Sunday 14 January 2018

TWOTHOUSANDANDSEVENTEEN BEST BITS




Impossible Job
10 years

No not the photography, the end of year picking the highlights bit.  I've shot over 100,000 images. 
It's been a funny year from me...photographically my most enjoyable, personally my hardest ever.  There has been a lot of worry and heartache on the other side of the camera, but friends and family have been amazing and this years collection of work is one I am heartily proud of. 
I have to give a quick mention to Jane Dunlop. My mother in law. She facilitated me in a Photoshop course when I moved over to digital photography many years ago and much of my personal work adorns her walls. She fought a brave battle and her passion and determination have always been and will continue to be an inspiration to me. 
edP will be supporting Pancreatic Cancer UK in her memory this year. 

The job itself is incredible but you guys have blown my mind, I don't even know where to start! I've been all over the UK and it's been just phenomenal, my travels have taken me to the stunning Gower Peninsular, the raw and imposing Lake District, the softness of North Yorkshire,
the bustle of Cardiff , down to the New Forest, splashing in the Cornish coast and a short walk across the woods as well as many other locations.  

I cant possibly show every image that I love so I've just picked some, you see it's not just about the images, some stand out on their own and some make a collection that work to tell a emotive and beautiful story but it's about the people, I have met all sorts of riveting people, all with amazing stories to tell, some that have become good friends. There have been so many surprises along the way this year, including a bride I went to nursery with in London and whom I haven't seen since I was four! 
All your feedback has been humbling and heartwarming and I'm not exaggerating when I say my face splits into a massive grin when I hear how pleased you are ! I have enjoyed the hospitality to the max. 
Of course this post is a bit of shameless adverting but its also a enormous thank you, to my clients, every single person who has made me smile this year, my friends, who put up with social media feeds stacked full of wedding related "stuff" year on year but continue to support me, my photo buddies  are always on hand to lend an ear and keep me company as I edit into the small hours, and my family who actually don't see me in the summer months! 
I work in a very special and unique industry. The people I work with are some of the most talented creatives and passionate people out there.

I look for clients who want beautiful journalistic images that tell a story. The story of day one of the rest of your lives.  

Here are some of the people who have made this year such a special one.

2018 is going to be epic.