Gary Awarded BIPP Associateship

Following on from my success at the MPA in August, I learned today that the Britsh Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) has also awarded me an Associateship in wedding photography.   The ‘normal’ professional qualification is a Licentiateship which denotes that photographers have an established level of skill and competence.  The Associateship qualification is aimed at the top 10% of photographers whose work shows style, individuality and a high standard of craftmanship and creative ability.

Runner Up – 2009 Mario Acerboni UK Creative Wedding Photographer of the Year

Having won the London and Home Counties Regional Title, I learned yesterday that I was runner-up for the overall UK Mario Acerboni Creative Wedding Photographer title.   The Master Photographers Association held their National Awards Ceremony yesterday in Newcastle.  I couldn’t attend in person because I was already committed to photographing Helen and Rory’s wedding (with no regrets – beause it was a great day); but I was delighted to hear the news when I was informed late on Sunday evening. 

The judging is based on 3 images from a single wedding (before, during and after the main ceremony).  My images are from Suzy and Nick’s wedding at Northbrook Park on 24 May.

Gold for September

This image has earned me another SWPP Gold Award in their monthly national competition.  This was taken at Maria and Anastasi’s wedding at the Landmark Hotel, Marylebone, earlier in September.   This will be published in Professional Imagemaker and will also go forward to the annual judging in January.

Gary lands 2009 UK Award

The British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) held their National Awards Ceremony yesterday evening in Shropshire – and it was an honour to be UK Award Winner in Contemporary Wedding Photography.    BIPP President, Graham Rutherford FBIPP, said “The standards we set in our Awards are extremely high. This picture by Gary is an outstanding example of the best in European photography.”

Overall it was a very exciting evening viewing the best imagery in other photography disciplines and meeting the leading players.  This image was taken at Rebecca and Andy’s wedding at the Bingham Hotel in Richmond.   For any photographers interested, this was a handheld shot taken in very low light, pushing the camera to its limits (ISO 3200 and 1/30).   Anyone wanting to the print in the “flesh” can see it on display at the annual Focus Exhibition next March.

The BIPP has selected Gary’s winning image for entry into the European Professional Photographer of the Year Awards by the Federation of European Photographers.

SWPP Gold Award for August

This image – from Nicole and Richard’s wedding on 1 August – earned a Gold Award in the SWPP’s Monthly National Competition.  It will be published in Professional Imagemaker and go forward to the annual judging in January.

Mario Acerboni Wedding Photographer of the Year

I learnt today that I have won the 2009 Mario Acerboni Wedding Photographer of the Year title for the London and Home Counties region.   The UK winner will be announced on 11 October at the Master Photography Awards in Newcastle.   This Award falls under the banner of the 2009  Creative Photography Awards and the judging is based on 3 images from a single wedding (before, during and after the main ceremony).  My images are from Suzy and Nick’s wedding at Northbrook Park on 24 May.

Gary awarded MPA Associateship

Yesterday I was delighted to be awarded an Associateship by the Master Photographers Association (MPA).   Under the scrutiny of 7 Judges and a Chairman of Qualifications in Darlington, I successfully presented a Panel of 20 Wedding Images from the last 2 years.   The ‘normal’ professional qualification is a Licentiateship which denotes that photographers have an established level of skill and competence.  The Associateship qualification is aimed at the top 10% of photographers whose work shows style, individuality and a high standard of craftmanship and creative ability.    I am grateful to Ray Lowe for his help in mentoring me towards this qualification.

BIPP National Photographic Awards 2009

I was delighted to hear today that I have been shortlisted for the 2009 National Photographic Awards (British Institute of Professional Photography – BIPP).  This image of Rebecca and Andy is a finalist in the Contemporary Wedding Category.

Success at MPA Regional Awards

Yesterday I was delighted to win a number of awards at the Master Photographer Association’s Annual Competition (South East Region).  The competition was judged by industry icon Dennis Hylander FMPA FBIPP.   I was particularly pleased to win the title of MPA 3in1 Wedding Photographer of the Year 2009 because this award is based on consistency across a number of images within single weddings. In fact I came first and second in this category!   I was also successful in the contemporary weddings category.

Winner – Best 3 Images From a Single Wedding

(Images taken at Stoke Park Club, Buckinghamshire).

Highly Commended and 2nd Place – Best 3 Images From a Single Wedding

(Images Taken at the Bingham Hotel, Richmond Upon Thames).

Highly Commended and 2nd Place -  Contemporary Weddings

Professional Photographer of the Year Awards

I learnt yesterday that I have been shortlisted for Professional Photographer of the Year (as judged by Professional Photographer Magazine).  Making the shortlist is a big honour, and I am keeping my fingers crossed………