Hi, my name's Andy and I'm a North East family and wedding photographer...
The other 4 people pictured above (Ok Charlie’s a dog but you know what I mean), are my world, they don’t work with me on a wedding day but I couldn’t write ‘About Me’ without including them, they are a huge part of what makes me the person I am.
Gaia is my wife, my rock and my best friend.
Leon my first born, quite possibly the cutest and funniest little person I know.
Ada I still think of as my newborn baby girl, despite her being a years old… she’s adorable!
…and Charlie, well he’s a crazy Chocolate Lab who loves to lick you… all the time!
A little more about me:
- I delivered my daughter Ada at home on the bathroom floor as she came in an almighty rush!!!
- I dabble in creative writing and one day will finish my Sci-Fi thriller (25,000 words written so far).
- I founded and co-run the popular photography website Photographers Keeping it Real (check out our podcast on there!).
- I like strong black coffee a lot but I absolutely LOVE herbal tea, I must drink several pints of it a day.
- Best box set ever – Breaking Bad… no arguments, it’s amazing.
- I can speak a very small amount of Dutch but not much of it is actually useful in conversation.
- I play the guitar, sing and write songs (badly).
- I have the best job in the world, it sounds cheesy I know but capturing the most significant days in people’s lives, giving an amazing reminder of all those memories, is a such privilege
Yeah, I've got some awards
Accolades / Awards:
- ‘Artist of the year’ (Looks Like Film)
- Winner of a coveted ‘Fearless Award’ by Fearless Photographers
- Inspiration Photographers Award
- Family Photography Revelation of the Year nominee – Inspiration Photographers
- Family collection of the year nominee – Inspiration Photographers
- Winner of a ‘Masters of Wedding Photography award’ by Masters of Wedding Photography
- ‘Excellence Award’ – Wedding Photography Select
- Regional finalist for the 2017 Wedding Industry Awards
- ‘Wed Award’ winner – “Wedaward is an international contest for wedding photography”
- Featured on many top wedding blogs including Boho Weddings, Rock My Wedding, Love My Dress and Brides up North
- British Institute of Professional Photography – Licentiateship awarded (British Institute of Professional Photography is the official qualifying and governing body of professional photography)
I hope you enjoy looking at my work, I love being bold and creative, looking for something above and beyond the usual level of photography. If you like what you see get in touch and hopefully we can work together to create an amazing record of your wedding day.