Paul Wilkinson Photography Blog

Well, we’re back on the train to London having had the best night possible in Necastle. And this train had better have some sandwiches or we’re going to be writing a letter to someone.

Last night it was an absolute privilage to be at the Master Photographer’s Association Annual Awards Dinner at the Hilton Hotel overlooking the river. It’s always a little overwhelming being at the awards as some of the biggest names in photography are there and our images are amongst them in the final shortlist for awards. It’s always a bit weird when the head of the MPA says “and here are the nominees” and then you see your image 20ft wide on screens above the stage. Weird but somewhat exhilarating!

We were proud guests of Martin Baynes and Jeremy Price from the world’s largest album manufacturer, Graphistudio , who produce many of the amazing books that we’re lucky enough to create for our clients along with some old friends of ours – Dave and Jane from Classic Photography.

Dave and Jane are an amazing outfit and a team we both love meeting up with and exchanging ideas and stories with so it was always going to be a good night! Their images were up for Parent and Child Photographer of the Year (the very same award that we received last year) and The Wedding Photographer of the Year, while we had an image for Press/PR/Commercial Photographer of the Year.

Sadly, neither of us won the overall title this time round but, hey, who wouldn’t be pleased with being runner-up in the most prestigious awards in the UK? I have to admit, we did spend a very happy night er… celebrating … our success in the bar!

So there it is for another year. And here’s to next one!

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