Silver at the 2024 AOP Awards!
There was great rejoicing (for me, at least) last week when I won Silver at the Association of Photographers (AOP) 2024 Awards, at a glitzy ceremony in London.
Judged by an array of top-notch industry folk & featuring a who’s who of the contemporary UK photographic scene, these awards are a highlight of the British photography calendar, basically the photo Oliviers, Brits or BAFTAs.
Lifestyle Category: Choirboy for Bristol Old Vic
I had images as finalists in two categories, but this campaign for Bristol Old Vic, created with brilliant art director/graphic designer Steph Pyne, was awarded Silver at the AOP Awards by a panel including Jaki Jo Hannan (Head of Print Production and Experiential, adam&eve DDB), photographer Julian Love and Matthew Beaman, (Director of Photography Monocle).
It was hard to believe it had actually been shot in a studio – it was so natural feeling, beautifully lit, wonderfully natural expressions..
Cue a rather surprised me heading up on stage to receive the Award, and much partying thereafter!
Check out all of the Winners
The video below covers all the Gold and Silver winners across categories with judging comments, and The Guardian also ran a stunning feature on select winners, including my shot: Guardian AOP Winners Gallery
The Awards Book
Of course, the night was brilliant and it was lovely to win a silver, but being part of the awards publication is genuinely, lastingly meaningful.
It’s a real showpiece annual – and a book I refer to year round for inspiration with each successive edition – packed as it is with some of the highest quality and most breathtaking imagery being made in the UK and beyond.
