My first award-level portrait from my first submission to The Guild Of Photographers
It has been a busy year!
With my photography business ramping up this year, I’ve had plenty to keep me going. I had some wonderful sessions throughout the year and, of course, worked with all of the amazing winners of the Save Our Rescue Calendar Contest in support of South East Dog Rescue.
Add to that all of the pop-up stalls I've held, like the one at Pup Planet, the events I've photographed, like those with Aces High Flyball Team and Major Power GRC, and even the branding sessions I've held with fabulous businesses like Carly's Canine Coaching. All in all, I've had a productive year and one I can be truly proud of.
Now, to round it off nicely, I've achieved my first Bronze Award in the Image of the Month Competition held by the Guild of Photographers. This is a great honour to have one of my images achieve this mark in the competition, especially one of my own boy, Marley, who started my pet photography journey just a couple of years ago. Looking forward to next year, I hope to achieve more, work with more wonderful dogs and businesses, and most of all, continue turning my passion for photography into a successful career that I can be proud of.
Who are the Guild?
The Guild of Photographers is a highly respected and established Photography Association dedicated to supporting, inspiring, and recognising professional and aspiring photographers across the UK and beyond. With a rich history of nurturing creative talent, the Guild provides a dynamic platform for photography to refine their skills, achieve excellence, and connect with a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for visual storytelling.
As a leading professional photography organisation, the Guild offers many benefits tailored to photographers at every stage of their journey. From comprehensive educational resources and mentoring programmes to exclusive member events, inspiring competitions, and prestigious awards, the Guild is a trusted partner in the pursuit of photographic success.
What is the Image of the Month Competition?
The Guild holds various competitions throughout the year, the main one being their ‘Image of the Month’ competition.
Entries are assessed by a full Panel of highly respected and qualified Judges from multiple photography association backgrounds, so it’s tough!
The Judges grade entries in accordance with international judging criteria and the higher scoring images are awarded a Bronze, Silver, Gold, or even a Platinum Bar. Those who achieve a Bronze Bar or above can utilise relevant logos to recognise their achievement.