my new neice..

Well, at long last my new niece came to see me for some photo's.. What was going to be a fairly quick little session turned into a great and enjoyable but, marathon shoot. Though we did have to stop for a little feed now and again, (Mia and us!) we got some great smiles and Mia seemed to really enjoy her shoot..!!

Here she is in a montage I have created for Karen, to be printed to 30 inches wide, and framed...
All this new niece business has put me in a good mood, and I want to celebrate! So, for the next month, I am going to run a little promo....


Montages like the one above, 30x11 inches, framed and laminated, will be available to buy at £295, but, as a celebration for my new niece, I am going to give you 4 10x8 prints for free!!!

All you need to do is call me or email me and ask about the Mia Promo....

S.E. MPA Photography Awards...

Wednesday 23rd July 2008..

This is the biggest bit of news to happen since Avant opened last year.

I have won a major award for my photography. On the 23rd of July I won the title of Master Photographers Association, (S.E. Region) Cherubs Photographer of the Year!

Despite this being nearly a month ago, I am still floating on cloud nine! There was some serious competition for this award, which was presented at the MPA SE Region Print Competition. There were several categories, including Cherubs, Portrait, Events and of course Weddings. But it was the Cherubs category I was most eager to do well in, but never thought I would win it.

My good friend Peter Prior won the Portrait category for his wonderful portrait entry, and I was lucky enough to scoop 3rd for my entry in the same category.. www.peterprior.com

The winning images are below. Many thanks to Jane Salmon and her wonderful son Marty and to Jill Jarret and her boys...


Winner: MPA (se region) Cherub Photographer Of TheYear 2008

3rd Place MPA (se region) Cherub Photographer of the Year 2008


3rd Place Portrait category 2008

Welcome to the Blog!

Well folks,

Here we go for a first attempt of a new way to keep you all informed of what is happening in the World of Avant Photographic!

I shall send regular emails with a link straight to recent posts and remember... tell your friends..

There shall be special offers, open only to those who read the blog, for new and regular customers alike.. and with Christmas coming, make sure you check back regularly so you don't miss out...!!