It’s hard to believe another year has flown by, it only seems like last week that I was writing my end of 2015 blog post. Yet here I am reflecting on what has been another truly crazy year.
From a personal point of view, to say 2016 has been challenging would be a ridiculous understatement. Life is always a series of ups and downs and this year has proved that more than ever before. I think it’s always important to focus on the positives though and the past 12 months have shown me just how crucial it is to do that. I believe that any difficulties which life throws at you will only make you stronger in the future and I take heart in that.
Photography wise, 2016 literally couldn’t have been better. I have been truly honoured to have been a part of so many incredible days and witnessed moments of genuine love and emotion which will always stay with me. Without doubt, some of this years weddings have been my all time favourites.
This year’s weddings have seen me travelling all over the country and abroad for a huge variety of different weddings, from Hindu to Jewish to Nigerian. It has been incredible.
I was honoured to win the overall 2016 BIPP North West Photographer of the Year award earlier this year, as well as winning the Wedding Photographer of the Year award for the 3rd time, for which I am extremely proud.
I held the first of my solo wedding photography workshops this year too. In the end I held four, all of which sold out within days, as well as a charity workshop which raised over £4,500 for Cancer Research UK. Over 70 photographers have attended my workshops in 2016, which really blows my mind.
To all my bride and grooms, friends and everyone who has helped me this year, a heartfelt thank you.
Cliche or not, I can sincerely say that I have the best job in the world. At times it’s been my saviour. I have been photographing weddings for 10 years now and I have never felt as lucky to do this for a living as I have this year.
Neil x
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Absolutely love it mate. Every frame just so polished and perfect. So much love and life and amazing light skills as usual. Cracking year for you. Hopefully see more of you in 2017.
The best ‘best of 2016’ I’ve seen so far mate, I truly mean that. It has it all – creativity to the max, so much emotion, epic portraits, and you still are the undisputed flash master! Love you dude x
Fabulous photos here (and not just those of my daughter’s wedding and engagement).
Your award was well deserved: congratulations!
An immensely creative and beautiful set of shots, Neil. Hard to pick a favourite but the shot with the Giraffe licking made me laugh out loud.
Stunning selection of photos. I particularly love the bokeh experiments and reflections. Have a great 2017!
Incredible work! Cheers to 2017!
Great work, I enjoyed looking through these, Have a great 2017!
Wow, superb colours and shallow dof Neil
Err, wow! Extreme 2016ing! So, so good. Every single frame is stunning. Can’t wait to see what 2017 brings for you.
Neil it’s like a Fearless Winners Gallery dude!!!! I love the Giraffe photo the most!
*WOW*
So refined my friend!! Definitely one of my favourite roundups of the year. Incredible
wow, stunning round up Neil, you absolutely smashed 2016!! great work
one word – EPIC! So much epic within just one year of weddings! <3
One word. And not just because my comments are getting more bizarre the more Best ofs I look at…but these are SPECTACULAR Neil. Very very well done!
Not only amazing moments but you’re also a lighting wizard! Fantastic work dude. All the best for 2017!
Really gorgeous work! Amazing.
Dudddeeee your use of light is bananas!!!
super polished lovely stuff
You’re so good with light, Neil. Really gorgeous stuff x
Dude…. every frame a killer!! So much quality and creativity going on here! Love it!
Great stuff Neil! Love the couple walking on the clouds shot ;o) Have a good one in 2017!
Love this Neil. Absolutely killed it!
Beautiful!!
So much life and vibrancy, beautiful colours, spectacular use of light and composition, but most of all I love how close and immediate all the connections and emotions are, so clear you throw yourself right into the thick of it. Brilliant.
That giraffe! And the horse! Seriously brilliant roundup Neil.
You’ve captured so many incredible moments in your unique creative style that just seems to get better and better! Seriously awesome work! You must be so proud! Xx
Brilliant stuff mate. What stands out for me is your masterful use of light to bring those special moments to life. Top draw.