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A true people person, his warm and friendly personality is reflected in the relaxed and natural photographs he is know for. A visit to his fully equipped photographic studio is welcome by appointment, where your wedding photography requirements can be discussed in detail.

Philip has won an impressive number of awards for his photography. As well as being an accomplished and successful wedding photographer, Philip Stewart Photographics excels in many other disciplines of photography; having an impressive track record as a commercial photographer and a portrait photographer. Philip is a member of the British Institute of Professional Photographers, and Master Photographers Association - your assurance of professionalism.

Philip In Profile:
Philip Stewart Photographics was established and continues to thrive due to Philip's desire to step off the path tread by most photographers;
"I'm a people photographer first and foremost, although much of our time is spent as wedding photographers we still maintain a generic approach to the photographic industry, for example landscape photography is a vital element of our photographic portfolio in that a perfect wedding photograph can often require the landscape - as a background - to be as vital an element as the people. Both are required to achieve the standards of photographic result for which we have become known".
Philip's photographic work is as diverse and fresh as any - you only have to look at his photographic portfolio for evidence, it is brimming with variety. For this reason he is often called upon to take innovative photographs of objects as well as the more common portrait photography, commercial photography and wedding photography.

"I think my photographic style is natural, with easy, sometimes energetic movement and life. I like to think of my wedding photography in particular as an extension of that: captured moments with natural light".

But why has Philip been so successful in his photographic career? After all so many fail, or fall into photographic obscurity as 'also rans'. His experience, professionalism and people skills have been as important as his exceptional photographic abilities in the successful development of his photography career. "Lucky breaks have to to be earned and worked for in the world of photography; all the experimenting, testing and slogging around can take a long time before things start to happen. When it does, you have to recognise it, grab it and build on it."

The diversity and quality of Philip's work is demonstrated in his success as a wedding photographer. If you pick up a weddings page of the local newspaper, it is always immediately obvious which have been the work of Philip Stewart Photographics. "I am involved with the production, location and preparation, treading the line of being in control without encroaching on the expertise of my team, for it is this established group of skilled individuals which allows the business to expand without losing any of the personal contact for which we have become known".

Visiting Philip Stewart Photographics new purpose built facility, is a pleasant experience. On entry, the reception area and beautiful wooden floored studio with its large south facing windows allow warm sunlight to flood in, invoking a restful ambience somewhat in contrast with the unseen high productivity of the on-site processing and production laboratory. Hidden to most visitors, it is a hive of activity, the office telephone rings often as clients past and present call to arrange studio sittings, outdoor portraits, weddings and more. When not meeting with or talking to customers, Philip can be found in the laboratory, mucking in with the team - preparing proofs, albums, enlargements - one gets an  impression of fast moving organised progress - reflecting the development of Philip Stewart Photographics over the past few years.

Philip is clearly passionate about photography and there is undoubtedly much creativity still to come. "Your style and reputation sustain a photographic career," he says. "But above all it's about people and it's about professionalism".

British Institute of Professional Photography members represent specialisations in all fields of photography. As the qualifying body for professional photographers and technicians, the British Institute of Professional Photography awards world-recognised qualifications which seek to advance and maintain the highest possible creative standards.

For your protection, all British Institute of Professional Photography  members are bound by a Code of Professional Conduct, to ensure a high standard of professional practice and integrity.

For those interested in Careers in Photography the British Institute of Professional Photography have an on-line guide to careers in photography and allied areas in the UK. 

Also on the British Institute of Professional Photography website is a special section for professional Photographers who wish to join one of the world's most prestigious photographic organisations and apply for its renowned qualifications.

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