I am a Master Qualified European Photographer (M-QEP), which is the highest professional qualification available. I was the first UK photographer to be awarded the M-QEP.

I am a Master Photographer (LMPA) and a Fellow of the British Institute of Professional Photography (FBIPP). I gained my Fellowship in 1989 in the field of Advertising and Fashion. I have always been proud of my qualifications and have made it a policy to enter as many competitions as is practicable. I have had the honour of being invited over many years to judge the work of other professionals, for competitions and qualifications.

Recent awards include:

BIPP North West Photographer of the Year 2012 to 2013

BIPP North West Commercial Photographer of the Year 2012 to 2013

BIPP North West Portrait Photographer of the Year 2012 to 2013

UK Master Commercial and Advertising Photographer of the Year 2010 to 2011

UK Master Family Portrait Photographer of the Year 2010 to 2011

UK Master Photographer of the Year 2003 to 2004

North West Master Photographer of the Year 2009 to 2010

Chosen for Renaissance Exhibition Proud Gallery London

Fujifilm Envisage Award Winner 2007

North West Professional Photographers Environmental Portrait Photographer of the Year 2007 to 2008 taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.

MPA North West Avant Garde Portrait Photographer of the Year 2004 to 2005

North West Master Photographer of the Year 2003 to 2004

BIPP North West Photographer of the Year 2004 to 2005 and 2005 to 2006

Fuji Distinctions Winner 2003 to 2004

MPA North West Avant Garde Wedding Photographer of the Year 2003 to 2004

MPA North West Under Fives Photographer of the Year 2003 to 2004

MPA North West Region Pictorial Photographer of the Year 2003 to 2004

BIPP North West Region Under Fives Portrait Photographer of the Year 2002 to 2003

BIPP National Portrait Photographer of the Year 2001 to 2002