Thank you for a superb 2011...

As we reach the end of 2011, I thought it was time to take a look back at some of my images from the past 12 months, and put together a gallery of some of my favourite images from the year... I've selected one image from each month, and tried to pick from right across my spectrum of work.

...and what a year it's been. I moved to Leicester last Christmas and havn't look back since. Relocating is always a scary thing, especially when moving your business too, but the City and it's people have been incredibly welcoming and business has flourished since I ventured back up to my spiritual home - the midlands.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone I have met and/or worked with over the last twelve months for your Friendship, Support, and of course Business! - Here's to many more years of Happy Snapping!

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, 

Sam x

Birmingham Childrens Hospital - Christmas Lights Switch on.

Last week, I photographed singer/songwriter Jamelia as she made a special trip to Birmingham Children’s Hospital  to switch on the Christmas Tree lights.

Marking the start of the hospital’s annual ‘Light Up a Child’s Life’ fundraising campaign, Jamelia, Macey Littleton (a patient) and Jamelia’s daughters, Teja and Tiani switched on the lights, to the delight of the hundred staff, patients and family members who braved the cold conditions to meet her.

After spending time signing autographs and chatting to patients and their families, Jamelia, Teja and Tiani headed inside to a ward where they delivered several early Christmas presents to patients.

Louise McCathie, Head of Fundraising at Birmingham Children's Hospital, commented:

"We were delighted to welcome Jamelia, Teja and Tiani to the hospital to launch our Christmas festivities and we’d like to thank them for their support. There is still time for our supporters to buy a light and support Birmingham Children's Hospital and our patients at Christmas time. Please visit www.bch.org.uk for more details."

Wedding Photography - Tony and Annie

I had the pleasure of photographing Tony and Annie's wedding back in August after getting recommended by Helen and Gabor Taller. The couple were great fun and had lots of ideas for interesting shots, which made for some beautiful, natural images. While the weather played havoc with a few of the planned shots, it did reward us with an amazing rainbow to frame what is now one of my favourite wedding photos to date.

Here's a snippet from Annie and Tony's thankyou: 

"Thankyou Sam! We are overwhelmed by how incredible they are!! Thankyou so much! You did such a great job capturing our day!"

Enjoy!