Event Photographer in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Oxfordshire & the West Midlands
UK wide professional event coverage — from small gatherings to national stages.
From film, music, and cultural events to private receptions — photographed with discretion and craft across the UK.
Cinematic event photography on real film — crafted for press, performance, PR, brand storytelling, and high-profile appearances.
Professional event photography demands accuracy, timing, discretion and control. Whether you’re hosting a film premiere, a live performance, a corporate summit, a cultural festival or a private reception, your event deserves to be documented with clarity, purpose, and a sense of atmosphere that feels true to the moment.
I photograph events on real photographic film — developed and scanned by hand in my Leamington Spa studio — to create images that hold mood, expression, and scale with permanence. Every event carries its own rhythm. My role is to capture that rhythm exactly as it unfolds.
Your Event, Captured with Cinematic Precision
Events exist in motion — anticipation before the doors open, the energy of the crowd, the quiet of backstage, the intensity of performance, the significance of a launch or announcement. Your photographs must do more than record who attended. They must retain the emotion and purpose behind the event. Whether you are a PR team needing press-ready assets, a venue looking to document a headline show, a corporate client hosting a conference, or a creative organisation marking a premiere, the outcome is the same: images that feel alive, articulate and meaningful.
What an event requires
Events demand more than good timing — they require trust, awareness, and control. I bring the same level of craft to every scale of work, whether it’s a local awards evening or a full touring production.
Professional access management — familiar with backstage and press protocols, NDAs, embargoes and restricted zones.
Backstage, Green room and VIP experience — discreet, respectful, and efficient with limited time windows.
Restricted zones and controlled movement - maintaining all boundaries.
Stage and concert coverage — from small venues to arena lighting, experienced with low-light capture and complex movement.
Corporate, literary, and cultural events — adaptable coverage with strong editorial delivery.
Private receptions and brand launches — quiet presence, fast turnaround, polished presentation.
Clear communication with PR teams, venue managers and production staff is maintained at all times, even when there are tight time windows with talent to fulfil.
How I work
Each event is planned with clear communication before the day. I coordinate directly with PR teams, venue staff, or personal assistants when needed, ensuring you can focus on the event itself.
On the day, I move with purpose but minimal footprint — blending in where discretion is key, leading when guidance is needed. Delivery is efficient, structured, and secure, with gallery access and usage rights defined in advance.
Deliverables
After the event, you’ll receive:
A curated gallery of high-resolution, fully edited images.
Same-day or next-day highlight selections available on request.
Options for private client galleries, press-ready JPEGs, or TIFFs.
Consistent file naming and metadata for publication and distribution.
Licensing terms agreed in advance.
This ensures your team never waits for the assets they need.
Doug Bradley making his entrance during a live Hellraiser Q&A — captured from the stage to show the energy and scale of the event.
Coverage & Scale
Based in Royal Leamington Spa, I cover events across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, and the wider UK. From film festivals and theatre premieres to corporate galas, concerts, and charity fundraisers, coverage is tailored to your schedule, brief, and access requirements. Wider UK coverage for touring, premieres and corporate schedules is available and bespoke agreements can be made for these events.
Why choose Liquid Light Whisperer
Over a decade of experience across creative and corporate sectors.
Proven ability to handle high-profile talent and sensitive environments.
Fast, reliable delivery with meticulous post-production.
Calm, professional presence — capable under pressure and invisible when needed.
Professional standards - I am a member of The Society of International Press & Media Photographers.
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I cover a wide range of events, including film and TV appearances, live music and performance, conventions, conferences, corporate summits, award ceremonies, literary and cultural events, charity and fundraising galas, private receptions, and brand or product launches. Coverage is tailored to your brief, whether you are hosting an intimate industry gathering or a large-scale public event.
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Yes. I regularly collaborate with PR teams, agents, venue managers, stage crews, and security. Before the event, we confirm key timings, locations, and priorities so everyone is aligned. On the day, I work within the existing structure, following instructions and protocols while making sure the coverage you need is delivered without disruption.
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I am comfortable working in backstage environments, green rooms, and controlled zones where discretion and trust are essential. I am used to managing access around talent, crew, and guests, and I work quietly to avoid interrupting preparation, performance, or private discussions while still capturing the atmosphere you want recorded.
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Yes. Many events involve embargoed content, unreleased projects, or confidential material. I am used to working under non-disclosure agreements and to holding images until a specified release time. This is part of the planning process so there is never any uncertainty about when and how images will be used.
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I maintain professional standards suitable for high-profile and corporate environments, including appropriate dress, conduct, communication, and file handling. I am a member of The Society of International Press & Media Photographers, which reflects my commitment to professional practice and media-level delivery. Your event is treated with the same care whether it is a national premiere or a private gathering.
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I am based in Royal Leamington Spa and regularly cover events across Warwickshire, Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds, Birmingham, the wider West Midlands, and throughout the UK. Travel requirements are discussed in advance, including multi-day events, touring schedules, or consecutive venues, so coverage is reliable and predictable.
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Delivery times depend on the scale of the event and the agreed brief, but I offer structured options. Same-day or next-day highlight selections can be provided for press, social media, or internal communications, with the full curated gallery delivered within an agreed timeframe. All processing and scanning are handled in-house to keep quality and timing under control.
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You receive a curated set of high-resolution, fully prepared images that cover the key elements of your event: talent, guests, audience, stage moments, branding, and environment. Files are supplied as high-resolution JPEGs suitable for print and digital use, with consistent colour, tone, and file naming. Archival TIFFs can be supplied if needed for long-term storage or publication workflows.
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Usage rights are agreed before the event so there are no surprises later. Most clients require a license that covers internal use, PR, press release, web, and social media, with options for broader commercial use if needed. If talent, sponsors, or partners require access to the images, this can be built into the agreement so everyone knows where they stand.
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Yes. Conferences, festivals, and larger productions often involve multiple spaces or several days of activity. We will map out the schedule in advance, identify priority sessions, and plan how coverage will be structured so important moments are not missed. If additional coverage is needed, we can discuss how best to support that.
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Before the event, we go through your schedule, key timings, must-cover moments, VIPs, branding or sponsors that need to be visible, and how the images will be used afterward. This can be done by meeting, call, video meeting, or email, depending on what works best for your team. The aim is simple: you should not need to think about photography once the event begins. Meetings are my personal preference, so that all material can be covered in depth and all parties can get to know each other prior to the event.
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Once you are ready to proceed, I confirm availability for your date, we agree the brief, coverage, and fee structure, and a simple agreement secures the booking. From there, we finalize logistics, access, and delivery requirements so that on the day itself you can focus entirely on running the event while I focus on recording it.
“There isn’t anyone better. Martin will always be involved in any movie I make.”
Corey Feldman appearing at a signing session during HorrorCon UK — photographed discreetly to capture the atmosphere and engagement of the event.
“Martin can make the craziest concept come to life in just minutes. He’s phenomenal.”
“I love Martin’s work. He makes visual dreams look effortless.”
Contact Me for Your Event
“The photos Martin takes for conventions are the best I’ve seen in all the years we’ve been doing them. He has a unique skill in capturing moments full of life and humanity.”
“I first came across Martin’s photography when he covered HorrorCon in 2022. I was struck by how artful his photographs were, candid or posed. He not only captures an image, but also the emotions and the warmth of the moment. I’ve since followed his Liquid Light Whisperer Instagram account with enthralled interest and I’ve never ceased to be impress by the stunning quality of his work. It’s not just photography, or reportage; it’s art and that’s a very precious thing in these difficult times.”