Tag: Events
Filming the Elliot James Bransby Memorial Shield
As a filmmaker, there are some projects that stay with you long after you’ve packed your camera away.
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of filming the fifth Elliot James Bransby Memorial Shield here in Yorkshire, an incredible annual charity football event raising funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice. On the surface, it was a football match featuring Leeds United legends, former professionals, celebrities and supporters. But from the moment I spoke to organiser David Bransby, I knew the real story wasn’t going to be found in the goals or the tackles, but why everyone was there.
Capturing the Energy of STEMFest 2026
Live events are unpredictable by their very nature. You can plan what you want to capture, identify the key people you need to speak to and build an idea of the story beforehand, but once the doors open you have to be ready to respond to what’s happening around you.
That was very much the case when I spent two days filming STEMFest 2026 with RTC North, an event designed to inspire young people through hands-on experiences with science, technology, engineering and maths.
New Behind the Scenes Video: Delivering Event Photography & Video in Real Time at UKREiiF 2026
One of the questions I’m often asked is how I manage large event shoots on my own, especially when clients need both photography and video delivered throughout the event.
In this behind the scenes video, I take you through the workflow and planning that helps keep everything running smoothly.
Capturing UKREiiF: Hybrid Event Photography and Videography
I recently had the pleasure of working with Winvic Construction at UKREiiF – the UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum, held in Leeds capturing hybrid event photography and videography.
UKREiiF is a major industry event brings together key players in the built environment sector, including developers, investors, local authorities, and planners, for three days of panels, networking, and thought leadership. Winvic and Jennie Holland PR were hosting an outdoor pavilion, serving as a base for meetings and speaker sessions. My brief was to document the full scope of their presence – combining event photography and videography in a hybrid role.
New Video: How I Shoot Photos and Video Solo at Live Events
My latest behind-the-scenes video is now live over on my YouTube channel and in this one I’m sharing a real-world look at how I manage to shoot both photography and video as a solo shooter at large, live events.
Using On-Camera Flash for Dynamic Event Photography
Using on-camera flash, creative techniques, and ambient light, I captured a recent event in a way that reflected not just how it looked but how it felt to be there.
Hosted at The Queens Hotel in Leeds, the event presented both challenges and creative opportunities. With 300 attendees, a live band, and a bustling dance floor in a ballroom with towering ceilings and low ambient lighting, the setup can be intimidating for photographers. However, by embracing the conditions and adapting my approach, I was able to create a diverse set of images that not only documented the event but also captured its energy and atmosphere.
My 6 Top Tips for Better Event Photography
In this post I offer my 6 tips for better event photography to help you achieve the best results.
Whether you’re shooting a family event, business event, conference or awards ceremony, event photography can be challenging. These tips will help to take your event photography to the next level.
Corporate Away Day Photography for AW Hainsworth
Yorkshire-based specialist textile company AW Hainsworth has been an unrivalled market leader for 240 years.
Earlier this summer they asked me to document their annual company away day at Oulton Hall in Leeds. This was a particularly special event as the company were celebrating a milestone 240 years as well as handing out a range of awards to their staff.
Spanish Wine Trade Event Photography, Ibérica Leeds
A couple of months ago I was asked to shoot trade event photography for a wine tasting event at Ibérica in Leeds.
Wines from Spain invited the Yorkshire trade and press to taste around 200 Spanish wines from a variety of styles and regions. The event had a walk-round tasting in the main restaurant space based around four themed tasting tables as well as Spanish wine masterclasses held on the first floor. It was a busy event with lots happening so it was a dream to shoot.
Event photography for ‘Tackling inequalities for our Children’ conference
Earlier this year I was asked to shoot event photography for the ‘Tackling Inequalities for our Children’ conference at Salts Mill in Saltaire.
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I'm Simon Wiffen, an award-winning photographer, husband, dog owner, record collector and dad of three.
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