A TALENTED photographer is celebrating winning a top prize in a major international photographic award ceremony.

David Michael Bradford, from Feering, won the UK Wedding Art Fashion category at the Master Photography Awards.

The awards ceremony brings together the photographic industry and is one of the most anticipated event in the photographic calendar.

Judges from across the globe selected a record number of nominees for this year’s annual awards, showing the strength of the competition.

David founded his company, David Michael Photography, in 2004 and has gone on to become one of the UK’s most successful photographers.

This year alone he has won the Most Popular Photographer UK and worldwide titles at the Wedding Industry Expert Awards - which are voted for by happy couples.

He was also the only Essex finalist at the UK Wedding Awards this year.

David said: “This is such an honour for me and really is a complete surprise.

“I was delighted to have five images shortlisted this year but to win this category is a complete shock. It’s all a bit of a blur.”

Membership of the Master Photographers Association is restricted to professional photographers who must have the required licence to be considered.

Clare Louise, chief executive officer of the awards, said: “The standard of photography we have seen this year is world class, and a privilege to judge.

“It was exciting to see new faces coming through and rewarding to see such great talent upholding previous years titles.

"With entrants both UK and worldwide, our winners really are the masters of their craft.

"It is an absolute honor to showcase imagery of such high standard and we are really proud to represent some of the best image makers globally.”

For further information on David’s work, please visit www.davidmichaelphotography.co.uk or call 01376 572326.