SWPP Convention

I've been fortunate to be able to attend the annual convention of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers for a second year. I am a qualified member of the society and have had a wonderful time in seminars and workshops with some of the world's finest photographers. Some 10500 photographers from all over the world signed in during the five days of the convention. I had the opportunity to shoot under the tuition of Martin Schembri (Australia) and Joe Photo (USA) and have presented some of this work below. My thanks to the photographers and particularly models Natalie and Anita.

Young Lovers

Valencia is a favourite city of mine. It's a holiday destination we've enjoyed on a number of occasions, most recently for the F1 Grand Prix in August 2008. This is the scene above the remains of the Roman Baths late in the evening. This quiet square proves a suitable romantic venue for young lovers.

Children in the Studio

I'm currently booking February children's portrait sessions both in the studio and at clients' homes. As a former teacher I am able to set children, and their parents, at ease and so capture quality images which will bring joy for many years. You can view my Children's Photography portfolio on drewmcwilliams.com.

Crusaders 2-2 Glenavon

A late penalty earned Crusaders a share of the points against Glenavon at Seaview in today's Irish League JJB Sports Premiership. Eamon Murray and James Costello scored for Glenavon. See Glenavonfc.com for full report. More images from the match can be viewed on my site at Crusaders V Glenavon.

Supersport Success

Deputy Mayor of Lisburn, Edwin Poots MLA, presents Alistair Kirk with the Lisburn Coat of Arms to in recognition of his success in the Irish Supersport Championship. Included are Jason McCurry (team manager), Paul Stewart, Cllr. Allan Ewart (Chairman, Economic Development Committee, Lisburn City Council) and Jeffrey Donaldson MP, MLA. Alistair Kirk Racing achieved 18 wins and eight podium places during a memorable season.

Counterpoint

Counterpoint choir performed a concert in the Ervine Memorial Hall, Dromore, in aid of John and Wendy Bailey's youth project in Papua New Guinea. The full set of imags can be viewed at my main site Counterpoint Choir.

Making photographs of wonderful people

What a pleasure it is to make photographs of wonderful people! I intend that the time I spend with you and your family will be fun, enjoyable and rewarding for all members of the family. Recently we had great fun at the home of one of the sisters above making these images. Before we started I told the girls that that I wanted to capture the closeness of their relationship with one another and not just how they looked. You can judge for yourself whether of not I was successful. Have a look at my portfolio pages to view more of my family portraits.

Fabulous free secures point for Glenavon

Paul Carvill curled a fabulous free kick past a helpless Nelson in goals to give the Lurgan Blues a vital point that keeps them off the bottom of the table and maintains a three point gap ahead of the visitors, Dungannon Swifts. Full match coverage on glenavonfc.com. Full match images on my football pages.

Glenavon U17s win League Shield

Glenavon U17s celebrated New Year's Day with the Lisburn Junior Invitational Football Shield, sponsored by Lindsay Cars, after beating Glentoran by a Daniel Hughes goal. Included are team coaches Davy Maguire and Chris Beattie. Below Mark Haughey is pictured playing for Glenavon against Dungannon Swifts in the JJB Irish Premier League, also on New Year's Day. It's been a remarkable year for the youngster because last year I photographed him captaining the Glenavon U16 team in the .....Lisburn Junior Invitational Football Shield Final!

Images from this year's final can be viewed on my Junior Fooball page.