The Guild of Photographers Awards 2025

Each February, The Guild of Photographers hosts its much-anticipated Annual Awards Ceremony — a true highlight of the photographic calendar. The 2025 celebration once again brought together outstanding image-makers to recognise excellence across multiple genres, awarding titles such as Image of the Year, Photographer of the Year, and the prestigious Photographers Bar in each category. To be recognised at this level is a significant professional milestone.

I’m incredibly proud to share that 2025 has been my most successful year to date.

Going into the awards, my goal was to continue building consistency within the Natural World category — and I was honoured to achieve my Photographers Bar, marking my sixth bar overall. The Guild describes the Photographers Bar as a mark of sustained excellence. To qualify, photographers must submit a portfolio of four images, each scoring 70 or above through the Guild’s rigorous judging process — a true test of quality and consistency.

Alongside this, I was thrilled to be named International Top 10 Photographer of the Year in the Natural World category — an achievement in itself.

However, the biggest moment of the night was discovering that I had been awarded Overall Runner-Up in Natural World Photographer of the Year. Achieving this not only placed me second internationally in the category, but also earned me my first piece of Guild glass — something I’ve worked towards for years. Holding that award on the night was an incredibly special and emotional milestone in my journey as a wildlife photographer.

Seeing my work featured among the very best in the Guild’s official awards book was the icing on the cake.

These achievements have given me huge momentum and motivation heading into 2026. I’m more driven than ever to continue pushing my wildlife storytelling further and raising the bar with every image I create.

The Guild of Photographers awards 2024

In February, The Guild of Photographers (TGOP) hosts its highly anticipated Annual Awards Ceremony, a highlight for its members. This year’s grand event took place at the Doubletree Hilton in Stoke-on-Trent, celebrating exceptional achievements with prestigious titles such as 'Image of the Year,' 'Photographer of the Year,' and the esteemed 'Photographers Bar' in various categories. Winning any of these accolades is a significant milestone for photographers.

I'm thrilled to share that my hard work throughout the year was recognized during the ceremony. My main goal was to achieve the Photographers Bar in the Natural World category, and I’m proud to have earned my silver bar this year—my fifth bar in total.

The Guild describes this honor as a mark of consistent excellence in photography. To qualify for the Photographers Bar in a specific category, members must submit a portfolio of four images, each scoring at least 70 points in the Guild’s rigorous evaluation process. Once achieved in one category, members can aim for the distinction in others.

In addition to this achievement, I was delighted to discover that I earned the title of 'International Top 10 Photographer of the Year' in the Natural World category. Seeing my image featured in the Guild’s official awards book, alongside the other finalists, was an incredibly rewarding moment.

These accomplishments have filled me with inspiration and motivation for the year ahead!

Overall winner in the Natural World genre for January’s IOM Competition

So happy to have just received my framed image after it was chosen as the overall winner in the Natural World genre for January’s Guild of Photographers IOM Competition.

It is absolutely beautiful and just shows that framing is such an important art form that really brings an image to life. The frame has been perfectly chosen and compliments the image beautifully.

Printed and framed and gifted by One Vision imaging , thank you to The Guild Of Photographers & One Vision. It will take pride of place in my home.

The Guild of Photographers awards 2023

In February, The Guild of Photographers (TGOP) hosts its annual Awards Ceremony, a highly anticipated event among its members. This year's grand ceremony unfolded at the elegant Doubletree Hilton in Stoke-on-Trent. The event serves as a platform to acknowledge outstanding accomplishments, presenting coveted titles such as 'Image of the Year,' 'Photographer of the Year,' and the prestigious 'Photographers Bar' within specific categories. Winning any of these awards marks a noteworthy achievement for photographers.

I'm excited to announce that my efforts throughout the year were met with success, earning me several mentions during the Awards Ceremony. My primary objective was to achieve the Photographers Bar in the Natural World Category. The Guild defines this distinction as a prestigious acknowledgment of consistent excellence in photography. To attain the Photographers Bar in a specific category, members must submit a portfolio of four images, each scoring a minimum of 70 points in the Guild's meticulous evaluation process. Once earned in one category, members can strive to achieve this honor in other categories.

Additionally, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I secured the title of 'International Top 10 Photographer Of The Year' in the Natural World category. It was truly gratifying to see my image featured in the awards' official book, showcasing all the finalists.

These achievements serve as strong motivation for the upcoming year!