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Liverpool based professional freelance photographer David J Colbran highlights some of his recent creative work and commissions

Recent photography work in Liverpool, Manchester and London

In the last few months, my camera has captured the energy, elegance, and essence of numerous events, from corporate gatherings to public relations campaigns, each presenting its unique challenges and opportunities. Here’s a look at some of my recent projects and how I’ve approached capturing these moments through my lens.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events, People
Tags: conference, conferences, Manchester, ManchesterCentral, corporate, Liverpool, London, commercial, business,

Published on Wed Mar 26, 2025

Experience press and PR photographer available for events at Aintree and in Liverpool over the

Aintree Grand National Liverpool PR Photographer 2025

Currently available to take on commissions for events, PR and celebrations at the Grand National meeting in Aintree 3rd to 5th April - get in touch ASAP - it is a very busy time for me and I get booked up quickly

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events
Tags: facilities, business, commercial, Aintree, interiors, exteriors, PR, PublicRelations

Published on Tue Mar 11, 2025

Liverpool photographer dives into his archives for some live performance images from back in 2009 when Roy came to the UK

Roy Ayers RIP

American vibraphonist, record producer and composer Roy Ayers has passed away aged 85 - RIP. I was lucky enough to see him perform three times. I raided the archive for some live images at Womad in 2009

Categories: Photography, Music
Tags: RoyAyers, RIP, Womad, music, live, performance, world

Published on Thu Mar 6, 2025

How I help businesses in other parts of the world - a UK based photographer explains a little about this microfinancing website

Lend With Care

I've been using Lend With Care for a while - it is a microfinance lending website from CARE International UK. It allows individuals and groups to make small loans to entrepreneurs in low-income countries, helping them improve their lives through business

Categories: Photography, Personal
Tags: finance, charity, investment,

Published on Mon Mar 3, 2025

As an experienced photographer, trust me, I have seen loads of brief documents and drawing on my experience I thought I would share my tips and advice.

Top 6 tips on writing a killer brief for photographers

As an experienced photographer, trust me, I have seen loads of briefing documents. Drawing on my experience I thought I would share my tips and advice on writing that killer brief and getting the best ROI from your photographer.

Categories: Photography
Tags: brief, photographybrief, photobrief, planning, tips

Published on Tue Feb 18, 2025

Experienced conference photographer David J Colbran highlights a multi day conference and awards evening.

Recommended Conference and Awards Photographer case study

Always great to be re-booked on a conference and at the end of the year I covered the Times Higher Education Awards and Conference 2024 photography at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

Categories: Photography, Events
Tags: conference, conferences, business, corporate, education, awards, evening, Birmingham

Published on Wed Jan 29, 2025

Liverpool photographer David J Colbran reviews a very busy year as a PR event and conference specialist , with lots of images from the past 12 months

2024 Business and Corporate Photography: A Year in Review

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on my year in the world of business and corporate photography. A few words and a load of my favourite images from the past 12 months.

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events, People, Architecture
Tags: business, commercial, corporate, conferences, conference, gala, evening, event, awards, year, review, 2024

Published on Thu Dec 19, 2024

David J Colbran showcases a multi day multi venue business event at The Crypt, The Anglican Cathedral and St George's Hall

Liverpool conference photographer at 3 iconic venues in the city

A post showcasing a multi day, multi venue business event at The Crypt, The Anglican Cathedral and St George's Hall. Presentations, speakers, drinks reception and a formal gala dinner, it had the lot !

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Events
Tags: conference, conferences, business, corporate, commercial,

Published on Tue Dec 10, 2024

Liverpool photographer David J Colbran blogs about media wall, step and repeat design pop up boards for event and business marketing and promotion.

Media Wall Photography and Event Marketing

From glamorous red carpet photography opportunities to bold and eye-catching backdrops, professional media walls are essential to any major sponsored event or promotion.

Categories: Photography, Press, Events
Tags: events, promotion, marketing, pr, media, wall

Published on Tue Nov 19, 2024

Photos from the exhibition in 2017 by Merseyside based event photographer David J Colbran

A story of my Liverpool life by Mike McCartney

A delve into the archives and some images from 2017 at the preview of an exclusive exhibition of photographs of Liverpool from the 1950s to the present day and some never-before-seen pictures of The Beatles

Categories: Photography, Liverpool, Press, Events
Tags: cultural, culture, events, event, McCartney, Liverpool, exhibition,

Published on Wed Nov 13, 2024

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"I have employed David for conferences, presentations, social engagements, marketing materials, open days, portrait shots, official document signings amongst many others. David has always been amenable to our sometimes short notice requests and has delivered our photos in a quick time frame as agreed and sometimes much quicker depending on our needs. He has always been very helpful. He follows and delivers on brief and is able to give additional value to jobs with minimal fuss without direction. I am more than happy to recommend David and he will no doubt deliver the same quality he provides us."

Michael Humphreys, Development Officer at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool photographer - image example for a University client

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