phil and sam from white villa hold the prestige awards trophy and pose for the camera as they accept this award for wedding videography company of the year

South England Prestige Awards Winners 2023/24

Wedding Photography Company of the Year – Somerset

Well this is the kind of news we like to scream from the rooftops about and now we can official broadcast it! This July we got invited to Clevedon Hall in North Somerset for a huge awards event to celebrate the South England Prestige Awards and where we were honourably awarded ‘Wedding Photography Company of the Year – Somerset’. I know right!

The Big Event

We got all dressed up to accept our award and spend some time with the organisers discussing what this meant for our business and how amazing it made us feel to be recognised in such a hugely crowded market and industry. First port of call was a video interview descirbing the year we have had so far and our plans going forward in keeping the momentum of success going and what we might be planning to push to the next level. I can tell you now that being the other side of the camera was a very, very, very strange and eye-openign experience! Now we know what you feel like having the camera pointed at you. I dont think ive ever felt so tounge tied in all my life but still, i think between Phil and myself we managed to get some words out that descirbed how we were feeling and where this might take us next.

The Photo Shoot

Next up was a very enjoyable photo shoot and bit of fun with the selfie frame. We couldnt help but pose at the front of the tunning Clevedon Hall which we know very well from the many weddings we have captured here over the years.

What’s Next?

So to summarise, winning an award is an incredible honour, but also an incredible tool for our business. It has made us realise that there is always more to do, a higher level to reach and still improvements to make. And we will not stop! We have plans to make what we provide even better and give even more to our couples so watch this space. Onwards and upwards!

Sam is a seasoned Videographer, Photographer, and Video Editor with over 22 years of experience in capturing weddings. Having worked across England and Europe, he has documented wedding celebrations of every culture, bringing a keen eye for detail and storytelling to each event. Holding a First-Class BA (Hons) in Film & Video Production from the Surrey Institute of Art & Design, Sam blends technical expertise with a deep passion for visual storytelling. Now based in the heart of rural Somerset, he shares his life with his partner Kelly and their two wonderful children. When he’s not behind the camera or in the editing suite, you’ll find him spending time with his family, watching both classic and contemporary films, enjoying a game of football (on or off the pitch), or tending to his garden.

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