SMD Photography Ltd

SMD Photography Ltd I am a Leicester based photographer offering commercial, event and wedding photography services.
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Exciting news! I’m now officially an Approved Supplier for the London Transport Museum. It’s amazing to be listed alongs...
10/09/2024

Exciting news! I’m now officially an Approved Supplier for the London Transport Museum. It’s amazing to be listed alongside some of the best suppliers in the industry.

I had a great time capturing the refreshed event space in Covent Garden, and with the help of Light Motif, we nailed the perfect lighting.

I'm looking forward to many more events in this stunning venue.

Sunday Unwind with a RewindThis Sunday’s shoot from the archives takes us to Chichester, where I captured the stunning F...
08/09/2024

Sunday Unwind with a Rewind

This Sunday’s shoot from the archives takes us to Chichester, where I captured the stunning Flannels store for retail design agency EB Designs.

This one stood out with its striking mint green and grey colour palette, creating a brilliant contrast. The sleek design and unique layout made it a pleasure to shoot.

Scotland never disappoints, and my recent shoot at the Mappin & Webb showroom on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, was a true hi...
05/09/2024

Scotland never disappoints, and my recent shoot at the Mappin & Webb showroom on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, was a true highlight.

This stunning space, part of The Watches of Switzerland Group, offers clients a luxurious experience with world-renowned jewellery, private consultation rooms, and a fully stocked bar.

It’s always a pleasure to work in such an inspiring location.

While I’ve got a few days in the office (and more importantly, Sterling is back at school), I’ve finally got the time to...
03/09/2024

While I’ve got a few days in the office (and more importantly, Sterling is back at school), I’ve finally got the time to tidy up the storage on my MacBook.

I came across this shoot from Hall Spa . These images really capture the relaxation and time out you can experience at the spa.

Now the kids are back to school, why not book a visit?

I recently photographed an awards dinner at the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s Hotel. It was a high-energy event hosted by my ...
03/09/2024

I recently photographed an awards dinner at the Leonardo Royal St Paul’s Hotel. It was a high-energy event hosted by my long-term client News on the Block.

There was a drinks reception, photo wall, live saxophonist, and a three-course dinner. The view of St Paul’s as you exit the City Thameslink station is always impressive, making this shoot even better.

The catering operation at the QEII Centre is something special.I spent a day photographing their autumn/winter 2024 menu...
29/08/2024

The catering operation at the QEII Centre is something special.

I spent a day photographing their autumn/winter 2024 menu, and it was incredible to witness how versatile and well-run the kitchen is. Whether it’s freshly baked biscuits, bowl food for conference delegates, or three-course meals for hundreds, the QEII Centre’s kitchen can do it all.

An unforgettable night at Christie’s. Capturing the celebration of Ahmed Mater’s work at the King Street Sale Room was a...
27/08/2024

An unforgettable night at Christie’s. Capturing the celebration of Ahmed Mater’s work at the King Street Sale Room was a true highlight. The event featured the launch of the summer exhibition Ahmed Mater: Chronicles, a retrospective of the artist’s career. Guests were treated to speeches from the artist and Christie’s experts, followed by a dinner from renowned Saudi chef Moe Inani.

Stepping into the historic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London was a highlight of this event shoot for  Look Events.Kno...
22/08/2024

Stepping into the historic St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London was a highlight of this event shoot for Look Events.

Known for their premium services, Good Look Events organised an anniversary celebration for a tech company. The event featured everything from canapés and drinks to lively speeches and a packed dance floor.

The hotel’s capacity and grandeur made it the perfect backdrop for a memorable evening.

Capturing the energy of the Illumination event at Bicester Heritage was a highlight. I worked alongside Tony from Cotswo...
20/08/2024

Capturing the energy of the Illumination event at Bicester Heritage was a highlight. I worked alongside Tony from Cotswold Image Services to cover this huge celebration.

The event, held in a spacious hangar, brought together over 900 guests for a night of fantastic entertainment and impeccable production.

It was a night to remember.

Diving into the world of tech at the NXT DEV conference was a highlight. I had the opportunity to photograph this event ...
15/08/2024

Diving into the world of tech at the NXT DEV conference was a highlight. I had the opportunity to photograph this event at the QEII Centre in Westminster. It was an exciting case study shoot, blending my interest in tech with the stunning conference setup.

Capturing Christie’s Lates was a thrill. I photographed the event on 20th June 2024, highlighting the  Vivienne Westwood...
13/08/2024

Capturing Christie’s Lates was a thrill. I photographed the event on 20th June 2024, highlighting the Vivienne Westwood sale.

This was the second Vivienne Westwood event I’ve shot for this sale. These events allow the general public to enjoy Christie’s spaces, featuring talks, panel discussions, live activities, music, and unique cocktails.

Stepping into the newly refurbished Blood Orange Bar felt like entering a new world!I enjoyed capturing this stunning sp...
08/08/2024

Stepping into the newly refurbished Blood Orange Bar felt like entering a new world!

I enjoyed capturing this stunning space at The Orange Pub in Pimlico for Cubitt House. The new wallpaper and furnishings take the bar to the next level, creating an inviting space with top-notch food and drink.

If you’re looking for professional interior and hospitality photography, get in touch!

Chuffed to be back at Grand Designs Live at the NEC! Spending time with the best chap off the telly is always a highligh...
06/08/2024

Chuffed to be back at Grand Designs Live at the NEC! Spending time with the best chap off the telly is always a highlight. The exhibition runs from the 2nd to the 6th of October. Hope to see you there!

I recently photographed a drinks reception for a law firm in The City, London. This was my seventh shoot for this client...
06/08/2024

I recently photographed a drinks reception for a law firm in The City, London. This was my seventh shoot for this client, and it’s always a pleasure working with them.

The event, held on their rooftop terrace, included food, drinks, a speech, and a performance by the employee choir. The London skyline provided a stunning backdrop.

If you’re looking for professional event photography, get in touch.

I had the pleasure of photographing a summer party for Some Bright Spark at the Orangery, Kensington Palace.The event fo...
01/08/2024

I had the pleasure of photographing a summer party for Some Bright Spark at the Orangery, Kensington Palace.

The event for the property industry was held on a perfect evening with wonderful weather, catering, and entertainment. The renovations of this prestigious venue took seven years, and it was an honour to capture it.

Some Bright Spark’s client, who sponsored the event, are one of the leading players in the commercial property market.

If you are looking for professional event photography, get in touch.

We had the most amazing day on Friday, celebrating our wedding right in our village. We hired the courtyard at the  and ...
28/07/2024

We had the most amazing day on Friday, celebrating our wedding right in our village. We hired the courtyard at the and then walked up to our party at .

It was lovely to keep it local, and we even staggered home on cloud nine at the end of the night.

The biggest treat was having sing our first dance, "When You're Smiling." It's an anthem that brings me to the brink of tears every time it’s sung before a match, so imagine how I felt seeing Jersey play it live. It was magical. Big thanks to for organising such an awesome surprise.

Here’s a photo of my wife, Jade and I with my two eldest sons, and .sxmmers, walking up to the party. Such a magical day.

The auto-responder is on for a couple of days whilst my wife and I head off to Barcelona for a mini-moon.

I had the opportunity to photograph a project for International Lift Equipment in Battersea and Paddington, capturing th...
23/07/2024

I had the opportunity to photograph a project for International Lift Equipment in Battersea and Paddington, capturing the ‘after’ shots for a case study.

It’s always interesting to see the inner workings of lifts, even though the shiny materials and mirrors pose a challenge.

If you’re looking for professional commercial photography, please get in touch.

Well, what a run of events that was!I had the privilege of documenting the diverse and exciting summer season events for...
22/07/2024

Well, what a run of events that was!

I had the privilege of documenting the diverse and exciting summer season events for at two premier London venues: City Central at the HAC and Old Billingsgate.

These locations are perfectly equipped to host large-scale events guaranteed to wow your guests. The events ranged from prestigious industry awards and family fun days to glamorous parties for global brands.

Carly Mitchell, a big thank you to you and your fantastic team for your continued faith.

For anyone planning a large-scale event, I highly recommend considering Ultimate Experience. Their winter season is fantastic for Christmas parties, year-end awards, and conferences.

Throwback to one of my favourite   kitchens. Despite being in a basement, it was flooded with light. I loved the pink wa...
17/07/2024

Throwback to one of my favourite kitchens. Despite being in a basement, it was flooded with light. I loved the pink walls – I've always been tempted to paint my living room the same, but haven't got round to it yet.

As a houseplant lover, the green against the pink looks brilliant. 🌿

Proud Dad Post: It’s Graduation Day!Here’s my son Will capturing video content at a rooftop party in London with me. He ...
16/07/2024

Proud Dad Post: It’s Graduation Day!

Here’s my son Will capturing video content at a rooftop party in London with me. He recently graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a First Class Honours Degree and quickly moved up to Middleweight Content Creator at Engage Interactive.

Throughout his development, Will asked for my feedback, and I gave him honest, constructive criticism. Now, his work is so impressive all I can say is, “That is bang on, son.”

Seeing Will’s academic and professional success is incredibly impressive, especially since I struggled with the classroom part of school. He’s the first in the Summers bloodline to go to university, and he set the bar very high by graduating with a first.

Now, I just need to find a way to tell him that, now that he’s in full-time employment, I need to stop his monthly helping hand payments. 😯

I've just learned that photographer Thomas Hoepker has recently passed away. He was the talent behind many of the iconic...
12/07/2024

I've just learned that photographer Thomas Hoepker has recently passed away. He was the talent behind many of the iconic Muhammad Ali photographs in the 1970s.

I was fortunate to meet him early in my career in 2012. He was incredibly generous with his time. While we waited for guests to arrive at the event (including Muhammad Ali himself), Thomas kindly sat for a few portraits.

I've followed Thomas's work ever since. His photographs have inspired me and reinforced the importance of capturing people. We’re not here for long, and as time passes, those photos become even more valuable.

Take a moment to appreciate his incredible body of work at

I had the pleasure of photographing an event for Broccoli Marketing at the Canopy Market in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross...
11/07/2024

I had the pleasure of photographing an event for Broccoli Marketing at the Canopy Market in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross.

The Thai showcase featured a standout stand, designed by Broccoli Marketing, for Chang Beer, promoting their new coffee-lager fusion.

The event was busy and vibrant, with the architecture and vibe of Coal Drops Yard adding to the experience.

If you’re looking for professional event photography, please get in touch.

I recently completed an aerial photography shoot for Sanderson Weatherall at a property in Sutton Coldfield. It was my t...
09/07/2024

I recently completed an aerial photography shoot for Sanderson Weatherall at a property in Sutton Coldfield. It was my third time working with them, and the weather conditions were perfect for capturing images from above.

A tip for those starting out droning: Consider the sun’s position to avoid harsh shadows, as the small sensor in your drone won't handle them very well.

If you need professional aerial photography, get in touch!

I had the pleasure of photographing an 80th birthday party on the River Thames for a long-term clientThe event, hosted o...
04/07/2024

I had the pleasure of photographing an 80th birthday party on the River Thames for a long-term client

The event, hosted on a boat, was a delightful mix of great weather, iconic London landmarks, and wonderful guests. It was great to see familiar faces from a previous shoot in 2015.

Shoutout to and his band for an amazing performance!

If you’re looking for professional event photography, get in touch!

I had the pleasure of photographing the brand-new Mappin & Webb store on Multrees Walk in Edinburgh for the Watches of S...
02/07/2024

I had the pleasure of photographing the brand-new Mappin & Webb store on Multrees Walk in Edinburgh for the Watches of Switzerland Group.

The store is a masterpiece of luxury, with beautifully designed areas for leading watch manufacturers, jewelry displays, a consultation room, and a bar area.

Capturing the ribbon-cutting ceremony was a highlight of the day. If you’re looking for professional retail photography, get in touch!

I photographed the Richmond Events conference at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London.The event was h...
27/06/2024

I photographed the Richmond Events conference at the Institution of Engineering and Technology in London.

The event was highlighted by a fascinating keynote presentation by TV presenter Prof. Hannah Fry on AI, held in the historical Kelvin Lecture Theatre. The conference aimed to facilitate beneficial meetings between leading companies and innovative suppliers.

If you’re looking for professional conference photography, get in touch!

I enjoyed a great day photographing the lovely bedrooms at St Martins Lodge in Leicester City Centre. Loved using the fl...
25/06/2024

I enjoyed a great day photographing the lovely bedrooms at St Martins Lodge in Leicester City Centre. Loved using the flambient technique to capture these beautiful spaces.

I enjoyed capturing Christie’s VIP reception for the Vivienne Westwood auction at their King Street location in London.T...
18/06/2024

I enjoyed capturing Christie’s VIP reception for the Vivienne Westwood auction at their King Street location in London.

The transformed venue and high-profile guests made for a memorable shoot.

Interested in professional event photography? Get in touch!

I'm putting a playlist together and can't get 'Nanana' by Peggy Gou out of my head. 🎶Flashback to when I captured her be...
17/06/2024

I'm putting a playlist together and can't get 'Nanana' by Peggy Gou out of my head. 🎶

Flashback to when I captured her before she became a global superstar DJ.

I enjoyed a wonderful evening at St Paul’s Cathedral photographing Create Food’s annual showcase.The event featured amaz...
14/06/2024

I enjoyed a wonderful evening at St Paul’s Cathedral photographing Create Food’s annual showcase.

The event featured amazing food, entertainment, and styling. Honoured to work with Ultimate Experience and Create Food.

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