A poignant baby picture provides photographer Pete Davies with another accolade

A framed certificate now on display in the window of Pete Davies Photography and Marlborough Photo Service provides the evidence of the latest success of 40-year-old professional photographer Pete Davies.

He is celebrating – with the help of a magnum of champagne he received for his success in being named runner-up in the annual national Bump to Baby competition, the biggest of its kind in the UK, at London’s Hilton Hotel.

And he did it with this poignant picture.

“I’m absolutely delighted to have once again been named runner up in the renowned Bump To Baby competition, something which attracts fierce competition from hugely talented photographers across the UK,” Pete told Marlborough News Online.

“It’s great that I continue to be recognised for my work at such a prominent level, and that despite a difficulty economy my business continues to thrive.

“I now have bases in both the UK and in Spain, travelling all over the world, and my diverse portfolio of wedding, fashion, advertising and art portrait photography helps me to win a mix of on-going work.

“As a photographer, you really can’t wish for any better compliment than having your work recognised at such a level and in such a tough and competitive field. It’s great news and one of the highlights of the year so far.”

His success is the third award Pete has won in this particular competition, finishing second in both 2011 and 2012 in the fashion photography category.

But while a first prize still eludes him, Pete is currently celebrating the two decades running the High Street business originally launched by his father, Graham, who retired to New Zealand five years ago.

“When I am not pretending to be a shopkeeper, I run a successful photographic studio with commissions from companies such as Proctor & Gamble Prestige, Virgin Holidays, and Macmillan in New York,” Pete pointed out.

“I also do regular work for local enterprises, Marlborough College, Danisco, Pharmaccord and Claire Perry MP, to name but a few. I have taught a fun photography course for the College Summer School for the last 17 years, which is aimed at developing children’s imagery awareness – and it’s always sold out.”