A Photographer's Journey

My love affair with photography began at 16, capturing bands at Blackpool's Winter Gardens and working in a Camera Shop

Over four decades later, I'm still shooting the UK's most prestigious music and showbiz events -  Brit Awards,  Radio 1 Big Weekend the odd film premiere remain regular fixtures in my calendar.

While I'll always cherish the buzz of photographing Europe's top events (and the occasional diva tantrum), I've discovered an unexpected joy in my downtime: capturing the unfiltered magic of childhood.

Turns out, convincing a child to smile for the camera isn't so different from directing a rock star - just swap the champagne for orange juice. Between red carpets and award ceremonies, I'm offering my lens to families who want something more than stiff studio portraits.

Available for: Major events (yes, I still love the glitz!)Family photography (when I'm not rubbing shoulders with celebs

Over 40 years behind the camera, I've learned the best shots aren't always the most glamorous - sometimes they're the ones with sticky fingers and uncontrollable giggles

Dave Nelson