Great photography and videography do more than document what happened. They capture atmosphere, communicate ideas and preserve moments that might otherwise be lost. The 2026 Photography and Videography Awards celebrate creative professionals whose technical ability, visual judgement and commitment to their clients are evident throughout their work.
Our 2026 Photography and Videography Awards Winners
Natural storytelling is central to Wedding Video Essex LTD, our Photographer of the Year. Its team builds each wedding collection around the couple rather than a standard formula, favouring genuine moments over staged shots. Multiple cameras and drone coverage help capture the occasion from different perspectives, while particular care is given to preserving footage of family members and moments that can become even more meaningful with time.
An unobtrusive approach and a distinctive cinematic style earn Aurora Video the title of Videographer of the Year. Each wedding film is individually shaped through considered pacing, music and sound design, allowing the personalities of the couple and the atmosphere of their day to guide the finished piece. Thorough preparation, adaptable filming techniques and clear communication also help couples feel comfortable from their first enquiry through to final delivery.
Commercial photography has to serve a clear business purpose, and Viktor Kery Photos Ltd demonstrates that understanding as the winner of Best Commercial Portfolio. Specialising exclusively in hotels, resorts and hospitality brands, the family-run company creates imagery designed for websites, booking platforms and marketing campaigns. Since incorporating in 2023, it has gained approved or trusted status with more than 25 international hotel brands and operators, building a portfolio that combines visual consistency with the ability to work within demanding brand standards.
Taking responsibility for every stage of the client journey has helped Ozer Productions LTD secure Best Event Photography. From marketing and securing bookings to completing assignments, editing the resulting work and following up with clients, the business applies energy and personal involvement throughout the process. That hands-on approach reflects a clear ambition to build a strong production company in Hull while continuing to develop its creative work.
Four years of building an in-house commercial production service have led to Studio no74 Ltd receiving Excellence in Creative Editing. The Derby studio manages ideation, set design, art direction, photography and commercial post-production under one roof, with detailed retouching playing a central role in its work. Its portfolio includes projects for brands such as PlayStation, FIFA, Harrods, Next and Fortnum & Mason, showing how a small independent studio can deliver creative work for prominent clients in the UK and internationally.
2026 Photography and Videography Awards Finalists
- Bentley Studios Manchester – 2026 Videographer of the Year
- Liz Lockie Photography – 2026 Photographer of the Year
- Wedding Video Essex LTD – 2026 Excellence in Creative Editing
- Studio no74 Ltd – 2026 Best Commercial Portfolio
Celebrating Creativity Behind the Lens
This year’s Winners and Finalists show how many different skills sit behind a finished image or film. The work begins well before the camera starts rolling and continues through planning, client communication, art direction, editing, retouching, sound design and final delivery. Whether the subject is a wedding, an event or an international hospitality brand, the strongest results come from understanding what the work needs to achieve.
They also demonstrate the importance of adaptability. Creative professionals regularly work around changing weather, low-light venues, busy locations, tight schedules and highly personal occasions. Business Awards UK is proud to recognise the care, reliability and creative judgement these businesses bring to their work, and we congratulate every Winner and Finalist in the Photography and Videography Awards.
