Capturing the Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 Brochure Launch
Capturing the Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 Brochure Launch
Last Wednesday was all about laughter, energy, and celebration as I photographed the Leicester Comedy Festival 2026 brochure launch at Big Difference in Leicester.
The afternoon event brought together comedians, organisers, sponsors, and supporters to officially unveil next year’s programme. The atmosphere was full of excitement — a great reminder of how much creativity and community spirit goes into making this festival one of the biggest of its kind in the UK.
Later that evening, I headed over to the Y Theatre for the Pick of the Fest event. It featured three brilliant comedians and a fantastic compère, all delivering top-quality performances that perfectly showcased what the festival is all about.
As a business sponsor of Leicester Comedy Festival, it’s always a privilege to be involved in documenting these moments — and to play a small part in supporting an event that brings so much joy (and laughter!) to the city each year.
Below you’ll find a few sample images from the day, along with a 360° video giving a behind-the-scenes look at the launch and performances.
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I’m already looking forward to the 2026 festival — it’s going to be another fantastic year for comedy in Leicester!
Capturing NEBOSH’s Graduation Awards at Warwick Arts Centre
Capturing NEBOSH’s Graduation Awards at Warwick Arts Centre
Pete Martin Graduation Awards and Event Photography East Midlands
Earlier this month, I had the privilege of photographing NEBOSH’s annual Graduation Awards ceremonies at Warwick Arts Centre. The day was split into two sessions – one in the morning and one in the afternoon – with hundreds of graduates, families, and colleagues coming together to celebrate years of dedication and achievement.
A Natural Approach to Graduation Photography
NEBOSH wanted their graduation photography to feel authentic, capturing natural moments rather than only posed group shots. I focused on documenting candid interactions, celebrations, and the atmosphere outside the venue, using the surrounding spaces of Warwick Arts Centre as a backdrop. This gave the images a fresh, lively feel that really reflects the spirit of the day.
Overcoming Challenging Lighting Conditions
One of the main challenges of the day was the constantly changing natural light. With the sun shifting in and out behind clouds, the brightness levels altered minute by minute. This meant quickly adapting camera settings to ensure consistency and quality across the 1,700 images captured throughout the day. My experience in corporate and event photography helped me anticipate these changes, keeping the shots balanced and professional.
Client Feedback
The images were delivered promptly to the NEBOSH team, who were delighted with the results. Their kind words say it all:
“Thanks so much for getting these to us so quickly. The team have said how good the photos are 😊
Can you provisionally hold Monday, 7th September 2026 for our next Graduation?”
It’s always rewarding to know that my photography not only meets expectations but becomes part of a client’s long-term event planning.
Why Professional Graduation Photography Matters
A graduation is a milestone moment – for the graduates, their families, and the organisation itself. Having a professional photographer ensures that the energy, pride, and joy of the day are captured in a way that reflects both the individuals and the brand. For organisations like NEBOSH, these images are also vital for marketing, alumni engagement, and showcasing the success of their programmes.
Looking Ahead
I’m already looking forward to returning for NEBOSH’s 2026 Graduation. In the meantime, if your organisation is planning a corporate event, awards ceremony, or graduation celebration, and you’d like natural, professional photography that tells the story of the day, please do get in touch.
Graduates arriving at Warwick Arts Centre for the NEBOSH Graduation Awards ceremony
Natural candid photo of NEBOSH graduates celebrating outside the venue
Wide shot of graduates and families gathering at Warwick Arts Centre for NEBOSH
Smiling graduate receiving congratulations during NEBOSH Graduation Awards.
Professional graduation photographer capturing moments at Warwick Arts Centre.
Natural candid moment of NEBOSH graduates chatting after the ceremony.
Professional graduation photographer capturing moments at Warwick Arts Centre.
Family celebrating with a graduate outside the NEBOSH ceremony.
Professional Headshots for a Medical Entrepreneur Pete Martin Photography
Professional Headshots for a Medical Entrepreneur - Pete Martin Photography
I recently completed a headshot session for a medical professional who’s taking an exciting step—launching her own practice. She reached out looking for clean, confident images that would help introduce her new brand with professionalism and warmth.
We kept the look timeless and versatile by starting with a corporate grey background, which tends to work beautifully on everyone and lends a polished, neutral tone. We also incorporated a rich dark green backdrop that perfectly complemented her outfit and added a subtle touch of personality to the session.
The shoot itself took just under an hour. She selected her six favorite images during the session, and I delivered the final retouched versions the very next day. It was a quick turnaround, and she was absolutely thrilled with the results!
Helping professionals bring their vision to life—especially during such a pivotal moment—is one of the best parts of what I do. If you’re starting something new and need headshots that reflect who you are and where you’re headed, I’d love to work with you.
📸 A Look from the Session
Professional headshot of a female medical entrepreneur wearing green, shot against a dark green backdrop.
Professional headshot of a female medical entrepreneur wearing green, shot against a dark grey backdrop.
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Leicester Photographer Raises money for local charity
Leicester Photographer raises money for local Mental Health Charity
Headshot, Portrait & Event photographer Pete Martin raised £765 for Leicestershire Mental Health Charity LAMP
It was that time of year again, national mental health week 2024.
For the last two years I‘ve organised little gathering at one of my favourite Indian restaurants. This year however, the restaurant was already booked! So a new venue was foudn and the the organisation began.
Tickets were produced, the online booking system went live, emails went out to raffle prizes, a poster was designed. I asked a few people to share the social media posts to help with ticket sales and before long we had just under 40 tickets solds for the event.
It was no nice to see so many friendly faces, some i’ve not seen in quite a few years!
Enjoy some of the photos below, I kept the camera equipment really small, one camera, one lens and a small flash.. Great quality results from such a small compact set up.
Conference Photographer East Midlands
Why Having a Professional Photographer at Your Conference is a Win-Win
Leicester & East Midlands Conference Photographer
Conferences are a whirlwind of activity, bringing together people, ideas, and experiences. But in the blink of an eye, it can all be over. That's where a professional photographer comes in, capturing the essence of your event and turning fleeting moments into lasting memories.
Here are just a few reasons why having a photographer at your conference is a wise investment:
1. Capture the Conference Story: A photographer doesn't just take pictures; they tell a story. Through their lens, they'll capture the energy of the event, from the opening keynote to the networking sessions, and everything in between. This visual narrative can be used to showcase the success of your conference and attract even more attendees in the future.
2. Professional Polish: High-quality photos elevate your brand and add a touch of professionalism to your conference. They can be used on your website, marketing materials, and social media platforms, creating a positive and polished image for your organization.
3. Engage Your Audience: Photos are powerful tools for engagement. Sharing professional photos on social media can help you reach a wider audience and generate buzz about your conference. Attendees will also appreciate having high-quality photos to share on their own platforms, further extending your reach.
4. Memories for Everyone: A conference is a valuable learning and networking experience, and attendees often want to capture those memories. Offering professional photos as a post-conference benefit shows you care about their experience and allows them to relive the event long after it's over.
5. Free Up Your Team: As the organizer, you'll have your hands full managing the logistics of the conference. Hiring a photographer allows you and your team to focus on what matters most – ensuring a smooth and successful event for your attendees.
Bonus Tip: Consider offering headshot sessions during the conference. This is a valuable service for attendees looking to update their professional profiles and a great way to generate additional revenue.
Pete has a keen eye for capturing the essence of a dynamic event and years of experience navigating the unique challenges of conference photography, I am your expert choice for documenting your gathering. My ability to tell a visual story through candid moments, speaker interactions, and the overall event atmosphere ensures you receive a collection of high-quality photographs that not only showcase the professionalism of your conference but also leave a lasting impression on your attendees.
In conclusion, having me photograph at your conference is an investment that pays off in many ways. From capturing the event's spirit to promoting your brand and engaging your audience, professional photography can help you take your conference to the next level.
Corporate headshots for the whole firm
Leicestershire Law Firm Event & Headshots
Some of you may know I’m a keen runner, and one of the guys I run with (Matt Green) introduced me to Leicester Law Firm Johnson Astills. They have recently moved into the Matiolli Woods building in the city center.
They are looking for updated portraits of all the key staff who deal with the clients. As they are a pretty large firm (40+) they was going to take 2 days get everyone done. They are also a growing company, so a retainer has been put in place for me to go in and photograph the new staff shortly after they have started with the firm.
There were very specific requirements for portraits, my usual high resolution large files and also 300x400mm 72dpi no larger than 1mb for at the request of their web designers. And also cutouts on a transparent background so the person can appear over an existing image on the website. It was a wills extra time, but absolutely no trouble for me.
Just before the first portrait session, Johnson Astills also asked if I could shoot a short event they were holding in the Sky Lounge at Matiolli Woods. This would be for partners and clients to attend. It was a really nice event with some quality catering.
Here are a few photos from the open event and the portrait sessions.
London Corporate Headshots
London Corporate Headshots
Leicester Portrait Photographer Location Headshots
For the last 6yrs I’ve been photographing the wonderful people of Mars Petcare UK. I’ve been to Melton, Nottingham, Bury St Edmond’s, Battersea Park amongst others. Previous work has mainly been events, the odd portrait at said event and a few warehouse/factory jobs for internal marketing.
Earlier this year I was asked to photograph their Global Sustainability Summit. This was the first face to face meeting of the global leaders where they were discussing all aspects of planet, food and crop sustainability. I actually found it fascinating! It was also nice to grab a quick chat with none other than Frank Mars, a truly dedicated man… and the 21st richest person in the world! Quite surprising that he was still using an iPhone 10, in 2023.
Part of this summit was to capture a professional portrait of each delegate, for the email signature, Linkedin profile and other marketing.
Now, with this taking place in a Sofitel in London, and I’d be travelling there by train, tube and foot.. my kit had to be scaled down size and weight wise. But I had to get the same (or at least similar) to my previous work. A new collapsible softbox was purchased, along with a small lightweight light stand, and a carbon fibre tripod.
I did lighting and set up tests with this new equipment to make sure it was all up to the job, and it was. One thing I didn’t scale down was my studio light, I kept the faithful 300w strobe.
Travelling for the job was a struggle, even having a member of the design team with me to carry a lighting bag.. the camera backpack, tripod and softbox still weighed me down with the various tube stations and 15 min walk to the hotel.
The setup went well, we chose a dark purple wall in the hotel corridor. Same as all my headshot sessions, the clients can see the shots in real time on my laptop. this made the session run to time, and everyone picked their favourite image to be edited.
3 hours later and we were on the train on the way home.
What do you think of the images taken during the session?
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Leicester Charity Photographer
Leicester Charity Event Photographer
Charity work by a Leicester Photographer
Charity work is a big part of my life, and definitely part of my companies corporate social responsibility.
For the last 5 years I’ve been heavily involved with two charities, LAMP and Menphys.
LAMP is an advocacy service, they help people struggling with mental health issues navigate the complex issues and get their life back.
Bing a charity LAMP needs funding, and that’s where myself and others step in. So far with LAMP I’ve climbed Ben Nevis, marshalled at a Leicester 10k running event, ran a 10k, helped set up and partake in the now annual 5k campaign during national mental health week and am also part of ‘Team LAMP 23’.
This year we had local Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth run with us, he was also kind enough to be interviewed (if you can call it that!) by me after the run.. and of course i vlogged it here https://youtu.be/uJvpG8ky-vM
Team Lamp is myself, Greg Hollingsworth and Dave Green. Dave is an ex trustee of LAMP and Greg is an ambassador. Together we set the challenge of running a Parkrun alphabet, in 2023. We sold each letter off to a corporate sponsor and also set up a just giving page for donations. Our target is £10k, which we are well on the way to achieving.
Greg deals with most of the money, Dave does the organising and social media posts. My contribution is a weekly vlog of the run, and anything else that we get up to!.
This was a real challenge for me, as I know it’s hard to believe, I’m not a natural in front of the camera!
Looking back at vlog 1, I couldn’t wait to stop recording and get it over. I walked out fo sight of most people as I was a little shy and almost embarrassed at the thought of recording myself in public!
Now I almost crave it, and I definitely miss recording when we have a week off.
As of writing this, we have completed 22 runs, with just 4 remaining… and the last 2 are going to be amazing as they are international!
Here is a link to the vlog playlist on YouTube
Doing this also led me to try open water swimming with Charlotte Miles from Cross Productions who also hiked Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike with myself and a group of other fundraisers.
Here is a link to those videos. Pete & Charlotte
Charlotte did a training run with me, then I did an open water swim, then we combined a run and a swim. It was so good, just a bit cold! And if you want a good laugh, I’m in a wetsuit!
I also support Menphys, a local charity that runs sport programs for disabled children. I hiked Scalfell Pike for Menphys, and did Ben Nevis for both LAMP and Menphys. Menphys have and amazing business sports club, which i’m a member of, and I also photograph each event at a discounted rate.
Below is a photo gallery containing a selection of images from all of my charity work and events that I’ve been involved in.
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Labout MP Jonathan Ashworth joins me for a charity run
Ben Nevis Summit
Corporate Headshots
I first met Dan & Colette in June 2021. They had headshots in their kitchen diner ;-) Two lovely people who were obviously doing well in the world of finance. It was a nice surprise to get an email in Feb 2023 asking for more headshots, for a total of 8 employees. I arrived at the new offices and it was obvious to see the exciting growth this company has had in the last couple of years.
I set up my fully mobile studio equipment in the boardroom and got to work, here are the results. Check out the little video too!
