A rare glimpse of me at work, as captured by the BBC.

Behind the Lens – and on Camera

During the build-up to King Charles III’s coronation, I had the honour of photographing a formal royal group portrait – and, unbeknownst to me at the time, found myself in front of the camera too.

This behind-the-scenes clip, featured in the BBC documentary Charles III: The Coronation Year, offers a brief but memorable look at what it’s like to work in high-pressure, high-protocol moments – quietly, precisely, and with care.

Watch the above clip and see what goes into creating portraits of historic significance.

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    Jo Kelly, Director
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    Melanie Reed MA, Head of Corporate Communications
    Newcastle University

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    London Borough of Sutton

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    Lara Al-Sabti, External Communications Executive
    SEGRO

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