Andy

MANAGING DIRECTOR / LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

As well as photographing with Venus, Andy also shoots rock gigs for Kerrang! Magazine, lectures in photography, mentors fashion photographers and eats far too many Snickers. Shooting live gigs all over the country, from Biffy Clyro to Red Hot Chili Peppers, 2014 saw Andy achieve a huge ambition when he photographed Iron Maiden for Kerrang! Magazine for the first time.

Samantha

DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SERVICE / LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

When not behind the camera Sam will usually be found climbing up a big hill somewhere in the Peaks or Lake District, sat on the back of a Harley Davidson, creating her own brand of culinary delights to share with the world or changing the colour of her hair.

Ben

LEAD VIDEOGRAPHER / PHOTOGRAPHER

Ex fashion photographer turned wedding videographer, Ben has a passion for telling epic love stories through beautiful cinematography. When he's not running around with his camera Ben is at home wrestling his three small children, who always get the better of him

Matt

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Photographing weddings since 2014. It was Andy who initially taught me everything I know about photography back in 2012. Lover of music, gigs and music festivals.

Fiona

PHOTOGRAPHER

We first met Fiona whilst she was working in the photo lab we used and she asked us to photograph her wedding. Fast forward a few years and she became part of the Venus team. Fiona loves nothing more than an exciting adventure with her young family.

Jo

PHOTOGRAPHER

When not shooting weddings, Jo loves photographing babies, families & horses. Also a farmers wife who loves the country life and spending time with her kids & ponies.

Ken

PHOTOGRAPHER

John

COMMERCIAL / PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER

With over 30 years in the advertising photography industry, there aren’t many products that John hasn’t photographed. His meticulous attention to detail, along with an absolute passion for studio photography and post production image manipulation, makes him the perfect choice for shooting your products. When he’s not shooting, you can usually find John either tucked away with his head in a book, or walking the family Westie, Lucie.

Sarah

MAKEUP ARTIST / HAIR STYLIST

Sarah is our makeup artist and hair stylist here at Venus, with over 10 years experience in the photographic industry. Sarah is an incredibly talented artist and an expert at capturing individual personality and style. With a look tailored to you, she will make you look and feel amazing.