Earlier this month, we had the pleasure of photographing the 4th annual Cowgills North West Homebuilder Awards, held at New Century Hall in Manchester. Celebrating outstanding SME homebuilders across the region, the event crowned Blueoak Estates as Homebuilder of the Year and featured a vibrant evening of celebration plus dancing.
A Dual Approach: Natural & Posed Imagery
To fully capture the energy and emotion of the evening, we deployed a two-photographer team, each with a distinct focus:
Natural storytelling: Candid shots of award winners, audience reactions, and the buzz of live entertainment—highlighting the festive, celebratory atmosphere.
Posed professionalism: Elegant step‑and‑repeat portraits against the branded backdrop, perfect for corporate storytelling and post-event marketing.
This combination ensured a rich and versatile selection of key images to meet every need—from lively social feeds to official brand materials.
We also made sure to photograph each award winner both on stage during their moment of recognition and again against the branded backdrop, giving the event organisers and winners a full set of polished, usable images for every platform.
Lightning-Fast Delivery
Understanding the client’s need for immediacy, we delivered the key highlight images the very next working day by 9am. This allowed Cowgills and their awardees to promptly update their channels and capitalise on the post-event momentum.
Spotlight Moments
A few standout shots from the evening include:
The triumphant smile of Blueoak Estates as they received the top honour.
Joyous candid exchanges between award winners and colleagues.
Glamorous posed portraits in front of the Cowgills step‑and‑repeat backdrop.
On-stage shots capturing the proud moments of each winner receiving their award.
Dance-floor energy: a snapshot of the night’s lively finale that drew attention on social media.
Why It Worked
Two photographers allowed seamless coverage of both posed and spontaneous moments—no compromises.
Fast turnaround ensured the brand stayed ahead in its communications.
Balanced imagery offered dynamic storytelling to support marketing, PR, and internal communications.
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