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David Moffitt From Bands to Babies - part 2 of 1 2 3 4

by David Moffitt Published 01/10/2013

That opportunity to change direction arose in 1987 when David and his family moved house. "I converted an outbuilding into a studio and began shooting family portraits, babies and weddings," he says. "I'd discovered what I wanted to do and, 25 years later, we're still there, and that's still our main line of business. Over the years I've also worked for a couple of photo agencies, including Getty Images, and I supply images of celebrities, actors, musicians, sports people and royalty to their photo libraries. I have also provided photo albums to HM The Queen and Prince Philip, as well as Prince Charles and Camilla. They are the first testimonials on our website. Other subjects I've photographed include The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Sting, Bob Dylan and, more up to date, Olly Murs, Peter Andre and The Wanted."

It's been a diverse career with the common thread of portraiture running through it, and it's brought David many accolades, including awards such as Portrait Photographer of the Year, Wedding Photographer of the Year and the exclusive Yorkshire Portrait Groups Creative Photographer of the Year. He also won the title of Yorkshire & Humberside Cherubs Baby Photographer of the Year on two consecutive years for his exceptional creative and modern approach.

When asked why he believes he's been so successful, David puts at least some of it down to time he's spent building and maintaining long-term relationships with his clients. "I'm a great believer in customer care," he says, "and that's been at the centre of my business throughout my entire career. Recently I shot a wedding and on the wall at the bride's mother's home were portraits I had taken 22 years previously and then every few years in between. It can make you feel old but the continuity was gratifying: I listen to what customers want and try to provide it.

"On top of that we're constantly looking for new trends and products, and stay at the cutting edge of technology (the expensive end) in terms of the cameras and computers we use. I'm one of those idiots the industry calls an early adopter; the kind of people who buy the gadget now, rather than wait a few months and get it at half price. If anyone would like to purchase a £3,500, 32in Sony TV (not a flat screen but one of the big bulky CRT ones) please phone; it's in the shed!"c

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