'Cathy's professionalism, motivation and commitment to the work is exceptional. Her creative response to the diverse range of events she has documented has been first-class. She has also delivered material, under pressured deadlines, on time, in a friendly and professional way. We have very much enjoyed working with Cathy and are more than happy with the work that has been produced and will continue to use her as our official photographer for Southwark Events.'
Paul Cowell, Events Manager, Southwark Council, August 2005

Cathy Teesdale is the lead photographer of Vivid Photography, equipped with 16 years’ experience and the latest digital, portable studio lighting and image-editing technology, and she happily accepts commissions across the UK and wordwide.

As the official photographer for Southwark Events in London throughout 2005 and 2006, and one of the regular social events and features photographers for The Insight and Absolute Magazine in Brighton from 2004 to 2007, Cathy recorded a wide spectrum of carnivals, festivals, shows, launches and parties. Artistic, empathetic and highly professional, she is expert at capturing the particular atmosphere, tone, colours, features and all the spontaneous, classic moments which make each event unique.

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'Thank you for being ready to take on this assignment at short notice. We have got some really good photographs which are going up on the website! Thank you again. I very much hope there will be more opportunities soon for other assignments and will let you know.'
David Whiting, Chief Executive, Environmental Law Foundation, June 2007

When Cathy comes to meet you to discuss your requirements, she will talk you through all the photogenic opportunities offered by each stage of your event.

Taking detailed notes of the planned timing and storyboard of your day equips her to be always in exactly the right place, at exactly the right time, and shooting fast and discreetly renders her near-invisible, allowing her to capture all the spontaneous emotion and natural expressions of the day.

She shoots an average of 2-3 frames a minute, or roughly 120-180 images an hour, then edits these down to present the very best 50-100 per hour of shooting as an online gallery from which you and your event's guests can choose and order optimised, touched-up and enlarged prints with a satin or gloss finish and with or without white borders.

If you would like your event presented as a printed book or traditional, glassine-interleaved album, we will then design all your favourite images into bespoke layouts and email the draft pages for your approval before producing the finished work.

If you would like to find out more about Cathy’s background, experience and approach to photography (and see her face), please just click on the about link.

We hope you enjoy exploring Vivid’s event gallery pages and feel inspired to call or fill in the contact form to see if we’re available for your chosen date.

'Dear Cathy, I just wanted to drop you a few notes following the Celebration Ball for Wandsworth Prison at the Hurlingham Club. At our first meeting I set out what I hoped to achieve through employing your services; now, having viewed the gallery of pictures you produced, I can categorically say you delivered!!
From the outset you indicated that you were very flexible and would do all you could to make the night a success: this you did by being extremely unobtrusive in taking your pictures, while at the same time being friendly and charming in response to requests for individual and group pictures.
The night's work completed, I looked forward to viewing the results on line: I was not disappointed! Over 500 great pictures, all taken and displayed in a highly professional manner, and very good value for money too. For anyone considering a photographer for any event, I have absolutely no hesitation
in recommending you. Thank you again and warmest wishes.'
Nick Siequien, Head of Offender Management Unit, HMP Wandsworth, September 2007