National acclaim for local photographer at prestigious industry awards

A local photographer is celebrating after his work received national acclaim by winning a prestigious industry award.

Stephen Cain specialises in photographing arts events including theatre, live music and dance across Chester, Wrexham and North Wales as well as providing headshots for local actors.

His work saw him wi the award for the best photograph in the Music Events – Performance Category at the prestigious 2024 Event Photography Awards.

Stephen’s entry, a photograph of Electronica legends Morcheeba (pictured above) performing at the popular Chester based music festival Devafest in 2023, beat off stiff competition from nearly 800 entries to be crowned the winning photograph.

The Event Photography Awards is a competition open to both Professional and Amateur Photographers with awards in some sixteen core categories including Music Events, Concerts and Performers, Behind the Scenes, Food and Drink, Corporate Events and Conferences, Cultural Events, Weddings and A-listers.

Speaking about Stephen winning the coveted award, Graham Hill, Competition and Events Director, Events Photography Awards said: “The Music Events – Performances Category was by far the most competitive, with nearly 800 entries – so Stephen has achieved a significant victory.”

Since developing his passion for photography and becoming an events photographer 15 years ago, Stephen has gone on to become much sought after photographer across Chester, Wrexham and North Wales, capturing performances for several local theatre companies including Against The Grain, Chester Little Theatre, Grove Park Theatre and Tip Top Productions and live music events including Llangollen International Eisteddfod and Devafest plus concerts, operas, dance and other events.

Speaking about the award, Stephen Cain said:“ I have a great passion for Photographing the Performing Arts and creating images that have impact and personality.

“It’s a good feeling to have your work appreciated and this will encourage me to continue this wonderful journey and further develop my photography.”

In addition to photographing live events, Stephen provides industry standard headshots for actors, performers and business professionals at his studio in Wrexham which he set up five years ago.