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Witness to Service An Army Photographer’s Perspective - CPS 26 Talks

Witness to Service An Army Photographer’s Perspective - CPS 26 Talks

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A talk entitled Witness to Service: An Army Photographer’s Perspective will be held at the Graduate by Hilton Cambridge on 17 October 2026, commencing at 1.30pm. This session, part of the CPS 26 Talks series, presents a detailed account of military photography, encompassing deployments, global assignments, and significant events. The speaker, Paul, draws upon his extensive experience as an Army photographer to explore the realities of documenting both operations and ceremonial duties. Attendees will gain insight into the challenges and unique vantage points of capturing military life through a lens. Tickets are priced between £5.00 and £7.50.

Discover life as an Army photographer with Paul—capturing deployments, global assignments, and major events through powerful storytelling.

Go behind the scenes of military life through the eyes of a photographer.

In this powerful and insight-led talk, discover what it takes to document life in the British Army—from operational environments to ceremonial events at the highest level.

Blending real-world experience with visual storytelling, this session explores the unique role of an Army photographer, capturing moments that inform, engage, and preserve history.

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📸 What You’ll Learn:

The role and responsibilities of an Army photographer

Documenting life on deployment in challenging environments

Balancing operational demands with creative storytelling

Capturing major national events and global assignments

The growing importance of video in military communications

🌍 From deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to covering events such as Trooping the Colour, this talk offers a rare insight into photography at the heart of military life.

👋 About Paul:

Born in Chatham, Kent in 1981, Paul began his military career in 2001, joining the Army as a mechanic. Over the years, he served on operations in demanding environments including Iraq and Afghanistan, while also representing the Army as a basketball player.

After completing the prestigious All Arms Commando Course and earning the green beret, Paul discovered a passion for photography and videography in 2012—an interest that would shape the next chapter of his career.

In 2022, he transferred into the Royal Logistical Corps as an official Army Photographer, combining military experience with visual storytelling. His work has taken him across the globe, including Japan, Australia, Norway, Finland, Germany, the United States, and Estonia.

Alongside international assignments, he has covered major UK events and worked alongside mainstream news outlets, producing both photography and video content that supports operations, training, recruitment, and strategic communications.

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Witness to Service An Army Photographer’s Perspective - CPS 26 Talks takes place on Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 13:30.

Witness to Service An Army Photographer’s Perspective - CPS 26 Talks is held at Graduate by Hilton Cambridge in Cambridge (Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RT).

Tickets for Witness to Service An Army Photographer’s Perspective - CPS 26 Talks range from £5 to £7.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.

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