About Us

Joe Dormer and Viv Allen are both Qualified and Insured Professional Wedding and Portrait Photographers with an international client base, who have a studio located at Sudbury in Suffolk. We are Members of the Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers (SWPP) and The British Professional Photographers Association (BPPA).

Joe Dormer (FGA) LMPA  LBIPP

My background in Professional Photography started in the 60’s with taking pictures of bands and fellow musicians for publicity (I was also a professional drummer), but getting married and having a child on the way forced me to change my lifestyle and become a Jeweller and Gemmologist.  From then on I have always been an active photographer using both film and digital cameras. My special interest is in Macro and Aerial Photography, and I hold a Private Pilot's Licence.

 Viv Allen (BSc. (Hons))

My background before becoming a Professional Photographer has been in the Health Professions. I have always been an active photographer using both film and digital cameras. I have also had my own dark room where I developed both colour and monochrome transparencies and prints. I have a special interest in Outdoor and Landscape Photography. I am also involved in doing Photography for a local MIND (Metal Health Charity) Association.

Whilst we come from different backgrounds we both have a wonderful passion for Photography that has fuelled a unique chemical mix of contrasting talents.

With an awareness of the ever changing styles within Photography, we are continuously updating our approach within this exciting profession.