Marc James wins two awards

Marc James topped two categories at the Event Photography Awards 2026 and won Event Photographer of the Year.

Headless Chicken photo wins Behind the Scenes

His 'Headless Chicken' photograph won the Behind the Scenes category at the Event Photography Awards 2026.

Headless Chicken photo details

James took the photo at the World Halal Food Festival in London Stadium, UK, capturing a young girl suffering in extreme heat.

Headless Chicken photo quote

The photograph tells it all: it was a very, very hot day and I felt so bad for this poor young girl.

“The photograph tells it all: it was a very, very hot day and I felt so bad for this poor young girl”

Headless Chicken photo reaction

James thought it was a fun photo but didn't expect it to be so crowd pleasing.

Old Friends photo wins Corporate Events

His 'Old Friends' photograph won the Best Conferences & Corporate Events category at the Event Photography Awards 2026.

Old Friends photo details

James took the photo at the Georgian Group Architecture Awards 2025 in London, UK, capturing a touching moment between two men.

Old Friends photo reaction

James described the photo as showing genuine emotion between senior men at a corporate event.

Event Photographer of the Year prize

James won US$1,350, £1,000, or AU$1,900 for Event Photographer of the Year and Best Portfolio.

Event Photographer of the Year prize details

James won the Event Photographer of the Year award in conjunction with the Best Portfolio prize.

James' background

James is originally from the US, worked in finance before becoming a photographer, and married during the pandemic.

James' wife encouraged submission

James initially didn't enter his photo but his wife pushed him to submit it for the Event Photography Awards.