This was a very special request, an opportunity that doesn’t come every day. We were asked to photograph the Downton Abbey, world premiere in Leicester Square (in London’s famous West End).

We were to photograph the stars from the film, the writers, producers, sponsors and key guests as they arrived on the red carpet and then in front of the step and repeat logo board.

The images were to be delivered to the client (NBC, Universal & Viking Cruises) whilst the guests were watching the film itself, so our images could hit the world’s press before the film ended – so an incredibly fast turnaround.

We did it, it was a great team effort. Stressful, but a wonderful evening and an amazing experience.