Shaznay Lewis and Nicole Appleton  The Ivor Novello Awards were held  at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane Central London and played host to an array of stars both classic and new and up and coming. This is the 60th year these awards have been held. Headline picture of the day for me is Shaznay Lewis and Nicole Appleton of All Saints. One of my all time favourite girl bands. As far as I’m concerned nothing comes close! Dig Nicole’s platforms! Still looking good! FULL SIZE: Shaznay Lewis and Nicole Appleton of The All Saints arrive at the Ivor Novello Awards, Park Lane London. Photo: Frank John for Famefad.com All saints were made up of   Shaznay Lewis, Melanie Blatt, Natalie Appleton and Nicole Appleton.  Famous for numbers such as "Never Ever", "Under the Bridge", Lady Marmalade and Bootie Call amongst many others. >Check out more about them at the All Saints Wiki Video: All Saints Under the Bridge About the Ivor Novello Awards The Ivor Novello Awards i...

  Minnie Driver A London girl this one and she has been in some big name films..  She is famous for Circle of Friends .   cult classic Grosse Pointe Blank ; Good Will Hunting (for which she was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and a Screen Actors Guild Award ) the musical The Phantom of the Opera and Owning Mahowny . Info Courtesy Wikipedia This photo was taken in the very very early days of my Celebrity Photography career. Still had the L Plates on  in celebrity photography experience terms.  Been doing it about seven months, I think it took about nine months before the L plates were officially torn up. Left the horrific watermark on. What on earth? As they say....you have to start somewhere? Minnie Driver arrives on the Red Carpet at the I Give It a Year Premiere in London. Photo: Frank John for Famefad.com Most people would look at this photo and say it is pretty good especially photographing people on the move and getting ...

Jessica Ennis was named as one of the Sunday Times Britain’s Top 500 Influential Figures. Pictured above with her Olympics Gold Medal which she seemed to be hiding for some reason but we got there in the end and she gave us a cheeky glimpse. Photo taken outside St Paul's Cathedral in Central London. The UK figures according to the Sunday Times are our influences: artists, writers, sports people, inventors, even politicians, whose talent and dedication in their chosen field is an inspiration to many. Information produced by Debretts in Assocation The Sunday Times Jessica Ennis at the Olympics Victory Procession near St Paul's in Central London The Event: The victory procession celebrating the historic success of the British athletes at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games—officially known as "Our Greatest Team Parade" —was held on Monday, September 10, 2012 . Information courtesy Google AI The Route: The parade route stretched through central London. It began ...

  Geri Halliwell causes chaos as she leaves the Ivor Novello Awards in London Photo: Frank John for Famefad The Ivor Novello Awards were held  at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Park Lane in London an event which traditionally honours hit writers from the world of rock and pop. Thought I’d take a look and see what was going down……if anything. Emeli Sande and Calvin Harris seemed to dominate the headlines for this event which had a guest list including Alt-J, Ben Howard, Beverley Knight, Calvin Harris, Cerys Matthews, Gavin Rossdale, Geri Halliwell, Jake Bugg, Katy B, Liam Gallagher, Lianne La Havas, Lily Allen, Michelle Gayle, Natasha Khan, Noel Gallagher, Peter Gabriel, Randy Newman, Richard Jones, Sarah McDonald, Shaznay Lewis and not forgetting The Maccabees. Passed on the arrivals for this event and thought why not try Departures for a change get some more candid photos and see whats cooking.  Wrong move! Turned out that some paps thought “Yesssss this is the place to be...

Cara Delevingne at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Mayfair, London Part 2 of the Glamour Women of the Year Awards held in Berkeley Square in Mayfair in Central London on 4 June. Victoria Beckham claimed the Woman of the Decade Award , that’s got to be the one to win and congratulations to her. Rita Ora claimed the solo artist award and with the amount of headlines generated by her over the last few months again another deserved win. Please to see The Saturdays getting the recognition they deserve with the Best Band award. Full winners list below. Featured Star: Cara Delevingne She didn’t win an award but the fashion model  Cara Delevingne billed as the new Kate Moss, who is always grabbing the headlines did it for me on the arrivals at the event and grabs the headline photo for Part 2. Such a character! It was difficult to keep a straight face while I snapped her! You could say we have a full on connection here...for sure! She started to "blow up" around the same time a...

Rita Ora arrives at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards  in Mayfair, London. Photo Frank John for Famefad.com The  Glamour Awards in association with Pandora were held in Berkeley Square  on 4 June and this event is a red carpet fashionista extravaganza. Bit of a big one this in the red carpet events calendar and a magnet for female stars not only from here in the UK but quite a few Hollywood types make it over to this event to grace the red carpet.  Would I miss this.? Don’t be silly! The Glamour Awards is hosted by Glamour magazine every year in Mayfair and has been since 2003 to hand out the Woman of the Year Awards to honour extraordinary and inspirational women from a variety of fields. Categories include Man of the Year Editor’s Special Inspiration Outstanding Contribution Entrepreneur UK TV Actress US TV Actress UK Solo Artist Band TV Personality Radio Personality Presenter Film Actress Theatre Actress Writer Fashion Designer Accessories Designer Comedy Actre...

Frankie Sandford (Bridge) PHOTO: Close Up of Frankie Sandford (Bridge) with Vanessa White in the background outside BBC Radio 1 in Central London Frankie Sandford (Bridge)and the rest of the Girl Group The Saturdays were spotted visiting Radio 1 in Central London on Monday  (yet again just happened to be in the area with a camera or 2). They had an afternoon interview with Greg James.  Something was going down but .....what? Maybe social media reveals something? On Twitter the Saturdays had this to say. @TheSaturdays Too much fun misbehaving on @BBCR1 with @gregjames! PS: love you guys for getting #SatsOnRadioOne trending x pic.twitter.com/dneqB7M7Zz Why were they visiting Radio 1? The answer is below from their latest Twitter update @TheSaturdays Exciting day ahead!!! Shooting the music video for our next single. And it’s a miiiiiighty tune, if we do say so ourselves! Ha! X The VERDICT? How did the girls look on the day?  Verdict: very much on the money! Archive Article:...

  Jessie J The Voice now into Series 2,  according to sources will be back. Tom Jones and Jessie J two of The Voice judges were spotted leaving BBC Radio 2 in Central London on Wednesday Evening.  Just happened to be walking by and  in the area with something resembling a decent camera to catch the vibe amongst the judges which was handy AGAIN! Featured photo is Jessie J giving the peace sign and is one of a series of photos taken that day along with Tom Jones leaving BBC Radio 2. Jessie J is famous for her tunes such as "Price Tag," "Domino," and "Bang Bang" and originally hails from Chadwell Heath in East London. A London girl for sure! .Verdict: The vibe was good as can be seen from the photos! Archive Article 13 Mar 2013: This article originally appeared on Frank John London

Jessica Wright The Olympus Has Fallen Premiere was buzzing the BFI IMAX in London with it’s European Premiere and there was an extensive guest list for this event.   With the main action centred around the films leads of Aaron Eckhart and Gerard Butler the female stars had to pull the stops out to ensure they shone as brightly as the Eckhart and Butler combo.   Guests on the night included The Voice Finalist Bo Bruce, Gabriella Ellis, Jessica-Jane Clement, Labrinth, Lydia Rose Bright, Matt Johnson, Natalie Pinkham, Sophie Turner and Sway amongst others.   Difficult to pull a headliner out of this collection of guest arrivals but in the looks department  Jessica Wright in a black number seemed to do it for us here on the night with Frankie Essex raising a few eye brows and warming up a chilly night.   Archive Article: 3 April 2013 This article originally appeared on Frank John London  

Carrie Underwood Mega Country Star Carrie Underwood flew over from the States and was in town and dressed up to visit Simon Mayo at BBC Radio on Wednesday Evening  for a chat. She is headlining the Country to Country festival at  London’s The O2 venue. Latest rumblings on her Twitter below @carrieunderwood Having a blast across the pond! Met a lot of great people in London today! Tomorrow, we rock Dublin! #lovemylife Her timing was something else, as she arrived by car just minutes after a heavy snow shower that lasted for half an hour. It had us photogs looking like snowmen for a few minutes and everything just melted away seconds before this ray of sunshine arrived. Classic! Archive Article 13 Mar 2013: This article originally appeared on Frank John London  

Ultra Close Up of Tamara Ecclestone eyes down but still looking good! The My Beautiful Ball Katie Piper Foundation event was held last night at the Landmark Hotel in Marylebone Central London. Not a film premiere or awards event but a charity bash designed to raise money for a worthy cause. Guests included Barbara Windsor, Nick Knowles, Danielle O Hara, Alex Jones, Caroline Flack, Dionne Bromfield, Claire Sweeney, Louie Spence, Nick Knowles, Brooke Kinsella, Little Boots, Sarah Harding and more. Gone with Tamara Ecclestone for the main photo. Daughter of Bernie Ecclestone the Formula 1 Supremo and Founder of Formula 1 in 1987. A hectic event to photograph as the arrivals were at the hotel at the same time as hotel guests arriving and the event is directly opposite Marylebone station and the timing was the same as the rush hour. Throw in some manic I don’t give a damn Paparazzi, Press, confused tourists and autograph hunters and it all adds up to a fun evening. All in a days work? Archi...

Kelly Brook arrives at the ITV Studios in Central London     The Evening With Chickenshed was held at the ITV Studios on the Southbank  in Central London on 16 May and this event was all about the Chickenshed Theatre in Southgate North London and the stars turned out for this event. With names in attendance including Arlene Phillips, Christopher Biggins, Gizzi Erskine, Kate Silverton, Kelly Brook, Lorraine Kelly, Myleene Klass and Susie Amy, Ashleigh Butler and her famous dog Pudsey and not forgetting Jonathan Antoine and Charlotte Jaconelli and more. Press were at back at the reception area and the fans were at the front. After a quick briefing from the PR on what the event was all about  (pass this theatre on the way home every night). Further details about the theatre at http:chickenshed.org.uk  it was then off to the  50 yard  Fame Fad Photographic Celebrity reception area with just one other photog as company to get the stars warmed, get some pics...

Female Celebrity Portfolio Charli XCX Frank John is a London Celebrity Photographer specialising in Female Celebrities, trying to capture their, beauty, style and fashion and the very essence of what they are all about in often difficult situations and in split second moments. It’s a highly challenging pursuit but the rewards can be immense. I would say it was “A Calling” from the very first event, I knew I would be focusing more on the women rather than the male stars, it was like night and day. The rest as they say is history! All photos in this Portfolio are Registered and Protected with the DMCA. QR Code at end of article Sandra Bullock Being a London Celebrity Photographer you will be covering a broad spectrum of scenarios where celebrities will be present including promotional events of all shapes and sizes, red carpet events such as awards and film premieres, TV and Radio Station promo run arrivals, Hotel arrival and Departures, Parties, Balls, Fund Raisers and general sightings...

 Dakota Blue Richards arrives at the Star Trek Into Darkness Premiere at the Empire Cinema in Leicester Square. Long range shot. Photo Frank John for Famefad.com The Star Trek Into Darkness Premiere was held at the Empire cinema in Leicester Square  ( 2 May) and most of the cast were in attendance including Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine and Zoe Saldana and Alice Eve plus an extensive guest list to add more electricity to the already electric proceedings. Really was hoping for a " Beam Me Up Scotty ” style arrival, but the more traditional Mercs with blacked out windows it was. Can't win them all? Photo of the night for me is without a doubt Dakota Blue Richards. Why? She caught my eye  as she arrived (photo above). She came over for some closer shots (too good for here) had time for my camera, gave eye contact, she was looking on the money and had a beautiful smile. Granted she is not a massive name BUT for me this will always trump it, grab the headline and win the day on t...

Lady Gaga with what looks like a cup of tea/coffee or is it ice cream ....outside her hotel?? An archive photo taken by myself on behalf of my other website famefad.com (now no longer) from 2015 and 9 June to be exact 21 days before my last ever celebrity photo and that was Amber Heard.  over in a previous post.  On this day it was a  chance to have a mess around with a vintage telephoto zoom lens and where better place to start than near the top of the celebrity tree and Lady Gaga. Taking a stupid risk here with an unknown quantity of a lens, but live dangerously is what I say?    About 4 hours waiting at a hotel (that's pretty good for an A Lister). She  quite obviously likes this hotel  in Central London (The Langham near the BBC) as she has been there a number of times before. She didn’t let us down with her now classic teacup  with hair up in a bun and shades  exit from her hotel. Nearly every pap in London must have been there along wit...

Eva Longoria Latest news at Frank John London at Blogger. It has been a bit quiet on this blog for a while ......... but that is set to change in the coming months.  Photo above is Eva Longoria arriving at a Celeb Event in Central London on the Aldwych. She is looking good, she is in focus BUT she is looking completely in the wrong direction, distracting crowd in the background, photogs camera and flash bracket at the bottom.  A reject shot and a Disaster. Help yourself if you want it! People seem to love these photos???? So what's the latest? The original Blogger url was frankjohnlondon.blogspot.com. The domain that I own which is frankjohnlondon.com will be  redirected in the next 24 hours or so to blogger at frankjohnlondon.blogspot.com. So if you type in frankjohnlondon.com that will bring you here. You will still be able to reach it via the original frankjohnlondon.blogspot.com if you prefer or have it book marked as such Will be connecting the frankjohnlondon.com do...