I’m Calder M. Taylor, a Manchester-based photographer and founder of C M Taylor Photography, with over 14 years of experience capturing authentic moments through creative storytelling.

Specialising in event, festival, and portrait photography, I’ve had the privilege of working across some of the UK’s most iconic venues and festivals, including Parklife Festival, Hacienda, Daresbury Festival, Reggaeland, Wonderland Festival, TS5, Victoria Warehouse, O2 Ritz, Glorious Day Festival, Adored Festival, Could Be Real Festival, and Café Mambo.

My journey began in the nightlife scene, where I was running my own events and decided to start photographing them. What began as a creative experiment quickly became a lifelong passion — leading me to collaborate with major global brands such as Nike, Christian Dior, and O’Neills Sportswear, and to shoot at renowned venues like Manchester Academy, Albert Hall, and the AO Arena.

I take pride in bringing a creative eye, professionalism, and attention to detail to every project. For me, photography is about more than just capturing a moment — it’s about preserving the energy, atmosphere, and emotion behind it.

Based in Manchester and available for work across the UK and beyond, I’m always open to new collaborations, projects, and opportunities to create something truly unique.