Steve James UK Photos

15/08/2026

I've had a couple of busy months and keep forgetting to update the socials sorry. Today though wasn't a job, I paid and visited the Biddenden Tractorfest. I love this event and it made a change to go as a visitor. I was able to shoot for me, stop and listen to some of the bands and catchup with some friends. I see that they have some online tickets left for Sun so well worth a visit in my opinion. Lots to see and do but in a more compact venue than some others. I had a great day out! I cant stop taking photos of the old guy driving the tractor, I understand he was supposed to retire last year but obviously loves the event a much as I do and cant stay away! A face full of character.

03/06/2026

Like it says . . . I'm very proud to volunteer my time to the Heart of Kent Hospice to give them photos to help them promote their events and wider Hospice work. I've always been made to feel very welcome. What skills do you have that might be useful?

Meet Steve - volunteer photographer, and a familiar face at Heart of Kent Hospice events for the last 12 years.

Steve covers most of our events and has also started coming into the hospice itself. He admits he was nervous at first, but a conversation with one of our nurses - who walked him through the end-of-life process - put him at ease.

Volunteering has helped Steve grow his skills, opened up new opportunities, and even inspired his son to pick up a camera too.

"If you’re thinking about volunteering, start by asking yourself this: what skills do you have and what makes you happy? Whatever it is, you can bring those skills and experiences here."

Read Steve's full story on our website:
https://www.hokh.org/steve-volunteers-week-2026/

17/05/2026

The weather forecast was looking dodgy but the sun shone on another HOKH Bluebell walk. I always love taking these photos. I call it the Heart of Kent Hospice flagship event and its one of the first events that I covered for the Hospice all those years ago now. Well done to everyone that showed up to walk or help make the event a success behind the scenes. Also nice to meet the Mayor on one of his last official engagements.

26/04/2026

I photographed the Heart Of Kent Show Choir last weekend. They put on a fantastic show! I thoroughly enjoyed the evening watching Masquerade. The full set of photos have now been uploaded to those that purchased access. Here are some of my own favs. Hopefully it will encourage you to book their next show if you missed this one!

15/04/2026

Maidstone Gang Show 2026 is done . . . and now so are the photos! I took over 8,000 photos in show week. I have about 250 personal favourites and I have whittled those down to these 30 images here. They aren't necessarily the best of the best images, they are mainly of friends both old and new but apologies if you aren't in this set! It doesn't mean you aren't loved!