Paparazzi Pete

28/09/2026

28/09/2026

Update: West Park Courtyard Sessions & The Ivory Gallery 📸✨

​First off, a huge thank you to everyone who has been patiently waiting for the photos! Between a hectic week of work, dad duties, and life in general, getting these wrapped up took a few days longer than planned, but they are officially done!

​Because of how the day was split, I’ve decided to combine everything into one single album. I caught the afternoon vibe at the West Park Courtyard Sessions from around 3:30 PM until 7:00 PM, before heading off to DJ in Ripon for the evening. Once my DJ set finished at midnight, I head straight over to The Ivory, arriving around 12:45 AM. Since my time at The Ivory was short and sweet, merging the afternoon and late-night shots into one collective gallery just made the most sense!

​I did want to briefly address one thing regarding the photos: unfortunately, a group photo featuring a few of you won't be making the final album. While photography at open venue events is standard practice, an individual in that group made a point of causing an issue on the night. Rather than censoring the image or dealing with unnecessary drama on the page, I’ve made the call to omit that shot entirely. Apologies to the rest of the group who were up for the photo—I'd rather keep the vibe on this page purely positive for everyone!

​I’m currently finishing up a valeting job over in Manfield, near Darlington, but the full album will be uploading later today as soon as I get back.

​Thanks again for your patience and ongoing support! See you later today with the photos! 🙌

21/09/2026

Thanks for your patience, everyone! As always, balancing my work with my everyday commitment to being a dad comes first. Because of that, getting your photos polished and delivered might occasionally take a little longer than 72 hours - though if you’ve been following this page for a while, you probably already know the drill!

​Just a quick update on this past weekend: the photos from Saturday's West Park Courtyard Sessions and FML at The Ivory will obviously be added to the gallery as soon as they are ready.

​I really appreciate your ongoing support and understanding. Keep an eye out for the full gallery updates soon!

20/09/2026

OK let's clear this up right now shall we....

When the Flash Hits the Sass:
A Quick Note on Venue Photography 📸✨

​To anyone who was out at The Ivory for the FML event last night, you might have seen me floating around with the camera doing what I do best - capturing the brilliant atmosphere and the great vibes.

​Now, most people are absolute legends when the camera comes out, but every now and then, I get someone trying to lecture me on the law after a few too many drinks! So, just to clear the air with a bit of common sense (and a smile):

​1. Yes, I'm actually supposed to be there 🎟️
I don't just wander into venues with a DSLR for the good of my health. I’m hired directly by the venue and event organisers (in this case, The Ivory and FML) to document the night. I’ve worked with them for years and have the full backing and agreement of the management to be there doing my job.

​2. The Law vs. 'Venue Law' 📜
As any legal expert (or Black Belt Barrister on YouTube!) will tell you, photographers are well within their rights to shoot in public spaces. On private property, it comes down to having the permission of the owner or management - which I fully have before I even set foot inside.

​3. Courtesy works both ways 🤝
Here’s the simplest rule of all: If you don't want your photo taken, just ask nicely!

​If you come up to me like a civilised human being and say, "Hey, mate, I'd rather not be in any photos tonight," I will happily nod, make a mental note of your face, and make sure you're kept out of the shots. Easy peasy. No drama, no debate.

​However, coming at me snotty or talking down to me while I’m simply trying to do the job I was hired to do? Not the way to go. I'm always up for a laugh and a bit of banter, but I'm not here to be spoken to like dirt!

​At the end of the day, I’m there to make the event look amazing and capture people having a good time. If you see me out with the rig, give us a smile - or if you’re camera-shy, just let me know politely and we’re all good!

​Catch you at the next one! 🎧📸

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19/09/2026

Another cracking atmosphere at the The West Park Hotel | Harrogate for the West Park Courtyard Sessions with Funk My Life! 📸✨

​Here’s a small preview of today’s moments to give you a taste of the vibes. Keep your eyes peeled - the rest of the edited photos will be dropping later this week!
​Tag your mates if you spot yourselves!

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19/09/2026

107 select shots from last Saturday’s Rave Awareness charity event for Macmillan Cancer Support at Headrow House are officially edited and live!

​What an incredible night for an even better cause - massive respect to everyone who came out, danced, and helped raise funds for Macmillan.

​Now, a quick behind-the-lens confession: I ended up having to bin well over 300 photos because of the sheer amount of smoke! They looked reasonable enough on the back of the camera, but once I got them onto a full computer screen, it was a completely different story. I did ask the sound guy nicely if he could lay off the smoke button for a bit, which worked for about five minutes until he forgot and went right back to creating a full-blown Victorian pea-soup fog! Trying to use flash in there was like switching your car's high beams on in thick fog - just a blinding wall of white! 🌫️📸

​Because so many shots were completely smoked out, I’ve culled through the entire lot to rescue the absolute best 107 cracking photos of the night.
​Feel free to tag yourselves, comment, and share! And if you’re just visiting the page, hit that Like button while you’re here—getting people to like a page these days is like pulling teeth without any anaesthetic, so every single like, share, and follow genuinely helps keep the lights on! 🦷⚡

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Funky House Project
Rave Awareness
Pete Stoner
Steven Skuba Billham
Carlton Nash
Headrow House

14/09/2026

Working through the photo set from Saturday night’s Rave Awareness party!

​With over 400 shots to comb through, cull, and edit, it's a fair bit of ground to cover. I usually aim for a 72-hour turnaround, but juggle daytime work and dad duties alongside editing, so I appreciate your patience if it takes a touch longer.

​Only the best shots are making the final cut. Watch this space - the complete gallery will be live as soon as possible!

12/09/2026

A few snaps from tonight’s Rave Awareness charity event for Macmillan Cancer Support at Headrow House! Outstanding music, incredible energy, and all for a truly brilliant cause. Big love to everyone who came out, hit the dance floor, and showed their support. Just over an hour remaining.

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10/09/2026

If you’re looking for proper music with proper heart this Saturday, Headrow House in Leeds is the place to be! ❤️🔊

​The team behind Funky House Project are bringing 8 hours of brilliant house and dance music for Rave Awareness, raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

​Their last charity event at The Engine Shed was nothing short of legendary - the energy in the room was electric and the support was massive. Let’s match that energy and raise as much as possible for Macmillan this weekend!

​Come down, dance, and support a truly great team making a difference. Spread the word!
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3 DAYS TO GO! 🚀

Dominic Clawson aka "DC" will be playing the opening set for Rave Awareness from 4pm

💥Last few tickets left💥
Promo code FHP20 for 20% off
Head to Dice to get yours now.

12.09.26
From 4pm
Headrow House
For Macmillan Cancer Support

See 🫵 Ravers there 💚

https://dice.fm/event/k6dgbq-funky-house-project-presents-rave-awareness-leeds-12th-sep-headrow-house-leeds-tickets