Jamie Ricketts Photography

31/08/2026

🎈 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱.

✨ Such a fantastic weekend documenting the Telford Balloon Fiesta 2026 with Telford & Wrekin Council and Visit Telford, capturing the people, the atmosphere, the colour and all the incredible moments that made the weekend so special.

👏🏻 An event like this doesn't just happen. There are months of work behind it, with organisers, security, volunteers, pilots, performers, caterers and so many others all playing their part. They don't always get the recognition they deserve, but without them, none of this happens.

📷 It was an incredible few days to be behind the camera, and an absolute privilege to document it from start to finish.

🔥 Here are a few of my highlights from Telford Balloon Fiesta 2026

Telford & Wrekin Council | Telford & Wrekin Culture and Events | Visit Telford | Telford Town Park

📷 Jamie Ricketts Photography

29/08/2026

🫶🏻 Proud

✨ Brilliant team effort this weekend with Telford & Wrekin Council / Visit Telford / Telford & Wrekin Culture and Events

🎈 One more day still to go at the Telford Balloon Fiesta

📷 Jamie Ricketts Photography

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More balloons are due to be launched over the weekend with festivities in the town park.

27/07/2026

What a way to bring the amphitheatre back to life! 🎭🎶

It was an absolute privilege to be photographing the reopening of the newly refurbished Telford Town Park Amphitheatre on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council, and the atmosphere from start to finish was incredible!

From families enjoying the sunshine and children soaking up the entertainment, to people dancing, singing along and cheering throughout the performances, there was a real buzz across the park. It was fantastic to see so many people coming together to celebrate the return of one of Telford’s most loved outdoor venues!

A huge congratulations to everyone who helped make the day possible. It’s easy to see this becoming the backdrop for so many more amazing community events, live performances and unforgettable memories in the years ahead 💚

📷 Jamie Ricketts Photography

20/07/2026

𝗔 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗶𝗿𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ❤️

After leaving a career of more than a decade in local newspapers to pursue photography full-time, seeing my work featured in Saturday’s edition of The Guardian was a really special moment 📰📸

As someone who’s proud to call Telford home, it’s an honour to help showcase everything our borough has to offer and give something back to the community through my photography.

A huge thank you to Visit Telford for their continued trust and support. It’s a privilege to help tell Telford’s story, and I’m excited to see where our continued partnership takes us next.

18/07/2026

Such a fantastic day for the reopening of Telford Town Park Amphitheatre!

Telford Town Park | Telford & Wrekin Council

📷 🎥 Jamie Ricketts Photography

13/07/2026

What an absolutely KRAZY day! 🏁📸

It was an absolute privilege to be photographing the very first Telford Krazy Races 🏎️ on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council Council, and what a debut it was!

From the incredible homemade karts and creative costumes to the excitement on the track, the cheering crowds and the champagne celebrations as Shrewsbury Audi took the chequered flag, there was something to photograph at every turn 🏎️ 🏁

A huge congratulations to every team who took part. The creativity, effort and enthusiasm on display was incredible, and it was fantastic to see so many people come together for such a fun event while raising money for some amazing local charities, including Lingen Davies Cancer Support 💙

📷 Jamie Ricketts Photography

07/07/2026

Had a fantastic time capturing the atmosphere at the and King’s Awards for Enterprise Winners celebration evening 🥇 🏆

A huge well done to: Thermserve | Fowler & Gilbert Ltd | Pave Aways Ltd 👏🏻

Special thanks to: Mandy Thorn MBE | Shropshire Lieutenancy | Telford & Wrekin Council | Shropshire Council | Shropshire Chamber | Stockton House | The Apley Estate