BIG picture

Portfolio scoops top prize in the 2018 Army Photographic Competition

Professional photographer Corporal Tom Evans won the Army Photographer of the Year title with his portfolio of images portraying military life over the past year.

Tom, aged 33 and from Newbury, also scooped the Best Overall Image prize with this stunning photo of a helicopter hovering above a soldier; it’s titled ‘Guardian Angel’. Tom is based in Brecon, Wales, and describes his job as a photographer as the best role in the army. He said, ‘I get to see the whole army, every trade and every cap badge and see them at work in so many exciting and varied places across the world. That gives us a unique perspective on it all.’

This year’s competition attracted 1,500 entries, and was open to all army personnel who take images and videos of soldiers at work or play. Civilians could also enter smartphone images.

Command Master Photographer WO1 Will Craig said, ‘ This year we have seen more than 1,500 entries, the largest ever seen. There have been some great images. This year’s oldest entry was from a granddad aged 80 and the youngest was from a 12-year- old cadet.’

To find out more about the 2018 winners, visit www.army.mod.uk/news-and- events/ photo- competition.