Edward Payne Photography

Edward Payne Photography was established in 2019 and has built a reliable and trustworthy reputation within the women’s game. With significant experience across the men’s EFL, FA WSL, FA WC, FA WNL and ERWFL, Edward Payne Photography has become one of the most recognisable photography brands in the women’s game.

Edward Payne Photography has worked with a number of elite football teams, including Arsenal Women, Stevenage FC, Stevenage FCW, London City Lionesses and Charlton Athletic to name just a few. Edward Payne Photography has also worked extensively with high profile platforms including On Her Side, Since 71 and Impetus supplying them with quality photos. With several publications in national and regional press coverage, Edward Payne Photography has established itself as one of the go to sports photography businesses to provide players, clubs and fans with professional and high quality coverage.

Edward Payne Photography won the inaugural On Her Side – Photographer of the Year 2022 award, which was decided through an online vote. Edward Payne Photography beat off competition from a number of established photographers who have all made a significant contribution to women’s football up and down the UK.

Since the summer of 2024, Edward Payne Photography has amalgamated with The Sports Media Doctor to continue to provide a bigger and unrivalled photography experience across all aspects of women’s football.

A selection of some of our favourite photos from over the last 5 years …

"If you are looking for an excellent photographer look no further, I hired Edward for my personal training photoshoot and I was so happy with all the pictures taken. The high quality pictures are perfect and I will definitely hire Edward again for more photographs! Also he has taken a range of football action shots for social media which were brilliant. I would highly recommend Edward to anyone."

"Ed is a professional, detailed, and creative photographer with an abundance of talent and ideas. He is committed and reliable and produces excellent, high-quality photos in a timely manner. Ed is approachable and builds excellent relationships with those he works with making it a pleasure to have him involved in our organisation. Ed’s creativity means that he has not only enhanced our online presence through exceptional photos, but by using the photos he takes to create graphics and other engaging content, Ed has spearheaded our further online growth. It is a pleasure to work with Ed and the quality of his work speaks for itself".