V&A Creative Moments is a husband and wife partnership led by photographer Allan Tannock BSc(Hons) and Make-up Artist/Designer Valerie Tannock BSc, S.A.C. Dip.
Their business venture is a lifelong ambition - the culmination of years of study and practice at a subject they love.

About Allan:
Allan has had a love of the arts from an early age.
His passion for photography began when was given his first camera for his 12th birthday (many years ago) and set up his own dark room at home.
He bought his first SLR when he was 22 and moved on to digital 9 years ago.

Allan began training for a professional career in photography at the Metropolitan College in Glasgow and the Illuminatus Academy of Photography in London. 
He has also trained with some of the best photographers in their field and worked alongside other practicing professionals in the industry, sharing ideas and experiences.

He is a member of SWPP & BPPA (Society of Wedding and Portrait Photographers and the British Professional Photographers Association) and has gained several awards for his wedding and portraiture images. He is also fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity and holds a Certificate in First Aid.

About Valerie:
Valerie has always loved make-up - from her first experiments with her mum's lipsticks.
She loves the old hollywood-style glamour of film stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe and Grace Kelly - icons of style and sophistication.
Coming from a scientific background and after raising her family she started her formal training in make-up artistry 7 years ago and has successfully completed her Diploma in Professional Beauty Make-up.

Valerie brings the skills developed at the hands of some of the industry's elite to her work as an independent make-up artist. Her passion is creating timeless classic make-up that enhances and lasts from morning until night .

She has built an ever growing portfolio of bridal and photographic work.
As a believer in lifelong learning, she regularly updates her skills learning 'best practice' from other professionals. 
Most recently she successfully completed the Jane Iredale Makeup Masterclass in Special Event/Bridal Makeup and gained certification in Remedial Camouflage.
She is a validated member of ABT (Associated Beauty Therapists) and BABTAC (British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology) and is fully insured with Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

Although she teams with her husband for the the majority of her work, she has also worked with other photographers as the make-up artist for models, actors and brides.