Local Photographer Has An Eye for Top Models

Local photographer John Denton has played a leading role in sending another top East Yorkshire model to the top.

John Denton, of Denton Photography, Bishop Burton, helped launch the career of Beverley pin-up girl Abbie Bulleyment, who won Miss Hull and District title this year. She currently models for Beverley based Fairy Godmothers, among others.

Now, thanks to John’s photographs, Hull-based model Sophia Day has been signed up by one of the country’s leading model agencies, Samantha Bond, after he spotted her in the same competition won by Abbie.

The agency, established since 1977, has been responsible for launching the career of many leading glamour and fashion models.

John said: “When I saw her at the Miss England competition it was apparent that she had huge potential as a photographic model.

“When she came down to the studio she lit the place up and has been a pleasure to work with. I love helping new talent establish themselves in the industry.”

Sophia, who has just been named the face of Canon Cameras, admits she is stunned to have made it on to the books of one of Britain’s top model agencies and is full of praise for John’s efforts.

She said: “It feels a bit like a dream at the moment.

“I entered the local Miss England competition and didn’t win but got the opportunity to work with John Denton to shoot my first portfolio.

“The pictures were amazing and gave me confidence to go for it! I want to go as far as I can with my modelling and have already had some fantastic shoots in amazing locations.

“John suggested I submit my images to the Samantha Bond Agency, I couldn’t believe it when they asked me for an interview.”