Self-Employed/Freelance Award: Arabella Tagg

This award recognises a student who has demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial spirit.

Arabella is an event and wedding photographer. She has shown a strong commitment to her freelance work during her time at university having taken over 170,000 photos at various events, including club nights, balls, and fashion shows. She has also made a meaningful contribution to the local community having founded the 'Durham Photographers Swap and Shop' Facebook group. As founder of this group, she has been instrumental in building a supportive network for both local and student photographers.