A photographer has won a respected award for her work after eight years running her business.

Elizabeth Griffiths, from Chipperfield, Kings Langley, was awarded the best associate prize from The Master Photographer's Association for her work in fine art children's photography.

Ms Griffiths has worked for eight years running her photography business, which has also won her various awards for her portraiture and a nomination for Maternity Photographer of the Year at the Newborn Photography Show in 2016.

Her works have been published in magazines across the UK and featured by businesses such as Mothercare.

Of her work, the judging panel commented: "Elizabeth’s panel ticked all the boxes.

"Each image was carefully planned and executed, demonstrating a continuity that is essential at this level.

"She hasn’t just produced work that could have been shot by someone else, she has crafted - resulting in a panel that is uniquely her own."

Ms Griffiths also photographs weddings and other occasions.