Celia May is a Licentiate of the British Institute of Photography and the Master Photographers Association. In 2011, she was named Photographer of the Year in two categories - Architecture and Pets Portraiture and, was awarded Merit in Portraiture (BIPP Regional). In 2010 Celia was the National Photographic Awards Winner in two categories - People & Portraiture and Architecture Merits (British Institute of Professional Photography), plus 2010 First Merit Winner in both Under 5s Portraiture and Pets Portraiture (BIPP Regional).