Behind the scenes of the British Army's most coveted job: The London District Photographer at work

The London District photographer has the privilege of recording the most iconic and historic images of the nation - but that honour is hard won. Not only does the post holder have to be among the best of their generation, to deliver a prime product they need to cope with logistical and administrative challenges unknown in the rest of the Army.

Present incumbent Sergeant Steve Blake gives a cursory glimpse behind the scenes of the Army's most coveted job...

Sergeant Steve Blake is a professional Army Photographer with the Royal Logistic Corps. A trained soldier, Steve has recently returned from a six-month tour of Afghanistan as part of the three-man Combat Camera Team (comprising a trained journalist, photographer and video cameraman).

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