SALISBURY photographer Paul Williams has been awarded a merit for one of his wedding pictures in the Fujifilm Distinction awards.

Awarded quarterly, the competition attracted more than 1,200 entries in the last quarter.

Mr Williams's entry was one of 21 to receive a merit and it will now go forward to be judged for the overall title of Fujifilm Photographer of the Year.

"This was the first time I had submitted one of my images to a competition like this, so I was over the moon when they told me I had won a merit," said Mr Williams.

"It's always great to have your work recognised."