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Official opening of Maz of Leicester’s showrooms and gallery.

On Friday 11th May 2012, Maz and his team invited Leicestershire’s prominent businesses and VIP’s to the official opening of the new gallery and showroom and celebrate 50 years as a photographer. The opening was being conducted by RT Hon Keith Vaz MP. Guests also included councillors, RT Hon Valerie Vaz MP, Newsreader Juliette Foster and Photographic Industry representatives. Here are some highlights of our stunning studio and showroom opening. Guests saw timeless images back through the decades from Maz’s career to the present day. Maz, originally an exile from Uganda became the photojournalist for the Argus Newspaper usually photographing Idi Amin and his Army, and has now established the most spectacular reputation in Leicester over the year’s photographing many famous faces over the years including Jackie Chan, Dionne Warwick, Tony Blair, Colin Salmon, Nina Wadia and many many more.

Based on the belief that every life event is a celebration, our pioneering brand has introduced products and services for our customers that are distinguished by quality and creative art. For 50 years, our heritage of quality and innovation has earned the respect and trust of generations. Today, we continue that tradition with a company that addresses ever changing consumers and corporate requirements and current new ideas. Our beautiful new gallery and showroom marks a new beginning; where people can be inspired and relish yet more fresh, innovative and exciting products and services – a well-known signature of the brand. Maz would like to thank all his loyal friends, customers and suppliers for supporting him and making the first choice - Maz of Leicester during our long history. We invite everyone to view a 50 year on-line gallery highlighting some of Maz’s history and also some of his favourite and award-winning images from past to present.