Pro photography and video services
Professional photography and video services including Portrait Photography, Brand photography, Corporate photography, Event photography, Product photography, Food photography... and much more.
Yorkshire photographer working in Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and London. I’m available to work wherever you need me to be.
As a photographer and now also a video creator, it’s ALL about the quality of work. To create something visually dramatic, perhaps emotive alongside those key essentials to make sure the photograph or video is doing and saying the right thing for the brief. Whether it’s a corporate headshot, brand photoshoot or a sports kit needing to be photographed, my attention to the important details never wavers. My standards for quality production are as high as can be and you will only ever get photography or video content that I am proud to give to you.
See below a mixture of the projects I have enjoyed crafting in the last few months and years. Let me know how I can help you?
Actor Headshots/Portraits
I had a great time creating these Actor Headshots with Phoebe last week in my garden studio. A fairly routine request for some Headshots to use to send to casting agents. We successfully created those along with a few little more creative looks I wanted to add to the session.
When creating Actor Headshots there are some fundamentals regarding the photography. First one of course, the photograph must look like you the actor. I'm sure there's a whole lot of disappointment when it comes to meeting an agent and the shot submitted doesn't quite fit with the person sitting on the chair. It needs to give a clear idea of who this person is, their face shape from multiple angles, showing any piercings, tattoos etc. Also to show what your hair is like, tied up and down (if you have any) along with a longer shot so they can see your body shape.
Composite photography - the art of illusion
Composite photography - the art of illusion
Whatever the sporting fantasy you have ever imagined, now is the time to make it happen. Hit off the tee with a Florida landscape behind you. Push forward through the mud with the ball in your hands at a packed rugby stadium or ride at the front of the peloton, climbing up the french alps. All we need to do is photograph you with some strategic lighting, perhaps at your local area, or inside with a bit of space, then leave the Photoshop magic to me.
It could be for just you individually or a series of shots of your team, showing off your new sponsored kit. Call me to discuss what you want and let's create something to make you smile...
Brand photoshoot
Had a wonderful 2hr session with Kirsty. Kirsty is an up and coming chef, food expert and blogger who wanted to move her brand forward. I helped identify her needs, direction and tone for her brand. The following week in my new studio, I created the look of a warm, homely kitchen with a strategic lighting set up to look like natural light and added few pots and pans, fairy lights in the background to finish the styling of the set.
Corporate Headshots. Should you get a new one? And the reasons why to ask a professional to help…
Corporate Headshots. Should you get a new one? And the reasons why to ask a professional to help…
The shoot is an investment. If you get the right person to help it should be a fun experience helping you to feel even better about yourself and maybe a step in the right direction to help you move towards where you want to be.
Composite photography - making dreams come true…
Composite photography - making dreams come true…
I've been very lucky to have a background where design and photography have partnered up in varying amounts since I first sat at a computer way back when. Design was a large part of my life until the love of photography returned to the surface again. As a photographer I tend to use Adobe Lightroom in the main but sometimes use Photoshop to edit more if needed. This new batch of composite photography work however pretty much means both skills, photography and design work together as one to create the imagery.
So as the year moves towards the festive side of things in the coming weeks, I will be creating portraits with a slight slant with all those warm and glowing feelings we hold in our memories associated with Christmas. To create composite photographs that have a real festive feel in whatever shape or form. Perhaps a child will be standing next to a polar bear in a snowy landscape, or another in front of an infinite field of candy canes. The list is endless...
Alongside those I'm working to create photography taken from the imaginations of a child. To create some composite imagery of whatever myself and the client can imagine. I can't wait!
This first piece captures the imagination of two children taking to the sea, not on a boat but a suitcase for the adventure. The studio photography was taken with the appropriate light sources positioned in the right place. Then placed on top of the background image, adding the foreground assets to create a fun composite image. The balance of photographing the subject and then matching it up to a relevant scene is a real challenge, to try make it look as real as possible.
If you would like to create your child's magical adventures or even your own, drop me a line to discuss what's possible. Perhaps your child wants to stand on the moon with a homemade flag and a cardboard spaceship in the background, or your daughter wants to fliy through the air with her flapping cape behind? Or perhaps making a sporty dream come true for you? Where you are photographed saving a shot on goal, jumping full reach across the pitch and in the background a packed stadium cheers.
All done with a little help from a green screen and a little imagination...
Corporate video
Promotional Corporate video and out of office event
I created a quick video for a new client at one of their out of office team meetings. Something to use for their social media outputs and website. Within one small room I played around with different angles, movements and transitions to create and engaging piece of footage.
After the team meeting, everyone marched to the local bowling alley for some out of office fun.
Brand Sportswear Photography
Good brand photography not only shows the product looking its best but gives potential customers viewing them the vision they can also wear the kit and look as great as the athlete in the shot. I help to create inspirational imagery that sells a lifestyle. Showing athletes who are training, pushing their limits, using the kit and the kit being just what the athlete needs to be a better athlete. I like to create photographs that tell stories. Stories that hopefully inspire a customer to pick up a garment or two and go out and exercise.
Portrait photography
Here's a few shots from a recent portrait shoot with Jon. He contacted me to ask if I could help and thought why not explain a little for other future clients about what's involved in getting a portrait shoot.
First off, why not ask the question, 'why do you need a portrait shoot?' Whatever the need for the photograph of yourself, it can simply be just a great way to record who you are and what you look like right now. Something to have and look at fondly in the future or to send on to your gran for her mantlepiece.
Pizza video promo
Your video is created to be completely bespoke to you and fit perfectly with the right tone for your clients. Communicating all the important details about you and what you do and not forgetting how awesome your product is.
The video should be no longer than 1-1.30mins long. It needs to move quickly so your audience stays gripped and tells everything you need to say. It's amazing what can be illustrated in that time. The video needs to have some personality too. To say something about you if you think it's relevant or just be a highly polished piece that builds upon the quality product you produce.
Packages range of course in prices but I'm always happy to speak on the phone to assess what you need and help build together a well laid out, informative and engaging video.
Call me and lets discuss how I can help?
Band gig photography Leeds
I love my music, always have, and to photograph at a gig is pretty much a pleasure doing so... as long as it's not a Rick Astley gig that is. Sorry Rick! :)
Along with a backstage video shoot, I photographed Danny while he performed at his first large venue gig. He wanted some video and photography for upcoming tracks and promos he's going to release and it was great to speak with him and understand his new path as a pro musician. To help him create the right tone for the photography and video, aligning with his vision and brand.
It doesn't matter to me if you are a thrash metal band or a dance dj. I can come up with creative imagery to suit the mood. I look at every project with new eyes, seeing what each client requires then work sympathetically ensuring the work fits its purpose. Its experience I guess, being able to assess what a client wants and being able to just get on and get the job done. But that's what people pay me to do and do it well.
Let me know if you are a musician, band or artist of any kind and require some photography or video that tells your story. It always begins with a call and bash out ideas to find out what you want. I then put my thinking cap on and add to your ideas to create something that you are then proud to post on socials or as a video on Youtube.
Drop me a line for a chat...
Corporate headshots
Sometimes work comes from out of the blue. While working in Belgium Karen reached out to me to shoot her a new Corporate portrait. The next day searching around found a great location in the hotel I was staying in. It had huge windows letting in some beautiful morning sun. All I needed to do then was speak to Karen in this relaxed situation and shoot away, capturing some formal portraits along with some fun smiling ones.
Headshots
Corporate headshots can have many uses, pitch documents for tenders or perhaps friendly approachable photographs for your website. The mood of the shots of course needs to be completely professional but it only takes moments to double up and have slightly more relaxed poses showing you and your company in a more approachable and personal way. It takes me 30 minutes to set up a shoot then each members photographs only minutes to complete, giving you stunning photography without disrupting your valuable time.
Fashion polaroid portraits
I was asked recently by an aspiring model for some portrait polaroids for her profile. The way most model agencies seem to work is that the polaroid portrait needs to not be overworked in the editing and over-filtered. The model to have a clean and natural look and for these shots to give the agency and potential clients a quick look to see what she (really) looks like.
Actor photographer Leeds
Actor Headshots Leeds, Manchester & London. Creating stunning headshots & portraits for actors and creatives. Natural light and studio headshots available - commercial and theatrical for actors, actresses, performers or presenters.
Fashion photography Leeds
My role as an experienced photographer for any aspiring model or someone who just wants a shoot as a way to remember what they looked like is to make sure they are completely relaxed. At first its always a shock, people are not used to whats needed and certainly not used to having a camera in their face for a day but with good direction and helpful hints and tips along the way, the results are always great. I always try and make each shoot fun while working. Otherwise, whats the point?
Message or call me directly to discuss how to help you make a start on your fashion journey - 07590423017
Sportswear Photographer
Another cold day in Yorkshire. “No way you say?” I photographed some Sportswear and Activewear photography for a super nice duo who were sisters. Brave enough to endure the cold and take the lead from me in creating some ‘fly on the wall’ shots as they warmed up and ran through such beautiful landscape. To create some great Sportswear and Activewear photography it really helps to ensure there’s a narrative for the days shoot. Something for the athletes to have in their head to help make more real. Two loving but very competitive sisters was enough of a story to work with. The girls train 6 days a week. For me, working with athletes showing sports kit is essential. They are passionate about what they do and of course they look great in the kit. There’s a real genuine look at what the brand kit product is capable of, putting it through its paces and looking great for wannabe athletes to be inspired by…
Jonny Brownlee - Alistair Brownlee HUUB photoshoot
While working in the studio, these two Yorkshire lads popped in. Not sure who they were, someone said they were good at swimming, cycling and running?
Takes all sorts I suppose! :)
Actor portraits
A huge drive for me at the moment is to photograph people and who better than to work with actors creating real moody actor photography. Working with good actors means we can immediately get to the zone of look and feel. Really explore a character portrait and work to perfect it. For me the skill is to understand what we need to achieve from the character portrait and with the right clothing, actor performance and correct lighting and direction from myself, the results can only be good…
Yacht sailing photography
I say it often but it's always nice to be asked by a client to shoot multiple photography events, year after year. You get a real understanding of what's needed together without too much in the way of repeated instructions. The client knows exactly what they will get from me - the job will be completed well and on time. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) asked me to shoot a wonderfully sunny weekend at the Rultand Sailing Club for their Sailability yachting races. A weekend of racing for the best para sailors in the country. Actually the first Multiclass event since 2019 after the pandemic. It's great to see the different modifications to each boat to suit the person sailing. The support of family and friends for each competitor is essential to get them what they need to compete. Genuine engineering brilliance created.
My role across the weekend was to capture a mixture of on the water yacht photography on and off the water activities. As always I try to capture moments through the day that tell a little more than just a sporting event. To capture some emotive moments alongside athletic grace. Pretty much the whole of my work is on land but it's always a treat to get on the water.
Cycling Brand Photoshoot
Fat Lad At The Back Brand Photoshoot - Yorkshire
Having good clients is great. They listen to what you suggest and let you do the job they expected from you. Here’s introducing the most lovely northern cycling clothing brand with the honesty and fun personality to capture the imagination of those cyclists who ride with pride and embrace the shape that they are. Making cycling clothing that fits all shapes and sizes. And in true northern style, so very loud and definitely proud!
It’s been my pleasure to work with the team on a few occasions now. This brand clothing photoshoot took place on a cold and damp February morning but whatever the weather, smiles on the Lads & Lasses faces shone through. Here’s looking forward to our future shoots creating together.
Let’s create something really cool!
I’m a reliable experienced photographer with a real passion to create photography that works for your needs whether is a brand sports shoot, fashion shoot, fitness shoot, corporate portraits, personal portraits, lifestyle photography, product photography or anything else. Delivering above and beyond all expectations.
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