Photographing artwork for reproduction is an important part of our business. Whether it is for use on websites, catalogues or other printed material, getting an accurate representation of the work is vitally important. Here at Photography Firm we have spent many years perfecting our technique and in this time have photographed many hundreds of paintings, […]
The mere mention of photographing glass tends to bring a groan or two to anyone who’s ever tried. It’s up there with photographing shiny chrome taps or lighting, at least in terms of technical challenges. Not only is it transparent – it’s reflective and not, of course, in any direction that is useful. It lacks any […]
When selling your handmade crafts and creations on websites like Etsy and Not-on-the-Highstreet, high quality photographs will make you stand head and shoulders above the rest. Since customers can’t see or touch your items in person, your photos need to illustrate their beauty and quality in order to make sales. Great photography will also increase […]
When you are commissioning a photographer for your project, you may not immediately think of writing a brief. Although for larger projects it’s now a pretty common practice, working on a smaller shoot you may be tempted to question why you’ll need this. It might not always seem necessary, especially if you are working on a small […]
A great portrait is more difficult to create than you might first think and involves more than being technically experienced or having expensive equipment – It takes a few key factors to bring together a captivating image, and if one or more of these isn’t quite right, the end result can be pretty uninspiring. The […]
Even the most natural looking fashion shoot invariably has a lot of work behind it. It takes time and forward thinking to bring all the necessary elements together, and so careful planning can mean the difference between a productive day and a frustrating race to get the shots you need. As the main aims of […]
This little technique is one that I use regularly, and most recently for one of our regular homewares clients – ALLORA (www.allorashop.com). Allora commissioned us to help us create their overall photography style, as well as regularly photograph their new ranges. My sharks teeth trick is one that I use often – a simple way […]
We offer a number of different services to cater for standard or urgent bookings. Standard 7-day turnaround Products will be shot, retouched and supplied to you within 7 full working days* of their arrival at our studios, assuming we have all other necessary information as below. No deposit required. 3-day turnaround Products will be shot, […]
We routinely cart around and have access to tens of thousands pounds of specialist photographic equipment, but sometimes (actually quite often) it comes down to the little things that make the difference to a shot. Here, we share (in no particular order), some of our favourite non-photographic bits, bobs, gadgets and more. Retort stand […]
Just What is a Colour Balanced Workflow and What Does it Involve?! If there’s one thing that baffles most people – clients and photographers alike – it’s how to best colour balance / match / adjust and supply images. How do you make sure that colours are consistent from one shot to the next? […]
