CASE STUDIES

A selection of case studies from recent jobs, together with job costs, job specs and more.

Restaurant Photography Project

Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Building exterior
Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Front of house staff
Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Chef in action, plating up
Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Mixologist shaking a cocktail

Project Description

 

 

The newly renamed Lyle set itself up as a fine dining establishment, the head chef being ex Ritz and a lavish interior re fit, and exterior re model.


I was approached for the job through the creative agency ‘Colley Raine Associates’, who I have worked with before on several projects.


They needed a complete set of images for the website as well as other marketing material. This meant exterior shots, interior shots, staff head shots, kitchen staff in action, and the front of house staff in action.


The manager was delighted with the results and I was delighted when he gave me a complimentary meal for two .. with no limit. My wife was delighted too!


ESTIMATED COST FOR SIMILAR SHOOT - £1100

 

 

Project specs


Client - The Lyle 

Location - Kent

Shoot duration - 1 day

Number of arrangements shot - 7

Post production duration - 2 days

Number of pictures supplied - 64


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Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Waiter with plates
Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Wine racks
Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Building interiors
Commercial photography rebrand | Restaurant shoot | Building interiors 2

Lingerie Photography

Lingerie photography | Dark denier tights
Lingerie photography | Light denier tights
Lingerie photography | Black tights
Lingerie photography for Scholl | Tights packet

Project Description

Central London agency 'Make Marks', selected me for their client’s new product project, based on a previous lingerie shoot. That shoot came to their attention on Linked In when I posted one of the pictures that had been awarded a major competition win.


The client 'Scholl Footwear', were expanding into the lingerie market with their ‘Light Legs’ products.


Initially Marks came to be with the challenge of how to make the model appear as if she is floating in air, as if performing a ballet jump. What’s more they wanted 100% authenticity which meant it had to be real and not a Photoshopped image or illustration. During the initial meetings I proposed 4 methods of creating this look, together with the pros and cons of each.


I provided the model casting as well as studio search, stylist, assistants and catering on the day.


ESTIMATED COST FOR SIMILAR SHOOT, not including crew and talent - £14,000
Breakdown: Photography £1200, Special Editing £1500, global Licensing buyout for 5 images £11,300

Project specs


Client - Scholl, (Agency - Make Marks)

Location - London

Shoot duration - 1 day

Number of arrangements shot - 2

Post production duration - 3 days

Number of pictures supplied - 5

 

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Food packaging machine Photography

Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machine 1
Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machine close up
Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machines
Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machines 2

Project Description

 

 

Brillopak has a strong turnaround of its machines which are bespoke made to suit the client’s needs. Being large and heavy means they are not easy to move about, and strict delivery deadlines means precise timeslots for photography. Having worked with Brillopak on a number of projects, I know what to expect and can easily apply the required flexibility.


This P140 is one in a line of machines that provide rapid packaging solutions for a variety of purposes.


Another challenge brought about by the tight deadlines is that the photography has to be carried out at their design and build workshops. Again knowing the job has meant I have particular equipment and specific methods to get the job done.


The images are for brochures, website and sales material.


ESTIMATED COST FOR SIMILAR SHOOT - £1350

Project specs


Client - Brillopak

Location - Kent

Shoot duration - 1 day

Number of arrangements shot - 4

Post production duration - 3 days

Number of pictures supplied - 25


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Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machine 2
Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machine, close up 2
Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machine, in action with motion blur
Commercial product photography for Brillopak | Food packing machine 3

Headshot Photography

Corporate photography headshots 1
Corporate photography headshots 2
Corporate photography headshots 3
Corporate photography headshots 4

Project description

Active Assistance is the UK’s leading provider of complex care. Including headshots of all staff members is important to them as putting a face to a name means a lot in this world.


Timings were agreed on and worked around all staff members being present that day, as well as meetings with key staff. I was allocated a room which is really helps to create a bit of privacy for each staff member. No one wants an audience when they’re being professionally photographed!


I made sure that all the staff were informed well before the day so they were prepared both mentally, as well as having a heads up for the wardrobe department.


By hiring a professional commercial portrait photographer, Active Assistance underscores its dedication to valuing and highlighting its employees, enhancing morale, and fostering a sense of recognition within its team.


These corporate headshot sessions fulfill various needs and are prominently displayed on their website, in company literature, and in press releases. Furthermore, employees value having up-to-date profile pictures for their LinkedIn profiles and other social media accounts.


For companies aiming to maintain a polished and professional image, investing in regular corporate portrait sessions can greatly improve brand perception and employee engagement.


ESTIMATED COST FOR SIMILAR SHOOT - £325 Attendance fee + £45.00 per person

Project specs


Client - Active Assistance

Location - Kent

Shoot duration - Half day

Number of arrangements shot - 1

Post production duration - 1 day

Number of people photographed - 12

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Case Study

Food processing machine for for Bühler
Commercial photography for Bühler
Commercial photography for Bühler | Product in action with staff
Commercial photography for Bühler | Product shot
Commercial photography for Bühler | Product shot 2

Project Description

Bühler's new product the Sortex H has been developed using the best of Swiss and British engineering and is born through extensive experience in optical sorting for the food industry.


Bühler first contacted Zoom Films for the video production, who in turn recommended me for the stills work. Due to logistics, the video shoot and stills shoot had to be shot on the same day, so it benefitted all that we have worked with Zoom Films before and that we work very well together.


The images are for the new brochure, website and other sales material.


I was pleased that on completion of the work, the project manager has placed me on Bühler's standard supplier's list.


Estimated cost for similar shoot - £1450

Project specs


Client - Bühler 

Location - East Sussex

Shoot duration - 1 day

Number of arrangements shot - 5

Post production duration - 3 days

Number of pictures supplied - 48


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Commercial photography for Bühler | Headshot
Commercial photography for Bühler | Product shot 3
Commercial photography for Bühler | Close up product shot
Commercial photography for Bühler | Behind the scenes on the video shoot

Headshot Photography

Corporate portrait photography | Female in coffee shop
Corporate portrait photography | Female studio shot 1
Corporate portrait photography | Female studio shot 2
Corporate portrait photography | Female studio shot 3
Corporate portrait photography | Male studio shot 1
Corporate portrait photography | Male studio shot 2
Corporate portrait photography | Male in coffee shop
Corporate portrait photography | 2 entrepreneurs in coffee shop

Project Description

Entrepreneurial partners Helen and Glen approached me to have their headshots refreshed. Each had specific requirements for the market they aim at, and we spent some time before the shoot discussing this so as to be fully prepared on the day.


I recommended a 2 stage shoot, one at a nearby location and the other at my studio in Tunbridge Wells, Kent.


ESTIMATED COST FOR SIMILAR SHOOT - £450

Project specs


Location - Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Shoot duration - 2 hours

Number of arrangements shot - 4

Post production duration - Half day

Number of pictures supplied - 10

 

 

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