Day Two: Place Farmhouse, Firle Conditions are virtually the same as the day before when we meet at the stunning Place Farmhouse for day two of the shoot – it may just be a degree or two cooler. We have less exterior shots today, but after a quick scout of the house we realise that […]
Day One: Firle Place, Firle It’s a cold, grey, dark February morning when we meet at the gates of Firle Place in Sussex to start a two day catalogue shoot for gentleman’s outfitters Peter Christian. One look at the sky tells us it’s set in for the day. We’re shooting for spring – bright […]
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 […]
Free Test Shots We realise that choosing a photography company can be a difficult decision, and that quality is key. Our standard minimum charge is for one hour at £150.00+VAT. This covers the set-up, lighting and studio time needed for around 1 – 5 items of tabletop size, 1 – 3 medium items, or one […]
