Client Catch Up: Holly McAfee
Pop the kettle on for the first of my new client catch up series. Join us for a wee chat with Holly McAfee, a Dundee-based jewellery designer and maker inspired by nature.
Behind the Camera: A Little Bit About Me
Get to know the girl behind the camera. I’m sharing some little bits of my life and what I love. I should share my story if you’re going to trust me to help share yours!
New Year, New Website
JillyJilly Studio 2.0 is officially live! After a year of testing, tweaking, second-guessing, and stepping outside my comfort zone, I’m sharing the journey that led me here - from product photography to personal brand storytelling.
Creating Calm: A Cosy Home Fragrance Product Shoot
This home fragrance shoot required an understated aesthetic to capture a quiet sense of calm. Dusky lighting, and neutral textures are used to create a stillness that lets the candlelight shine.
A Very Speedy Pop Up Knitwear Studio Shoot
When Lyndsey Currie Textiles wanted to book a brand storytelling shoot we decided to create her dream studio at a hired location. See how we transformed a blank canvas and captured her knitwear brand in just 4 hours.
What Happens When You Book A Personal Brand Shoot?
A step by step of what to expect when you book your first personal brand storytelling shoot. From enquiring and planning to what happens on shoot day, this guide will help prepare you (and hopefully ease any pre-shoot worries!)
From Bland to Bold - A Candle Brand Photography Glow Up
One of my stand out shoots for 2026 was Calm Your Tits. I’m not supposed to have favourites but I had so much fun styling these bold and beautiful shots in the studio and around my home. I love a good transformation so I’m sharing the client’s before pic.
Pottery, plinths, and Plums
An art gallery inspired aesthetic for Ceri M Creations pottery shoot involved creating custom plinths to complement their glaze colours. Calm colours, paired back styling and a focus on texture helped these ceramics come to life for Ceri’s online shop.
Colour Co-ordinating jewellery shoot
This playful colour-block jewellery shoot resulted in bold statement images to level up Olivia Jacq Jewellery’s wholesale strategy. Co-ordinating coloured paper backdrops were used with minimal compositions for an editorial fashion feel to appeal to their arty customers.
Sunflowers & Sketchbooks: Storytelling Portraits for An Artist and Writer
A beautiful brand storytelling shoot capturing artist and writer Jenna Martin Leitch in her natural habitat. The imagery celebrates her joyful colour palette, creative rituals and the moments in nature which shape her work.
6 Key Shots to Give Your Candle Photography a Glow Up
Candle photography is definitely one of my favourites. I love styling cosy scenes and capturing the comforting ritual of lighting a candle. As a product photographer, I thought I would share my must have shots for giving your candles a glow up.
6 Ways to Elevate Your Service Based Business With Brand Photography
If you run a service based business a brand photoshoot is a fantastic way to create consistent visuals which help build trust and make your brand stand out. That could be in the form of a personal brand shoot which helps tell your story and share the face behind the business