Rosie Hay Ceramics beautiful pieces weren't being shown off in her existing DIY photography, so I was delighted to be given the chance to bring her products to life in this shoot. Rosie has kindly let me share one of her photographs above to illustrate the difference that professional photography can make. Her beautiful mugs become the aspirational product they deserve to be with a photo you'd find in a glossy magazine. This photoshoot was a lovely mix of warm, tactile, neutral styling which speaks to the natural tones of the glazes and clay. With linens, wood, and dried foliage, the products are kept centre stage but the images have a warm and inviting depth to them. I’ve never had professional photos done for my small business Rosie Hay Ceramics before and so when I contacted Jilly to enquire if she could take some shots, it was a seamless experience from start to finish, with amazing photos taken for me of some of my work, to confidently share and use on my social media, for applications for exhibitions and some PR. The difference some great photos can make to a small business is priceless. Thank you Jilly, am recommending you to all my small business pals." If you would like to book a photoshoot you can do so here. 
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 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, or a product photography style shoot where we create a bank of images in the studio that align with your offerings.
If you'd like to book a brand photoshoot, you can do so here.       Stacey of SD Studios got in touch after being recommended me by the lovely Ceramic Button. She explained that they were launching their online shop and were in need of a collection of lifestyle images to capture the mood of their product range. These would be used on socials as well as the new ecommerce site. The main products I was to focus on for this initial shoot were the Be Kind cards which come in four varieties - original, love, grief and business. Stacey went me details on the styling varieties for each but I wanted to make sure the images would have enough similarities to keep the brand visuals cohesive. I chose natural wood as the main background for a homely feel since the lifestyle aspect was important. The wall and other backgrounds was mainly blue to suit their branding. The scene changes from collection to collection but there are some props which intentionally feature throughout to help the images flow - notebooks, scalloped tray and candle. Here's what Stacey had to say about the photoshoot: We are thrilled with the product photoshoot from JillyJilly Studio. They’re exactly what we had wished for, and really do bring our products and personality to life in our new gift shop. The photography really captures the essence of what our products are about, and elevates them to a new level. They have brought a much needed freshness to the collection. We cannot express enough how pleased we are with them, and cannot wait to hear what our customers, friends & family think of the new look. As well as the outcome being perfect, the communication from booking the shoot to the delivery of the photographs was clear, enjoyable and professional. Thanks Jilly!" SD Studios launch their online shop this week so check it out to see more of the product images and browse their fab products. https://shop.sd-studios.co.uk/collections/all If you would like to book a photoshoot you can do so here.  1. Professional photos make a world of difference when putting together a wholesale catalogue. As well as a stand-out cover, you can really share your brand vibe with potential stockists. White cut-out pics are perfect for making an easy-to-use line sheet to help with ordering too. 2. If you’re taking part in a trade show you’ll want to make the most of your stand display - it’s cost you a lot to be there! Hanging large-scale prints of your favourite images is a great addition for catching passers-by at a busy event. Showing your best lifestyle shots can really show potential stockists what your brand is about and help them tell if you’re the right fit for their shop. 3. When setting up your profile for a trade show you can usually supply a handful of images - organisers are always on the look-out for images they can use on their website home page and socials to promote the event so make sure yours are irresistible. 4. Selling on Faire? The same applies, the better your images are the more likely you are to pop up on their featured suppliers. 5. Having beautiful images also makes life easier for your stockists as your products are easy for them to add to their website and promote to their customers. The more they sell, the more they’ll order from you. Summer Autumn Winter Since our first shoot at the start of the year, I've loved working with The Ceramic Button on a range of seasonal shoots. Claire has such a variety of ceramic 'buttons', tags and decor that it's been fun working out how to set up different themed scenes to suit. For summer we had a garden party/afternoon tea theme with cocktails, scones, fresh flowers and berries. In autumn, I sourced some early pumpkins and added cosy candles - Claire sent some acorns and conkers she managed to find too. Finally, for winter we had a couple of different scenes, more traditional cosy Christmas tea with reds and greens, and a baking set up to suit the other products. I kept the wooden background and bokeh lights for consistency. If you'd like to book a seasonal photoshoot you can do so here. I'm currently booking for February/March 2023.     Rachel from Scents of the Wild booked a mini shoot so I could update her Christmas candle photos to work with the images I shot earlier in the year. I used many of the same props and set ups for consistency but with a few subtle differences to add a festive twist. Red twine, holly, fairy lights and striped pegs were in keeping with the apothecary theme but definitely give the photos a Christmassy edge. A mini shoot is perfect for updating seasonal images - it's also super handy having some extra content to share on socials at this busy time of year! If you'd like to book a photoshoot you can do so here.      Ellis & Pip is a personalised jewellery brand with a beautiful range of silver, gold and gemstone pieces that are perfect for gifting. Laura got in touch to see if it would be possible to book a custom test shoot package. She wanted to see if I could capture the detail in her work that her current photos lacked. Laura sent me over her own props so the photos would be in keeping with her shop, and I added some soft pink linen which worked really nicely with these. When I sent over the photos, Laura replied "one word... WOW" and I'm happy to say that we've already got our first full shoot booked for 2023. If you'd like to book a photoshoot you can do so here.      My last shoot for Bluebelle Bombshell was back in Spring. This time, Jenna wanted some similar images but with a focus on on her cards, including Christmas designs. I used a lot of similar props to before - a mix of vintage and natural finds which Jenna provided - but with more stationery and painting items to suit the artworks featured. I love how the images turned out as they feel fresh with the colour pop backgrounds but the styling is still very Bluebelle Bombshell. If you'd like to book a photoshoot you can do so here.  
  I'm a big fan of Simply Katy's work so I was delighted when she contacted me about a photoshoot for her new calendars and tea towels. Her aesthetic is so modern and chic, and her travel inspired prints feature beautiful colour palettes. For the styling I was inspired by a Parisian breakfast theme, with croissants, fresh fruit and an espresso and gold accents. I think it really works in setting the tea towels in a way that frames them as a stylish kitchen accessory. Katy asked for the calendars to be shot in a lifestyle set up, so I kept the desk scene simple with changeable props to suit the featured months. Here's what Katy said about the final images: Awh wow!!!! You have done such an amazing job 🙂 I cannot tell you how pleased I am with the shots, they really show off the products and demonstrate to the customer how they can be used!" If you'd like to book a photoshoot you can do so here.
Wild Watcher Collections is a wildlife and nature inspired outdoor lifestyle brand. For our first photoshoot, Eve sent me a range of cosy embroidered beanies, t-shirts and sweatshirts. I wanted to create a feeling of bringing the outdoors in and when I saw this vintage ladder I thought it would work perfect as an unusual set piece. I kept the other styling quite minimal, with natural ivy and pinecones alongside some vintage props - binoculars and a British birds book. To tie it all in I kept wooden elements in all of the different images, either the ercol chair or natural wood board in the background. Eve was delighted with the final images and has booked in her 2023 shoots already! If you'd like to book a photoshoot you can do so here. |
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