I had been eagerly awaiting the first brand photography session for Flora Percival ever since I met founder Harriet for coffee earlier in the year. I have never had so much fun talking about knitwear over an Earl Grey on a rainy day! OK, so the chances of those 3 things aligning might not be [...]
There's a pretty imposing backdrop to my on location shoot in North Devon - the beautiful facade of Taperley Park sits majestically near the estuary between Bideford and Barnstaple, lapping up the suns rays on a fabulous Friday. I'm here to capture the creative skills of the fabulously warm and bubbly Sophy Elena, from Sophy [...]
3 Simple Steps to a Brand Shoot that Shines There's plenty of things that can be done, both in advance, and on the day to make sure your brand shoot runs as smoothly as possible and provides you with the kind of content you deserve to have to give your brand a chance [...]
My role as one of the two main freelance photographers supporting Blackdown Shepherd Huts often has me visiting some of their customers as part of their own marketing campaigns. Touring the country with their management team talking to some of their customers is a delightful part of my business. I meet so many wonderful hut [...]
On Location.... Hillside Farm The cottage at Hillside Farm is a delicious little property. A converted barn space, crafted from local hamstone and set on the edge of a fabulous village community in Somerset. An Airbnb that's been lovingly put together to create what the owners call a 'simple but luxurious place to stay'. [...]
On Location.... Reiki Healing Somerset Say hello to Melanie, one of the hollistic therapists based at Church Street Wellness, in Crewkerne, Somerset. A perfect place to keep in your mind for all manner of hands on and hands off therapys, from Soft Tissue Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Myofascial Release, Acupuncture, Foot Health, Hypnotherapy, Physcotherapy and [...]
5 Things to Check before Booking a Photographer I've been a photographer since 2013, specialising in Brands since 2018. Over this time I've been lucky to have lots of returning clients but naturally there are many new clients too and for many of these it's their first time even exploring the option of [...]
On Location.... Rosewater Heart Reflexology Chloe is one of the therapists you'll find at Church Street Wellness, a wonderful place that houses a collective of independant therapists offering a huge array of holistic therapies to the local area, and when I first met her she was in the last few weeks of qualifying as [...]
Do Staff Photos Matter? Let's be honest, you've read that and thought - why bother with staff photos? It's not 1984 and there's no wall with everyones mug shot, sorry, the staff photos, hanging up of everyone in the business anymore - right? Well, that might be true for some businesses but let's [...]
What is Seasonal Photography? You want to make the most of your brand shoot. No, scratch that, you NEED to make the most out of your brand shoot. Whoever you have it with. I've mention the general benefits of having year round/seasonal photos to use within your brand content marketing in a previous blog, [...]
3 Reasons why a Brand Shoot should be part of your 2025 Marketing Plan There's always a ton of things you start to think about when planning a new year in business isn't there. Sometimes those few days we allow ourselves 'off' work over the December festive period can be the most productive [...]
On Location.... George Bannister George and I have known eachother for a few years now. I've worked with him on a number of occassions, primarily through his property development brand Black Oak with two of his incredible holiday lets, The Old Chicken House and Otterhead House. But there's an incredible backstory to this Somerset [...]
What is Digital Marketing Digital marketing is a broad term that encompasses all marketing efforts that use an electronic device or the internet. It involves various online channels and platforms to connect with customers where they spend much of their time: online. Digital marketing includes a wide range of strategies aimed at promoting products, [...]
On Location.... Lissa Milton Yoga Did you know Yoga is not just a physical practice? It's a holistic approach to well-being that aims to harmonise various aspects of your life, promoting balance and inner peace. Inner peace is very much at the heart of Somerset Yoga practitioner - Lissa Milton and just a few [...]
Immediate Steps to Take with Your Brand Photos The biggest mistake I see clients make when they get their new brand photos is really simple. Brand photography is a valuable investment for both you and your business, it's an effective way to increase your audience and sell your offers/services effortlessly. Consistency is key when [...]