COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG
As a hospitality photographer I absolutely loved this commission for The Robert Parker Collection. Ednam House Hotel is situated on the banks of the River Tweed in Kelso on the Scottish Borders. It’s a stunning location and so well placed for exploring Scotland. THE BRIEF: This commission played perfectly to my strengths to work
The Client: It was wonderful to be back working again with the team at Rudding Park Hotel in Harrogate. As a hotel photographer it was a real treat to photograph the newly refurbished Clocktower Brasserie. The Clocktower offers a relaxed informal dining experience during the day shifting to a glamorous feel in the evening. This
I’ve loved working on this hotel photography commission for new hospitality brand The Vices in York. The independent hotel is due to open later in 2021 and so to have been involved from the concept and development stages is such a privilege. The Vices will feature just a handful of stylishly designed suites for a
As Bettys pips past it’s 100th birthday I thought it would be a great opportunity to share some images of one of their best loved bakery products – the Fat Rascal. It has been such a privilege working with Bettys over the last 2 years. I’ve loved the diversity of the commissions which have covered
The commission for spa photography was undertaken as part of a 3 day branding shoot for the hotel and estate. The Coniston Hotel is situated in stunning countryside in North Yorkshire near to Skipton. The Spa is stunning and has breathtaking views across the estate lake and grounds. Photography started with photography of interior rooms
LOCATION BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY LIQUID LIBERATION MOBILE BAR It’s always great when businesses are proactive about photography opportunities. My client Liquid Liberation are a great example of this and spotted an opportunity for a location branding shoot at a planned event at The Shambles Food Court in York. The company were launching their new mobile bar
NATURAL LIGHT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY CGC EVENTS AT THE HEPWORTH CGC Event Caterers recently commissioned me to undertake a natural light food photography shoot of the newly launched cafe menu at The Hepworth in Wakefield. CGC are long established catering company with an impressive client list including York Racecourse. The Hepworth is a recent addition to
DRINKS PHOTOGRAPHY Pairings in York This was another fantastic commission undertaking drinks photography for the Pairings in York. This was my third shoot for the wine bar and it was great to add more work to their portfolio of images for website, social media and general marketing. The brief was to capture a fresh interior of the wine bar and then focus
HOLIDAY COTTAGE PHOTOGRAPHY North Yorkshire I was recently commissioned to undertake some holiday cottage photography for an exciting new website re-brand. The photography was for luxury holiday property Cherrygarth Cottages which is located near to Castle Howard in North Yorkshire. It was wonderful to be working alongside a brilliant team with Nima Consultancy managing the
DINE CATERING Christmas Ambassadors’ Dinner in Leeds I have worked with Dine Catering on several occasions in wedding world so it was lovely to be commissioned to photograph their Christmas Ambassadors’ Dinner last week. The dinner was hosted in the beautiful Mansion in Roundhay Park in Leeds where Dine are based. The photography brief was
WEBSITE PHOTOGRAPHY YORK Pairings Wine Bar It’s always a buzz when I get to see the launch of a lovely new website that features my images. Pairings is a gem of a wine bar situated on Castlegate in central York. I was commissioned to capture images to support the new Pairings website and also
Restaurant photography commissions are always a dream for me as they really enable me to combine my two favourite photography styles. Firstly, documentary photography to capture a sense of staff and the kitchen in action. Secondly, beautiful editorial style images of details including food, interiors and decor. These two elements combine wonderfully to support branding
So August was quite a momentous month as it saw me reach the big 40 landmark! A highlight of my celebrations was a stay at the new North Star Club near Beverley in Yorkshire. Launched by the owners of Jollydays Glamping near York, the North Star club takes woodland lodges to a whole new level.
YORK COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Grays Court Interiors Shoot Another fantastic shoot for boutique hotel Grays Court in central York. Adding some further bedrooms to their image portfolio along with the Sterne Room and decor details. Bringing a fresh modern feel that highlights the period features of the property. More images and information for hospitality photography for
So lovely to be back shooting interiors for beautiful boutique hotel Grays Court. It’s such a hidden gem of a venue – tucked away behind the Minster in central York. Lovingly restored with a stylish decor that compliments original features perfectly. The shoot covered interiors photography for bedrooms, bathrooms with a good focus on period
Swinton Park is one of my favourite Yorkshire hotels so I was thrilled to be commissioned by Dales Life Magazine to do a shoot for the Winter Issue at the Swinton Cookery School. The shoot documented Chef Director Stephen Bulmer leading the ‘Ultimate Sunday Lunch’ course. The full feature can be found on the online
Grays Court is one of York’s hidden gems and I love hearing people’s reactions after they’ve discovered it for the first time. The garden is just gorgeous with amazing views of York Minster. Inside, the boutique interiors combine sympathetically with the building’s history and heritage. I’ve photographed some weddings there as well as used it
There’s an exciting new Yorkshire launch on the horizon and I’m so delighted to have been commissioned to help with the photography. The owners of Jollydays which was the original (and many would say best!) glamping site in the UK are set to launch The North Star Club this summer. It will feature luxury cabins