portrait of commercial and branding photographer Olivia Brabbs

Welcome to my blog

I am a commercial, editorial and advertising photographer working between London and Yorkshire.  I photograph people, places and food for lifestyle, heritage and hospitality brands.  Storytelling is at the heart of my work and I love bringing a documentary approach and eye for detail to create very natural images.  My photography journal shares shoot stories giving a behind the scenes insight into each commission.

Recent blog posts

branding portrait for murray hurst interiors in designer kitchen in Leeds

Murray Hurst Interiors

Personal Branding Photography in Leeds This was a gorgeous personal branding commission to work on.  Natalie is the designer behind Murray Hurst Interiors and works with clients across Harrogate and Leeds. This shoot is a brilliant example of how choice of environment can really elevate a shoot to another level.  Due to the nature of

Read More »
branding portrait for harrogate audiologist for the hearing suite

THE HEARING SUITE HARROGATE

LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY FOR WEBSITE AND BRANDING It was wonderful to be commissioned to undertake some lifestyle and branding photography for the launch of The Hearing Suite in Harrogate.  The Hearing Suite is an independent hearing clinic led by expert audiologist Emily Balmer.  Working in collaboration with brand and web design consultancy NIMA the shoot focused

Read More »

Bunny Hill Weddings – Venue launch branding shoot

BUNNY HILL WEDDINGS Venue launch branding shoot Bunny Hill Weddings is a brand new wedding venue situated in North Cliffe in Yorkshire.  I was delighted to be commissioned to photograph a styled branding shoot to support the launch and ongoing marketing of this stunning wedding venue.  It was wonderful to tie together 12 years in

Read More »

Commercial Photography Harrogate – Bettys Craft Bakery

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY HARROGATE BETTYS CRAFT BAKERY   I’ve been working with Bettys over the last year on a series of and lifestyle shoots supporting a new brand focus for their tearooms.  Well before I started working with the company one of my dream client commissions was to photograph at the Bettys Craft Bakery in Harrogate

Read More »

Lifestyle brand photography – Naked Dye

LIFESTYLE BRAND PHOTOGRAPHY NAKED DYE   It always wonderful to work with a client to support the launch of a business and so I loved this lifestyle and brand photography commission for Naked Dye.  Naked Dye creates a gorgeous range of handmade textile goods including table linens and aprons.  The pieces are all hand dyed

Read More »

Bishy Road Street Party 2018 – Music, fun and people

BISHY ROAD STREET PARTY 2018 MUSIC, FUN & PEOPLE   Every couple of years Bishy Road throws a massive street party and this year was absolutely brilliant.  Cars are banished and the street fills with stalls, food and of course people.  Bishy Road has been home for us now for 6 years and I adore

Read More »

Share me with those you love

Follow me on Instagram