To a potential new client seeking any new service provider, can be a little overwhelming. It’s easy to wonder: Who are the people behind all the smoke and mirrors?
Adding a “Meet the Team” page or section to your website, or showcasing your actual team members on your social media is an easy, effective way to give your business an accessible face. It gives clients an idea of who exactly they’ll be working with, and shows potential employees that you’re proud of the people on your team.
Absolutely delighted to hear the UK roadmap out of lockdown on February 22nd! There is now a light at the end of the tunnel, with so many positives to really look forward to.
I just wanted to list off the types of shoots that I offer, and when these can happen. Understandably, these are provisional dates but it does give us something to work with.
Now to April 12th
Business Head Shots on Location, Personal branding photography, Property photography, Product photography, News/PR and Landscape photography.
No earlier than April 12th
Commercial Photography Studios open!
Studio sessions suitable for 1 individual person, for services including business head shots and personal branding
Commercial & Business Photography including hospitality and retail
No earlier than May 17th
Studio open to up to 6 people, or 1 household including business head shots, product photography with a team, family photo shoot, couples shoots, babies and kids photography, maternity photo shoots and all additional portrait and commercial photography types (only excluding large scale events).
From June 21st
EVERYTHING GOES!
Events, networking and conference bookings now welcome.
If you have any questions, would like to discuss possible photo shoots for now or the future, or to get booked in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
info@studioshotz.co.uk
01202 432234
Although the services we offer are now limited by the current UK restrictions, there are a few areas of work that we can still undertake safely.
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY & PACKSHOTS
We can provide white background pack shot photography, as well as styled studio photography of products. Our home based photographic studio is available for any products that can be dropped off to our Christchurch location & be left within our porch, to ensure no contact. Products can also be posted or scheduled for courier delivery to us.
PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHY
The property market is still open and trading, allowing estate agents to do house viewings “Initial viewings should be done virtually wherever this is possible and property agents should help you to do this” we can provide interior photography to help aid with the virtual viewings and sales visuals.
We can also use this time wisely to update airbnb, bed & breakfast or hotel imagery.
PRE-PLANNING FOR UPCOMING PHOTO SHOOTS
If you’re thinking about booking in for a shoot once restrictions ease, why not book in a preliminary conversation now.
Throughout all photo shoots, we are adhering to all social distancing rules, and COVID compliance to ensure the safety of all parties throughout the process.
All consultations and pre-planning of photo shoots will be done over the phone, over email or by zoom video chat.
All sales materials including invoices will be send digitally with no hard (printed) copies being exchanged in person. All images sent are digital, sent electronically.
If you have any questions, would like to discuss possible photo shoots for now or the future, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
info@studioshotz.co.uk
01202 432234
Members of a Dorset based football team have made a calendar to raise money for mental health charity, Mind.
Inspired by the popular film Calendar Girls, St John’s Rangers members practised their best poses and stripped to their last item of clothing in a bid to raise as much money as possible for a charity which is very important to them.
Team member and Service Manager at a care company, Dan Wilson said: “A lot of the team have struggled with mental health problems at some point in their life. The current pandemic has also shown that everyone has struggled, so we thought ‘why not do it?’ and I set the wheels in motion.
“There are all shapes and sizes showcased in the calendar; it’s not primarily about what you look like, rather ‘this is me.'”
The calendar doesn’t only feature pictures of the football team, but also relevant statistics, such as “just over three out of four suicides (76 per cent) are by men and suicide is the biggest cause of death for men under 35.”
For this reason, raising awareness of mental health is equally as important as raising money for charity.
Dan said: “For me, it’s about raising awareness which is at the forefront of the calendar and our main goal. We aim to sell all 50 calendars which should raise over £500 for Mind.
Following the new government guidelines, allowing photography studios to open from June 15th, we are delighted to be able to offer these services from then.
However, these photo shoots will not be taking place in our home-based studio, but instead at a commercial photography studio based in central New Milton, BH25.
Throughout studio photo shoots, we are adhering to all social distancing rules to ensure the safety of all parties throughout the process.
All consultations and pre-planning of photo shoots will be done over the phone, over email or by zoom video chat.
All sales materials including invoices will be send digitally with no hard (printed) copies being exchanged in person. All images sent are digital, sent electronically.
Although face masks are not actually government advised for my line of work, I shall be carrying them with me and will be more than happy to use throughout our photo shoot if it would make you, or any member of your team, feel more comfortable. This can be discussed during our consultation. “When managing the risk of COVID-19, additional PPE beyond what you usually wear is not beneficial. This is because COVID-19 is a different type of risk to the risks you normally face in a workplace, and needs to be managed through social distancing, hygiene and fixed teams or partnering, not through the use of PPE”- Gov.uk
We are adhering to all social distancing rules throughout the photo shoot process. Location photo shoots are available now.
All consultations and pre-planning of photo shoots will be done over the phone, over email or by zoom video chat.
All sales materials including invoices will be send digitally with no hard (printed) copies being exchanged in person. All images sent are digital, sent electronically.
Although face masks are not actually government advised for my line of work, I shall be carrying them with me and will be more than happy to use throughout our photo shoot if it would make you, or any member of your team, feel more comfortable. This can be discussed during our consultation. “When managing the risk of COVID-19, additional PPE beyond what you usually wear is not beneficial. This is because COVID-19 is a different type of risk to the risks you normally face in a workplace, and needs to be managed through social distancing, hygiene and fixed teams or partnering, not through the use of PPE”- Gov.uk
With the new government guidelines for the property market and allowing estate agents to do house viewings “Initial viewings should be done virtually wherever this is possible and property agents should help you to do this” we can provide interior photography to help aid with the virtual viewings and sales visuals, available now.
Studio Product Photography can still be undertaken at our home studio, for products that can be dropped off to our Christchurch studio location & be left within our porch, to ensure no contact. These can then be picked up at an agreed later date. Available now.
For products that require the client to be present during the photo shoot, we will have to use the commercial photography premises in New Milton, adhering to social distancing throughout, please see the full ‘studio’ section for guidance. Available from June 15th.
Please get in touch to discuss your photo shoot.
info@studioshotz.co.uk
WE ARE OPEN
enquiries and consultations this week 18th – 24th May
Photo Shoot bookings from 25th May 2020
But, what are we doing to keep our customers (and us!) safe for photo shoots?
We are limiting the types of shoots we are undertaking to ensure that all parties are safe throughout the photo shoot process.
All consultations and pre-planning of photo shoots will be done over the phone or over email, all sales materials including invoices will be send digitally with no hard (printed) copies being exchanged in person. All images sent are digital, sent electronically.
We are currently only offering face to face photo shoots outdoors, and not in our home studio. Photo shoots such as head shots and portraits, so that we can adhere to social distancing rules easily.
Although face masks are not actually government advised for my line of work, I shall be carrying them with me and will be more than happy to use throughout our photo shoot if it would make you, or any member of your team, feel more comfortable. This can be discussed during our consultation. “When managing the risk of COVID-19, additional PPE beyond what you usually wear is not beneficial. This is because COVID-19 is a different type of risk to the risks you normally face in a workplace, and needs to be managed through social distancing, hygiene and fixed teams or partnering, not through the use of PPE”- Gov.uk
Studio Product Photography can still be undertaken, for products that can be dropped off to our Christchurch studio location & be left within our porch, to ensure no contact. These can then be picked up at an agreed later date.
We are also able to undertake all aspects of landscape photography; ideal for businesses to help showcase your local area, to provide updated website banners or to use as part of your social media campaigns.
Lastly, with the new government guidelines for the property market and allowing estate agents to do house viewings “Initial viewings should be done virtually wherever this is possible and property agents should help you to do this” we can provide interior photography to help aid with the virtual viewings.
So…..let’s chat!
01202 432234
info@studioshotz.co.uk
We’re delighted to announce a new studio package for families, couples and maternity photo shoots!
Our new studio package is £250 which includes a studio photo shoot, with time for an outfit change as well as a password protected online album to view all your sessions images and 10 high resolution digital images of your choice.
Our studio photo shoot package is covers the photographer’s skills, specialist editing time & personal consultations as well as 10 digital images electronically transferred to you.
We offer a range of prints, bespoke wall art frames and canvas prints, please contact us if there is something specific that you want from your photo shoot. We’re here to create the bespoke package you want. We’re happy to offer additions and amendments to our photo shoots including use of a make-up artist, photographing on location and longer shooting times.
The studio operates on an appointment only basis, we are available Monday – Saturday, 9am – 9pm.
… I want a family photo shoot before Christmas. Am I too late to book in?
If you are after images for Christmas, we highly recommend booking in your family photo shoots in NOVEMBER. We’re open Monday – Saturday 9am – 7pm, Saturdays are our busiest day so we advise booking as early as you can, call us on 01202 432234 to secure your photo shoot session.
Our standard opening hours apply until Thursday 20th December.
We’re open Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th, shoots available by advance appointment.
We’ll then be closed until Tuesday 8th January.
Last Shoot Day, with all products guaranteed by Christmas
Saturday 8th December
Last Shoot Day, with digital images only guaranteed by Christmas
Saturday 15th December
We’re happy to book photo shoots throughout the Christmas period, where products can be ordered with processing & delivery in January.
Last day for printed vouchers in the post; Friday 14th December mid-day
Virtual vouchers emailed to print at home yourself; Friday 21st December 5pm
Gift vouchers are valid for 3 months from 1st January
A Festival celebrating the benefits international culture has brought to Dorset has been hailed a big success. Organisers of the inaugural One World by the Sea Festival are planning a “bigger and better” version next year.
The community festival, organised by members of the International Education Forum of Bournemouth and Poole, attracted thousands of visitors to events taking place over four days and I was there to Photograph it!
Check out the full article at Bournemouth Daily Echo
Discovery Day at Bournemouth International College
I was recently commissioned by the Venus Awards to create their new magazine cover & focus feature. For this edition, Rowena Bird, co-founder of Lush graced the cover.
Within the magazine, the art director & I had planned a special photo shoot to reveal of the finalists of the awards ceremonies within the pages.
But, back to the cover…
Rowena kindly invited us into her home for the photo shoot. The house décor was so incredibly colourful, and Rowena’s personality so welcoming and cheerful, you’d never have guessed that it was a pouring down with rain outside and that it was 7.30am on a Monday…
While Anita took care of Rowena’s hair & make-up, founder of the Venus awards Tara Howard & I, raided Rowena’s closet and picked out her outfits, accessories & decided on our shooting locations.
The shoot itself was over within an hour before Rowena & I scooted off to her Poole shop to capture some images of her within her business.
My plotting with Art Director, Seb, was finally revealed! Within the glossy magazine housed the Dorset and Hampshire Finalists group photos that I’d taken at the respective finalist announcement events 8 weeks prior (with a few people photo shopped in! But you’d never have been able to tell)
The magazine was revealed on the Dorset Finals Night much to the delight of the finalists, having patiently waited 8 weeks to see their photos! It was lovely to see people engrossed in the articles on the awards night – sharing their finalists photos in anticipation.
So, pick up the magazine & have a read!
To finish off this blog post, here are my favourite unpublished shots from my photo shoot with Rowena….
