My Full Photography Workflow: A guide to working with IGC
Whether you’re a total newbie to working with photographers, or a seasoned pro that just wants to know how I work before booking, hopefully this handy guide will answer any questions you may have about how I work, and so all my clients know what stage I’m up to, and what’s coming next!
Photoshoot Accessibility Guide
As a chronically ill photographer, accessibility in photography is something I feel really strongly about, so I’ve put together this accessibility guide for my own shoots so you know what kinda of accommodations are available before you book! Have a need that isn’t covered here? Please don’t hesitate to ask or mention it in your pre-shoot questionnaire!
How to make sure your brand shoot feels authentic
What defines authenticity for you? Is it the way you dress, the colours you wear, the way you act? For your clients, authenticity is all about how you show up, and you want to make sure your brand reflects that!
Headshots vs Personal Branding
One of the most impactful things you can do for your business is to work with a professional photographer, and there are two main ways to do that. Headshots, and Personal Branding, but what’s the difference? Now I like to think of headshots as just one aspect of your personal brand, even if you’re a small business rather than an individual, you’ll still want headshots of each member of your team. Now whereas a headshot is just a simple portrait of your head and shoulders, a full personal branding session goes far beyond and includes images of your business and your brand personality.
Case Study: AMEX
In continuing my work for the amazing Purple Goat Agency, I was hired to produce a series of inclusive imagery for use in an asset bank for AMEX. We had a big team on the day that included myself, members of the agency, representatives for the client, and eight models!…
The great RAW debate
You might have come across the common debate on whether photographers should be giving out their RAWs or not. There’s many sides to the argument, and I’ll give my opinion, but first, what even is a RAW file?? First of all, let’s start with what a RAW file is not.
Five signs it’s time to hire a photographer for your business.
There are many reasons you might want to hire a professional photographer as a brand or business owner, but here’s a few key factors that you should consider!
Case Study: NIHR BioResource
NIHR BioResource are a medical research clinic based all over the country, the clinic I visited was a part of Cambridge University Hospitals. For this shoot I was tasked with creating both inclusive imagery that showcased the clinic, but also imagery that showed the accessibility features of the building itself.
Are Photographers artists?
Recently I went to see Blindboy Boatclub’s podcast live here in Manchester, and the guest he had on was legendary guitarist Johnny Marr, from The Smiths. A beacon, of local (to me) talent. And there were a lot of great topics they chatted about throughout the night, but there was one conversation that really got me thinking.
Purple Party 2.0 - Event Photos for PurpleGoat Agency
This September I had the absolute pleasure of photographing the Purple Goat Agencies second Purple Party event in London, celebrating their hardworking staff, and some of the amazing influencers they’ve worked with over the last year! I’ve worked on a few campaigns myself for Purple Goat over the last year, so it was a blast capturing this night for them.
Scott’s Personal Branding Session
Last month I had the pleasure of photographing Scott, from All 4 Inclusion, a charity focused on combatting lonliness in the disabled community and more. Working with disabled clients is one of the biggest joys of my job, I love being able to use my lived experience to service the community that helped me so much!
What is image licensing and do I need it?
There are many different types of image licensing out there, and for the uninitiated, it can be a lot of confusing jargon that makes you wonder what exactly you’re paying for. I’ve put together this guide to explain all the terms and reasoning behind image licensing for you, the client, so you can better understand what it is and why we use it.
How much does a photoshoot cost?
So you want to have professional photographs taken, and now you’re wondering how much it all costs. It's just a few photos after all, it won’t even take long! Well, not quite, photoshoots can vary hugely in cost and time, and you might have a different idea about how long things take than your photographer.
How to plan a great photoshoot
If you’re a business owner who’s been thinking about getting professional photography done for the first time, you might be overwhelmed about how to start. What’s even involved in planning a photoshoot? Can the photographer not just handle everything?? Planning a photoshoot, especially for the first time, can be stressful and confusing. So, I’ve put together this guide that includes everything you need to know (and what your photographer needs to know) to plan a great shoot!
Accessible stays with VisitEngland
This November I had the absolute pleasure of working with VisitEngland, Jennie Berry (aka WheelieGoodLife), and Gem Turner to demonstrate accessible stays and activities in the North York Moors. As a disabled photographer it was a privilege to be able to follow Jennie and Gem for two days documenting all the fun things they got up to!
A Sapphic Fantasy
This photoshoot was a celebration of Sapphic love (women loving women). Too often the Sapphic romance we get in popular media is tragic, laced with heartbreak, sadness and star crossed lovers. For once, I wanted something purely sweet, and loving, steeped in romance, not tragedy!
Self Care as a Practice
Self care is a phrase that I see thrown around a lot in the media, being used to sell more scented candles and bath bombs. But self care is about more than just having a night to pamper yourself every now and then, it should be a practice you build on over time that ultimately leads to you being happier, and healthier.
The importance of Queer Spaces
First of all, happy Pride Month to my fellow queers and all my LGBTQIA+ siblings out there! I hope you’re able to celebrate safely, and that you have a wonderful time, whether you’re out or not. For those that don’t know, I identify as queer through and through, from my sexuality to my gender!
Photoshoot Inclusivity Guide
Carrying on from my post about accessibility, let’s now talk about inclusivity! People come in all shapes and sizes and every person deserves to have an experience where they feel excellent about themselves!
And everyone deserves to have that experience in a place they feel safe, and accepted, and I aim to offer that!
Rest Is Revolutionary
Rest is one of the most important functions our body undertakes on a daily basis. It gives us time to mentally, and physically recharge, it helps our body complete necessary functions like rebuilding cells, and gives us energy day to day. So why, in today’s hustle and grind culture, is rest so frowned upon?