How can I help You?

A couple of really interesting shoots so far this year, as well as a recent training event, have made me think a little more about what I am trying to do with my photography.  In essence it’s about giving clients the very best images, but we need to look in more detail than that because I’m not the right photographer for some projects and equally I’m only likely to appeal to a select set of clients.

Who am I trying to appeal to? Essentially anyone who wants unique images in the areas I specialise in.  I teach other photographers how to light creatively and that’s one of the qualities I bring to a shoot.  I’ve also a track record of providing dancers, singers and actors with images that really stand out from the norm as well as the required industry headshots.  Very few of the people in my portfolio would describe themselves as professional models, most come from a dance or theatre background and many have no inclination to model professionally at all.

Clients then are likely to be finishing theatre school / dance training, wanting a boost to their professional portfolio or recording a significant moment in their lives.  Two of the best shoots I’ve done recently were with guys who had got themselves in to great shape and wanted some images to record that fact, one for a job application and the other simply because they could.

Who isn’t likely to want me to photograph them? I make no secret of the fact I’ve no interest in wedding photography, there are people far better qualified who will do it better than I.  For a generic family photograph a high street photographer is generally a better option.  Most importantly though, I’m not seeking out the bargain basement end of the market either.  I know some photographers will, for a pittance, give you a CD of all images from the shoot for you to do with what you will.  As the saying goes though ‘buy cheap, pay twice’.  My photography is about giving you something that most other photographers can’t, be it lighting, creativity, image quality or simply a unique space to shoot in (the studio I use is an old warehouse of some 4000 sq ft).  Having said that I understand that in the current climate not everyone has the resources to devote to a shoot of their own, in the next post therefore I’m launching a summer offer to give you a significant discount if you bring along a friend.

In conclusion then I hope you, as potential clients, see from my portfolio whether I can help you get the imagery you want.  You certainly don’t need to have aspirations toward the world of modelling, simply a desire to have a record of something unique.  Please get in touch if you think I can help.