We are raised as consumers and people today always want more; in fact, they expect it. More choice, more value, more information. If you’re only using one professional headshot image across all your marketing and social media instead of personal branding photography you’re not giving the people what they want and you’re missing a great […]
Category: Branding
When one thing leads to another…
One of my favourite aspects of commercial photography is how through Simply connecting, one project can lead on to another – not through luck, but because of the connections you make along the way. And my recent photoshoots with okoHaus illustrate perfectly how good photography isn’t just about creating wonderful photographs, it’s about telling the […]
The psychology behind professional branding photography
We all know that a picture is worth a thousand words… But why? What is it about a well-taken image that can say so much? What is the psychology behind professional branding photography? Before I continue, I will add a disclaimer that I am most definitely not a psychologist. But I am a professional commercial […]
Keep it brief
When it comes to professional photographers, we are a mixed bunch! There are those who Simply turn up, take as many photographs as they can in their allotted time and leave, delivering the basics but with minimal forward planning. Others plan every last detail and won’t deviate from the brief, even if the opportunity for […]
How Notcutts have built their restaurant brand with consistent, relevant food photography.
In the world of food and food brand, 2023 was all about batch cooking, non-alcoholic beverages, pie fillings and cognitive eating, while 2024 was all about the resurgence of the eating out market. According to BidFood, one of the UK’s leading food distributors, key 2025 trends will see us exploring Greek, Turkish and Swiss cuisine, […]
If you go down to the woods today…
Sometimes a project arrives that feels too good to be true. And when Suffolk Wildlife Trust approached me about photographing their nature reserves over the course of a year, this was one of those! This assignment reminds me why I became a photographer in the first place and offers a fantastic opportunity to combine my […]
Behind the Scenes: A Day of Mini Headshot Branding Sessions with Simply C
A Simply You Mini Branding Portrait and Headshot session is an hour and a half of creativity, conversation and the opportunity for clients to bring out the best versions of themselves. A well-crafted headshot is more than just a photo – it’s a powerful business tool, an introduction, a first impression and a true reflection […]