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I have photographed products for Maison Bengal since 2018, from handwoven jute bags to hogla baskets and floor mats. This post is about what long-term client relationships actually look like, why the ethics behind this particular company are real rather than a marketing position, and what goes into product photography for a growing catalogue.
I recently photographed a selection of figurative oil paintings by local artist Sophie Crockett at my studio at Bentwaters near Woodbridge. Her work has a distinctive, dreamlike quality, with figures, horses, landscape forms, and rich colour playing an important role. This post looks at why photographing artwork accurately is often more technical than artists expect, and why controlled lighting, colour calibration, correct file preparation, and a consistent workflow matter when paintings are being used for catalogues, websites, prints, or professional presentations
I have been running a little series of studio product test shoots with everyday, recognisable brands. It keeps my eye sharp. It also keeps my lighting honest, because real packaging always fights back. This time I photographed Lyle’s Black Treacle. On paper, it sounds simple. A tin. A bold label. A red background. Then I…
This was another test shoot in my ongoing series of everyday, instantly recognisable brands. I keep doing these for one reason. They force me to solve the same problems my clients face, but in a controlled studio session where I can push and refine my process. This time it was Campbell’s Cream of Chicken Soup,…
This was another set in my product photography test series, using everyday brands that most people recognise straight away. I enjoy these shoots because they keep my studio skills sharp. I’m not chasing a “lucky” frame. I’m building a small, consistent set that holds together as a series. This time it was Robertson’s Golden Shred….
This was another set in my product photography test series, built around everyday brands that people recognise in a second. I keep coming back to food packaging for these tests because it is brutally honest. If my lighting is even slightly off, the product looks cheap. If my reflections are messy, the image feels messy….
This was the next set in my ongoing product photography test series, using everyday, recognisable brands. I’m building these shoots as triptychs because it keeps the work disciplined. Three images. Three clear jobs. One consistent look. Marmite is a brilliant subject for this. The jar is glossy and dark. The label is bold and curved….
This was the third set in my product photography test series, built around everyday, recognisable brands. I’m enjoying making these triptychs because they keep me focused on what matters in commercial work: clean control, repeatable lighting, and images that sit together as a proper set. Colman’s Mustard is a deceptively good subject. It’s a simple…
I have a plan over the next few months to do more of these studio test shoots. I love doing them. They are always great fun, and they keep my eye sharp. This time, I photographed a classic Lyle’s Golden Syrup tin on a green background. My goal was simple. I wanted a clean, controlled…
Heinz Ketchup Studio Product Shoot: Clean Hero to Controlled Drip (Personal Project) I like to start a New Year with a simple studio brief. One subject. One colour. One clear goal. This time, I chose a Heinz tomato ketchup bottle. It is an everyday product, but it is also iconic. The bottle shape is familiar….
Jewellery is one of the most rewarding but also one of the most technically demanding subjects to photograph. The reflective surfaces, fine textures, and small scale of each piece mean that lighting and composition must be handled with precision. At the same time, the photographs need to reflect the maker’s story and the values behind…
Why Online Brands Need More Than Just Product Photos If you sell products online, clear and consistent photography is essential. A simple studio image shows the details, quality, and finish that customers want to see before buying. But while clean images are important, they’re not enough on their own. Lifestyle photography adds context. It shows…
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