Tell Me What You Need to Photograph
You do not need a complicated brief to begin. Tell me what is happening, where and when.
From a fast-moving press assignment to a documentary project, portrait session, event, commercial shoot or work connected to the sea, every commission starts with understanding what the photographs need to achieve.
Choose the Photography, Not a Package
Every assignment is different. Start with the type of work and we can build the shoot around it.
Press & Editorial
News, public events, demonstrations, editorial assignments and stories unfolding in real time.
Documentary
Longer projects involving people, communities, organisations and stories that need more time.
Sailing & Marine
Boats, crews, marine businesses, coastlines and maritime documentary work.
Travel
Destinations, people, outdoor experiences and visual stories built around place.
Events
Natural coverage of important moments, atmosphere, people and interaction.
Portraits
Professional, editorial and lifestyle portraits with a relaxed approach.
Commercial & Brand
Photography for organisations, campaigns, websites, editorial material and brand storytelling.
Something Different?
If the project does not fit neatly into a category, that does not mean it is the wrong project. Tell me the idea.
“The first question is not which camera to use. It is what should these photographs communicate?”
Send the Basic Details
Tell me what you need photographed, where it is happening and the date if you know it.
A short message is enough to begin.
We Work Out the Right Approach
We can clarify timings, access, intended use and the type of photographs required.
The photography should fit the project, not force the project into a template.
Confirm the Assignment
Once the details are clear, the date, scope and practical requirements can be confirmed.
Then I Concentrate on the Story
On the day, the objective is simple: be prepared, work professionally and remain alert to the moments that cannot be planned.
Five Things That Help
Do not worry if you do not know everything yet. Send what you have.
What would you like photographed?
Location or approximate area.
Date and approximate timings.
Press, editorial, website, social media, campaign, personal or another purpose.
When do you need the finished photographs?
You Do Not Need to Be a Photography Expert
Explain what you want to achieve. We can work out the photographic details from there.
Realistic Briefs Work Better
Access, time, location and circumstances affect what can realistically be photographed.
Unexpected Moments Are Welcome
A clear brief provides direction, but good photography still needs room to observe.
A good assignment has a plan. A better assignment leaves enough space for something interesting to happen outside the plan.
Ready to Book a Photographer?
Send me the story first.
Tell me what you are planning and I will have enough information to start discussing the assignment with you.