THE STUDIO BLOG
Shoot Retrospective : Character Based Homewares
I’ve been working with Helen Russell throughout 2017 and now into 2018 year producing a whole range of product images for her, including single product images, and group images for…
Read more >Shoot Retrospective : Turkish Towels by Hammam Havlu
Although it’s not generally advisable to shoot only one product at a time, I can do that, with a small surcharge. More usually I would photograph several products at a time, which is a better option…
Read more >White Background Photography : Textiles & Homewares
Recently there’s been a lot of products coming into the studio where the client has requested white background shots. Here are some examples taken for…
Read more >Shoot Retrospective : Christmas Fused Glass Art Photography
Is it Christmas time already? Well no, but as products are generally prepared for sale well before Christmas Ann from Dragonfly Dichroic contacted me to have her Christmas…
Read more >The Studio : New Backgrounds & Surfaces
I’m currently in the process of creating new surfaces for the studio, to run alongside the existing ones that I have in stock, some modern and others such as this…
Read more >The Studio : Lifestyle Product Photography of Homewares
The studio was finished just after Christmas, and since then I’ve been locating various items of furniture, such as Mid-Century chairs, country style chairs…
Read more >USEFUL LINKS
Design & Print
Humbleprint did a wonderful job of printing all of my business stationery, and supplied me with really lovely paper and card stock too. If you'd like to support a small business instead of one of the big printing companies try Bob at Humbleprint.
"Print and design for small businesses – from business cards, leaflets, booklets and greetings cards, to stickers, posters, roller banners and more, HumblePrint does the (small) business."
Instagram Mentoring
I found Kia on Instagram as an artist, but noticed she also provided Instagram marketing advice. Thinking that it would be a good fit to get advice from another creative business, I ordered one of her Bespoke eBooks. Kia, describes herself as an Accidental InstaMarketeer, grew her account from 12 to 10,000 followers in one year and now has over 26,000 followers. Kia's standard eBook is on sale on her Etsy page, http://etsy.me/2Ec4rlf, or if you'd like to go for the bespoke version, send her a message at www.instagram.com/sticksandink
https://www.sticksandink.com/
Public Relations
Having been in contact with the chaps at Howling Moon PR, for a while now, they've been very helpful whilst discussing business and marketing matters, and are very highly recommended by mutual client Helen Russell. Located in London and Norfolk, they provide bespoke public relations, marketing and brand development. They offer an affordable, personal service and specialise in working with small and medium size businesses ensuring you get noticed by your potential customers.
https://www.howlingmoonpr.co.uk/
Website Design
I've known Paul the founder of Aura Creative Media for many years, he heads up a team of website and digital specialists. With this team they enable greeting card designers and publishers to succeed online and work with some of the most respected greetings card designers in the UK. They're noted for taking a genuine interest in your business and listening.