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Wedding Dresses – Fashion Photography

Simon — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:06:03 +0000

I was asked by a wholesaler of wedding dresses to photograph some new creations for the 2011 season. The shoot was near Guildford and as we had previously shot the dresses on mannequins in the studio (see previous post) it was decided to use models for the shoot and to photograph outside. The brief was to add a fashion element to the imagery and produce some dynamic pictures for a major exhibition and also to provide the pictures for their brochures and publicity. Here are a couple of favourites from the session.

Wedding Dress Photography

Simon — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 11:41:04 +0000

I was asked by Village Brides, a wedding dress and accessories business based near Reading in Berkshire to photograph their collection of dresses for the 2011 season. This is part one of the shoot which took place at their premises in Spencers Wood. We used a large empty room adjacent to the showroom to set up a a studio backdrop. It was decided to have a simple high key feel to the images so a white background was used which was deliberately underlit and under exposed to create a pale grey background to provide differentiation between it and the dresses.

Sometimes it’s impractical to visit my studio depending on the products that need photographing. It’s reassuring to know that we can visit and set up nearly every kind of photographic studio configuration on location at your business premises or other location.

The above image shows our 2/3 light setup with a 9ft Colorama background. The finished image is show below.

Informal Business Portraits

Simon — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:39:50 +0000

Depending on what industry you are in, an informal studio portrait is ideal for website use. The friendly and relaxed nature of the image is ideal for creating a welcoming impression. These pictures are from Naava’s studio session. I had photographed Naava before a few years ago and her pictures were in need of updating. Naava is a birthing specialist and runs the Fertility Support Company.

A relaxed and approachable impression was essential to the feel of the pictures. Here’s a few favourite images from the portrait session.

Things of Beauty

Simon — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:31:59 +0000

It can be easy to make images of beautiful things but sometimes difficult to avoid lapsing into clichė. It can be harder to make eye catching images of everyday objects but rest assured if your living depends on selling products and items please call or email for a quotation. Then your products will sell themselves.

A detail shot from a handmade lightshade

Bathroom detail from a hotel brochure shoot

Places

Simon — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:17:15 +0000

Inspiring photography to showcase your building or location. Expert photographic technique is employed to show your property to it’s best advantage. Careful planning is the secret to great architectural photography.

Please click here to see some more architectural images.

Business Portraits

Simon — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:48:32 +0000

Your online identity is only as good as the material that accompanies it. Obviously well written copy is important but research has shown that images are many times more likely to make an impression on the viewer than a paragraph or two of text. Hyde End Studios specialise in people photography and working around your schedule, can create striking imagery that reflects your character and professionalism. Contact us to find out how simple the process is.

From a 'Board of Directors' shoot in Basingstoke

The dreaded group shot. We work really quickly to minimise the hassle.

Two contrasting headshots. One studio lit traditional portrait whereas a soft daylight treatment was more suitable for actress Julie Walters.

A relaxed studio portrait of Ian Keable, corporate entertainer.