Beauty photographer in London
I think anybody who shoots beauty photography in the studio will admit that its not all about them. Let’s face it without the the models, make up artists, stylists, and assistant it wouldn’t happen.
Working collaboratively with clients and a team of dedicated specialists to create stunning, crafted portraits is great thing for me to be part of.
Using my vision to convey of how the client wants to portray their product is an important part of the process.
Making a plan
Planning a shoot is always an insightful time for me understanding what is needed and expected helps me to deliver exactly what my clients want. As a Beauty photographer I alway find that the more the client talks to me the better the results I can produce.
Clear Vision
Having started my career shooting on film. I had to learn the craft of the studio photographer, working on the image and composition in camera.
This is a method of working that has stood me in good stead over the years making it “work” in camera as much as possible. It adds a subtle level of realism that makes the images real and believable.
It's all about communication
Having mastered the skills to craft the I think the most important part of this whole process is building a rapport with the models. Giving someone direction to achieve your goals is a vital part of the shoot.
In the studio
Like any other form of studio photography beauty photography, lighting is at the heart of it all.
Over the years I have built up a large collection of lighting kit needed for pretty much any project.
Some of the light modifiers I have made myself to my own designs to give me extra flexibility.
A great team
Being a beauty photographer in London has many advantages. Access to great people is for me one of the most important.
My stylist Sophie Surridge is fantastic at finding those elusive just right props you need.
https://www.sophiesurridge.com/
Nick Swaffield is a man I have worked with for the last 20 years and heartily recommend as one of the best in his field in London (if not anywhere). When it comes to retouching he really is a marvel.
https://nickswaffield.carbonmade.com/
I hope my work speaks for its self making my clients products look fab in the heart of London.
http://www.davidrowland.photo/objects
http://stilllifephotographerlondon.co.uk/luxury-photography/