Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Michael Sewell Photography - Commercial - Corporate - Product - Food Photography | Lancashire | Northwest Creative Photography based in the North West, working throughout the UK. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Photographing The RS200 in Barrow, Cumbria](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2026/06/photographing-the-rs200-in-barrow-cumbria/) - Photographing The RS200 in Barrow : I bet there's a few “Ooooo”s when this image is first seen. Not really surprising, as the RS200 was quite an iconic car. - [BTS Video - ELB1200 Review](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/12/bts-video-elb1200-review/) - A brief video of the last part of the Elinchrom ELB1200 review, using the Pro head for High Sync. - [Food Photography Hyde Manchester](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2024/02/food-photography-hyde-manchester/) - Food Photography Hyde Manchester : This shoot was requested by Hydes Brewery, and the images were needed to launch their menu revamp in time for summer. - [Using Speedlights to Maximum Effect for OCF](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/using-speedlights-to-maximum-effect-for-ocf/) - This is OCF (off camera flash) at it's cheapest, along with the use of some basic rules and techniques. - [Let There be Light!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/let-there-be-light/) - This was a very simple, but effective setup. The image was taken quite late in the evening and in darkness. All light is provided by off-camera flash, and the downside was having to setup by touch in the dark. - [Using One Speedlight for Bridal Portraits](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/using-one-speedlight-for-bridal-portraits/) - Lets talk budget stuff. One speedlight. What can we do with one speedlight? Well, in this instance, we used it to create a nice directional light which defined the texture and shape of the dress. - [Wedding Photography at the Fisherman's Retreat, Ramsbottom](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/wedding-photography-at-the-fishermans-retreat-ramsbottom/) - The Fisherman's Retreat is an amazing opportunity for any bride and groom when it comes to their wedding photography. The interior is amazing, and the staff are second to none. - [The Light Painted Bride](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/the-light-painted-bride/) - This is an image that seemed to have all the right ingredients, but just fell flat on the light test. The background was just far too dark to have any kind of detail in the hedges or bushes. If I opened it up for the bushes, the sky instantly blew out, and I lost any kind of atmosphere from the setting sun. - [Wedding Photography at The Holiday Inn in Bolton](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/wedding-photography-at-the-holiday-inn-bolton/) - All wedding venues have good and bad points. Some make you work harder as photographer, whilst others can cause you to become complacent. The Holiday Inn in Bolton is a venue that makes a photographer earn his money. - [Wedding Photography at the Great Hall at Mains](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/wedding-photography-at-the-great-hall-at-mains/) - It's funny, inspiration can come from the strangest places. This is a gate at the back of the Great Hall at Mains. The Hall itself has a huge potential for photography opportunities, both inside and out. But moving just that little further afield means we can get something unique. - [Speedlighting a Bridal Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/speedlighting-a-bridal-portrait/) - This was one of those settings that on the face of it, should have been great. Farington Lodge Hotel had recently built this gazebo at the far end of their grounds, with electricity supplied with the intention of some lighting to provide a nice romantic ambience to the setting. - [Speedlighting a Bridal Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/speedlighting-a-bridal-portrait/) - This was one of those settings that on the face of it, should have been great. Farington Lodge Hotel had recently built this gazebo at the far end of their grounds, with electricity supplied with the intention of some lighting to provide a nice romantic ambience to the setting. - [Wedding Photography at Eaves Hall](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/07/wedding-photography-at-eaves-hall-2/) - I do enjoy working at Eaves Hall, whether it's photographing their food, their rooms, or as in this case, a wedding. The venue allows a vast array of opportunities for the creative photographer. The above image was late afternoon, during the bridal portrait session. We had glorious skies with interesting clouds, and I really wasn't going to let that kind of opportunity pass me by. - [Wedding Photography at Eaves Hall](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/07/wedding-photography-at-eaves-hall-2/) - I do enjoy working at Eaves Hall, whether it's photographing their food, their rooms, or as in this case, a wedding. The venue allows a vast array of opportunities for the creative photographer. The above image was late afternoon, during the bridal portrait session. We had glorious skies with interesting clouds, and I really wasn't going to let that kind of opportunity pass me by. - [Asian Bridal Brochure Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/09/asian-bridal-brochure-photography/) - Without relevant and appealing imagery, you cannot expect to attract new clients. - [Wedding Photography at Gibbon Bridge, Chipping in Preston.](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/wedding-photography-at-gibbon-bridge-chipping-in-preston/) - The gardens at the hotel is pretty much a giant bowl, and you find the sun leaves the garden late afternoon. So, speedlights and location kit is the order of the day, - [Wedding Photography at Samlesbury Hotel, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/wedding-photography-at-samlesbury-hotel-preston/) - The Samlesbury Hotel, Preston, has some interesting locations for wedding photography, if you go looking for them. - [Creativity With Speedlights](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/08/creativity-with-speedlights/) - Creativity with speedlights - Whilst I have access to a wide range of lights and modifiers, sometimes simplest is best. On this occasion, simplest was fastest - [Food Photography in Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/food-photography-in-preston-2/) - Shooting food on location can present it's own challenges, with restricted space being one of them. Smaller and more powerful lighting create elegant solutions. - [Food Photography in Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/11/food-photography-in-preston/) - Photographing food on location in the restaurant allows the ambience of the setting to reflect in the image. I can be found working within restaurants - [Food Photography in Lancashire and the North West](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/12/food-photography-in-lancashire-and-the-north-west/) - Food photography in the Northwest, including Lancashire, Cumbria and the Lake District. From Cafes to restaurants and all on location. I come to you! - [Fusion Outdoors](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/11/fusion-outdoors/) - Having to switch from social photography to food photography on the hoof, with limited resources. - [Interior Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/interior-photography-in-lancashire/) - This series of images were requested for a PR company that specialised in PR for companies dealing with interiors. The brief was rather vague, other than to get a variation of images, including details. The guidance would come from the builder and owner. - [The Port A Beach Lodge in Port Aransas, Texas](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/11/the-port-a-beach-lodge-in-port-aransas-texas/) - The Port A Beach Lodge in Port Aransas, Texas : Photographing the Beach Lodge inside and out, and at night. - [Clarke Carlisle - Foundation for Dual Diagnosis](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/clarke-carlisle-foundation-for-dual-diagnosis/) - Meet Clarke Carlisle, ex professional footballer and founder of the charity, Foundation for Dual Diagnosis. My brief was to take a few location portraits, which were to be more than the usual corporate headshots. Something a little different. - [Turning Day To Night](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2025/03/turning-day-to-night/) - Turning Day To Night : I was originally going to title this piece "Chasing The Tail". Yes, possibly a bit of a strange title for an image of a guitar player on stage, but bear with me. - [Turning Day To Night](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2025/03/turning-day-to-night/) - Turning Day To Night : I was originally going to title this piece "Chasing The Tail". Yes, possibly a bit of a strange title for an image of a guitar player on stage, but bear with me. - [Classic Car Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/09/classic-car-photography/) - Classic car photography is a real passion of mine. Okay, so I'm a sucker for automotive photography of any description. - [Review Elinchrom Rotalux Go 55x75cm](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2024/07/review-elinchrom-rotalux-go-55x75cm/) - Review Elinchrom Rotalux Go 55x75cm : I tend to keep my softboxes for years & found choosing carefully in the first instance, can pay dividends in the long run. - [Review Elinchrom Five](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2024/01/review-elinchrom-five/) - Review Elinchrom Five : Following the launch of the Elinchrom One, Elinchrom hinted at something bigger on the horizon. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet the Five. - [Photographing Food With Speedlights](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2023/08/photographing-food-with-speedlights/) - Photographing Food With Speedlights : The best thing about food photography is the fact it requires very little lighting, and the smallest speedlight is capable - [Product Photography In Preston Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2024/02/product-photography-in-preston-lancashire-2/) - Product Photography In Preston Lancashire : SetGear are a company based in Penwortham in Preston, creating production equipment engineered for film & TV. - [How Wedding Venues Use Imagery In Their Brochures](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2024/01/how-wedding-venues-use-imagery-in-their-brochures/) - How Wedding Venues Use Imagery In Their Brochures - Through captivating visuals, they tell a visual story, showcase amenities and features. - [Ravenglass Handmade Ice Cream](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2024/01/ravenglass-handmade-ice-cream/) - I had an enquiry from Ravenglass Handmade Ice Cream, which at first I thought was to be a food shoot. Ice cream? Food? Seemed kinda obvious to me. - [Wedding Photography at Samlesbury Hotel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/wedding-photography-at-samlesbury-hotel/) - Wedding Photography at Samlesbury Hotel : Occasionally, I come across a venue where I feel I may have a challenge regarding where to do the portrait session. - [Snow White and her Groom](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/06/snow-white-and-her-groom/) - Snow White and her Groom - The day was pretty miserable and we were subjected to showers, which is fine, as there's plenty of stuff I can do in light or heavy rain, if the bride and groom are game. - [Snow White and her Groom](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/06/snow-white-and-her-groom/) - Snow White and her Groom - The day was pretty miserable and we were subjected to showers, which is fine, as there's plenty of stuff I can do in light or heavy rain, if the bride and groom are game. - [Review Phottix M200R LED Panel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2023/01/review-phottix-m200r-led-panel/) - Review Phottix M200R LED Panel : I'm getting a lot of LED panels for review. To be honest, I've been pleasantly surprised by all those I've reviewed - [Review Phottix Raja 65cm](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/review-phottix-raja-65cm/) - Review Phottix Raja 65cm : after using the Phottix Raja range of softboxes years, I needed something smaller than my 105cm, so I took a look at the 65cm hexa - [How Restaurant Owners Use Food Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/11/how-restaurant-owners-use-food-photography/) - How Restaurant Owners Use Food Photography : Restaurant owners understand, marketing to a target audience isn’t driven by the business, it’s driven by clients. - [How Restaurant Owners Use Food Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/11/how-restaurant-owners-use-food-photography/) - How Restaurant Owners Use Food Photography : Restaurant owners understand, marketing to a target audience isn’t driven by the business, it’s driven by clients. - [Studio Ninja Studio Management Software Review](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2020/12/review-studio-ninja-studio-management-software-review/) - Studio Ninja Studio Management Software Review, an end-to-end client management software designed for busy photographers. - [Review - Phottix M180 LED Panel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2021/02/review-phottix-m180-led-panel/) - Review - Phottix M180 LED Panel : I firmly believe video is for someone else to do, so why am I having a play with the Phottix M180 LED panel? - [Review - Phottix M180 LED Panel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2021/02/review-phottix-m180-led-panel/) - Review - Phottix M180 LED Panel : I firmly believe video is for someone else to do, so why am I having a play with the Phottix M180 LED panel? - [Simple Product Setup Using Two Speedlights](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2021/04/simple-product-setup-using-two-speedlights-2/) - Simple Product Setup Using Two Speedlights : A simple exercise in basic product photography, using available tools, such as speedlights etc - [Quick And Simple Product Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/quick-and-simple-product-photography/) - Quick and simple product photography : Lighting techniques for products can vary as wildly as the range of products themselves. - [What Is A Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2023/01/what-is-a-portrait/) - What is a portrait? : It's certainly not a headshot, mugshot or snapshot. Nor is it merely a likeness of a person, or a quick snap of Friday night happenings. - [Using One Light](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2023/01/using-one-light/) - Using One Light : Using artificial light can make a huge difference to your images, and therefore your appeal to potential clients. - [Motorcycle Photography Carlisle Cumbria](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/motorcycle-photography-carlisle-cumbria/) - Motorcycle Photography Carlisle Cumbria : Things to bear in mind with motorcycles - an abundance of chrome, dark recesses, chrome, lots of detail, and chrome - [Creating Lifestyle Product Shoots](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/creating-lifestyle-product-shoots/) - Creating lifestyle product shoots : Lifestyle imagery is far more than a photograph of a product in use. Your client has a very specific target market In mind - [Review Elinchrom One](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/review-elinchrom-one/) - Review Elinchrom One : 131Ws in a small, and rather aesthetically pleasing little unit. But is that all there is to it? I tend to need more than 131Ws. - [Location Dance Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/location-dance-shoot/) - Location dance shoot : I've used the Elinchrom Ones on a number of clients shoots so far, including food and automotive. So now for something different. - [Automotive Work With The Elinchrom One](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/automotive-work-with-the-elinchrom-one/) - Automotive work with the Elinchrom One : Automotive work is a particular passion of mine, and it would certainly be an interesting test for the Elinchrom Ones. - [Food Photography For The Lavender Hotel Group](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/food-photography-for-the-lavender-hotel-group/) - Food photography for the lavender hotel group : Whenever I'm asked to review a piece of equipment, I tend to use the equipment in real world scenarios first. - [Photographing Large Vehicles On A Bright Day](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/photographing-large-vehicles-on-a-bright-day/) - Photographing large vehicles on a bright day : I use two light sources for most car shoots, but I can't get away with two for a huge artic, & make it look good - [Review Phottix Raja Deep 80cm Hexa](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/08/review-phottix-raja-deep-80cm-hexa/) - Review Phottix Raja Deep 80cm Hexa - This isn't your bog standard, use every day kinda box. Nor was it bought with the intention of using it for all & sundry - [Using The OM SYSTEM Cameras For Automotive Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/03/using-the-om-system-cameras-for-automotive-photography/) - Using The OM SYSTEM Cameras For Automotive Photography - I've used many cameras over the years, for commercial, food, automotive, property and products. - [Review Phottix Raja 105 Hexabox](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2021/06/review-phottix-raja-105-hexabox/) - Review Phottix Raja 105 Hexabox - I have previously reviewed the Phottix Raja 30x140cm Stripbox. An incredibly well made and extremely high quality modifier. - [Review Sirui E30B Bi-Colour Soft LED Panel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/08/review-sirui-e30b-bi-colour-soft-led-panel/) - Review Sirui E30B Bi-Colour Soft LED Panel - As a lot of you will know, my main strength is lighting, and this is what attracts my clients. - [Review - Phottix 150cm Hexa Softbox](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2021/10/review-phottix-150cm-hexa-softbox/) - Review - Phottix 150cm Hexa Softbox. Another addition to my modifier range, alongside the strip boxes and 105cm Hexa from Phottix. - [Review - Phottix Raja 30x140cm Stripbox](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2020/05/review-phottix-raja-30x140cm-stripbox/) - A review of the Phottix Raja 30x140cm Stripbox with example images - [Overhead Food Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2021/08/overhead-food-photography/) - There’s been an increasing trend for overhead food photography. This tends to go against the grain, as it’s not a natural viewpoint for a prospective customer - [Why Use The OM SYSTEM Cameras For Food Photography?](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/02/why-use-the-om-system-cameras-for-food-photography/) - Why Use The OM SYSTEM Cameras For Food Photography? Having used various film cameras, and then digital, I've found the OM SYSTEM cameras to be best suited. - [The Development of the Professional Photographer](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/the-development-of-the-professional-photographer/) - Meet Wayne Myers, creative photographer. A fairly simple statement perhaps, but I'm proud to have been of help during his journey from student, right through to fully fledged, knowledgeable, and very capable photographer in his own right. - [Adding Flash to Ambient Light](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/adding-flash-to-ambient-light/) - This is another from Jo and Paul's wedding, and like the gate image, this was just one of those scenarios you kinda stumble across. - [Who photographs the photographer?](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/who-photographs-the-photographer/) - A portrait for social media, websites and anything else you care to think of. We all need them. So who photographs the photographers? - [Who photographs the photographer?](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/who-photographs-the-photographer/) - A portrait for social media, websites and anything else you care to think of. We all need them. So who photographs the photographers? - [Feeding The Eyes](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/feeding-the-eyes/) - Food photography depends very much on good light, and yet the textures, shapes and form can respond extremely well to quite a simple lighting setup. - [Miops Flex on Kickstarter](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2020/11/miops-flex-on-kickstarter/) - Some time ago, I wrote a review on various Miops triggering devices. My first was the Miops Smart trigger, which revolutionised a lot of the creative product shots I was doing with water etc. There is a lot more to t he trigger than this, but it was the laser and sound triggering I was interested in. - [Finally......](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/06/5-2/) - OK, so it's taken a while. Quite a while. Or as Catherine or Stuart will no doubt point out, a very long while. A while for what? Well, I've said, time and time again, I'll set up a blog and this is finally it. And how long is a while? Oh, about three years. With the ever increasing workload, and ever decreasing free time, it's just been one of those things I was to do tomorrow, and tomorrow seems to have finally arrived. - [Edinburgh Trip](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/06/edinburgh-trip/) - The culmination of several attempts to get this image, each attempt accompanied by cursing and limping. However, I would consider the aggravation and discomfort to be worth it in the end. It was taken at the river mouth at Crammond, on the Firth of Forth. - [The Regatta is sunk!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/07/the-regatta-is-sunk/) - Just been informed that a regatta I was to cover in September near Denbigh, Wales has been cancelled. Apparently the organisers were informed by email within the last day or so. The waterboard are draining the lake to allow maintenance to be carried out on a wall. The lake will be out of use throughout - [The Regatta revived!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/07/the-regatta-revived/) - Funny, isn't it? You get told everything's off. There's no water, no lake, no boats, no people and no fun! Until you speak to one of the guys in charge. "Yes, the water will be low, and we can't say for sure how low. Cancel? not yet!" So, I still have a regatta in September. - [Scott and Leanne](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/07/scott-and-leanne/) - Saturday proved to be one of the more relaxing weddings I've photographed. No rush, no holdups and no complications. Leanne and Scott are both organised people, and it showed on the day. It was a nice sized wedding with close family and friends invited, who were all very warm people. Leanne's father, Paul, is a - [Scott and Leanne](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/07/scott-and-leanne/) - Saturday proved to be one of the more relaxing weddings I've photographed. No rush, no holdups and no complications. Leanne and Scott are both organised people, and it showed on the day. It was a nice sized wedding with close family and friends invited, who were all very warm people. Leanne's father, Paul, is a - [Graduation](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/07/graduation/) - In the middle of working on the previous wedding photographs, I get a frantic call from a mother who wants her son photographed before the hired gown goes back the following day. Hmmm, ok I say and chuck my gear together and head out west. Well, across the valley, anyway. Rameez has just gained his - [The Leaping Groom](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/07/43/) - I strive to provide an image that is unique to each bride and groom, and it depends very much on the venue and the couple involved. Steve and Sue were very pro-active :o) - [Lotus Car Hire Track Day](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/08/lotus-car-hire-track-day/) - Sorry for the absence, but work has been a little busy of late (woohoo!) and the knee has been particularly bad, necessitating assistance from Matt for this shoot. Yesterday entailed an assignment I'd been looking forward to for some time. Lotus Car Hire provide trackday events for corporate clients and individuals. The day includes full - [Portpatrick Weekend](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/09/portpatrick-weekend/) - A bit of a disaster really. Arrived on the evening of the 26th August, and looking forward to photographing the jetskiing and spending time with good friends. Well, the friends were great, the jetskiing was short lived (very!) and the weather was tripe! Wondering why this entry is regarding August but filed in September? just - [Just for me!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/09/just-for-me/) - So what was I to do with two cancelled regattas and five days between them in Wales? I made it a weeks vacation instead, and photographed anything I fancied. Just for me. No editors, no clients, no one. Just for me. So, pretty much a week in Betws-y-coed with pretty good weather and a motorhome - [Adendum - Lotus Track Day](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/09/adendum-lotus-track-day/) - Remember the Lotus Track day article? Well, this is a small update to that entry which I should really have mentioned long before now. I mashed a quick slideshow for the company to use with a promotional evening (more on that later!). For those that want to know more of what they do, visit their - [LamboGenie Promotion Evening](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2009/09/lambogenie-promotion-evening/) - Not all corporate events are in huge halls with lots of tables and waiters. Passion 4 Events provide a complete bespoke service that are tailored to the needs of the client. - [An afternoon with the boys](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/03/an-afternoon-with-the-boys/) - Location shoots, especially for dogs or horses, places the family pet in an environment they are familiar with. It also tends to mean far more to the owner. - [Wedding at Murrayshall House, Perth, Scotland](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/04/wedding-in-perth-scotland/) - A beautiful hotel set in a stunning landscape, offering a huge potential for couples and their photographer. - [Bridal Portrait at Higher Trapp](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/07/99/) - Creating a unique bridal portrait when opportunities seem a little thin on the ground. - [Corporate Head Shot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/07/103/) - A quick, off the cuff corporate headshot for a BNI Director - [Outdoor Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/outdoor-portrait/) - Utilising the best of the light, and overcoming a common problem. - [Outdoor Bride and Groom Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/outdoor-bride-and-groom-portrait/) - Mytton Fold has a wonderful setting for outdoor wedding ceremonies, weather permitting. A large and beautifully flower covered wooden gazebo in immaculately maintained grounds. - [Bride Arrival](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/bride-arrival/) - Turning a rather overcast day into an atmospheric and appealing bridal shot - [The Watchful Bride](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/the-watchful-bride/) - Bridal portrait as the waiting bride watches her intended though the curtains - [An Umbrella Without Rain](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/an-umbrella-without-rain/) - Making use of an umbrella at a wedding, even when it fails to rain! - [Preparation of the Groom](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/preparation-of-the-groom/) - It's the norm to have bridal preparation shots within the album, but what if the bride is too shy? In this instance, we turned the concept on its head. - [Just one click! - Wedding Photography at the Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/just-one-click/) - Opportunities abound for portraits, for photographers who are vigilant and pay attention. The Alma Inn at Laneshawbridge has lots to offer - [KTM Riding Rough](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/ktm-riding-rough/) - KTM eating dirt during the MotoX des Nations. Taken as part of an assignment for White Power Suspensions - [Stretched Limousine](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/stretched-limousine/) - Part of an assignment for an exclusive wedding venue. - [The Window - Rosehill House Hotel, Burnley - Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/the-window/) - Making use of a decorative stained glass window for a bridal portrait at the Rosehill House Hotel in Burnley. - [The Window - Rosehill House Hotel, Burnley - Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/the-window/) - Making use of a decorative stained glass window for a bridal portrait at the Rosehill House Hotel in Burnley. - [Lytham Proms 2010](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/lytham-proms-2010/) - Coverage of the Lytham Proms 2010 with Lesley Garrett - [Church Interior - St. leonard's, Walton-le-Dale](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/church-interior/) - The beauty of church interiors - [Portraits](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/portraits/) - Location portraits, I love them. ok, so I may have a few challenges when arriving, but I find I get images that show more of the subject's character. - [Naturally Lit. No, really!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/naturally-lit-no-really/) - Beautiful bride lit with natural window light, utilising the window drape itself to act as a reflector. - [THAT Look - Contemporary Portraiture](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/that-look/) - Client's tastes in post processing should be considered with regard to increasing sales, rather than ignored because it doesn't suit my own preferences. - [The Ring Bearer](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/the-ring-bearer/) - Whilst the bride and groom are the centre of attention, it's far too easy to miss opportunities around you. - [The People’s Catwalk](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/the-peoples-catwalk/) - Giving up a whole day to work for free, tends not to appeal to many photographers. However, do it for the right cause and the right people, there are a lot of benefits. - [A Different Angle](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/a-different-angle/) - looking for a different approach isn't always easy, especially if situations don't present themselves at their best. - [The Singing, Ringing Tree, Burnley](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/the-singing-ringing-tree-burnley/) - Beautifully sculpted tree at Crown Point, Burnley. Even in the most gentlest of breezes, the tree will hum and sing to itself. - [After Dark](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/after-dark/) - An informal portrait session on location, after dark. With a little creative thought, it's not as impossible as it might seem. - [Team Captain](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/team-captain/) - Combination product shot and portrait, utilising basic off camera flash (strobist) techniques, with strong composition - [Fields of Gold - Beeston Manor Wedding Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/fields-of-gold/) - Creating a dramatic bridal portrait on a dull and overcast day. Taken at Beeston Manor nr Preston, in the wheat field behind the hotel. - [Corporate Climate](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/corporate-climate/) - Corporate photography in several guises, whether an awards evening, conference or party, the main aim is to provide images that accurately reflect the memories of the participants. - [Dare to be Different](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/dare-to-be-different/) - Contemporary makeovers for clients who want to express themselves in their own unique way. - [Yet More Daring!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/yet-more-daring/) - Following on from a previous shoot for Rachel Mason's Dare to be Different company - [The Studio Look](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/the-studio-look/) - Achieving a studio low key look in a home situation. - [It only takes one!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/10/it-only-takes-one/) - an assignment may take a number of hours to work through, but it only takes one image to meet or exceed the expectations of a client. - [A Gentleman's Sport (and Ladies too!)](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/11/a-gentlemans-sport-and-ladies-too/) - The Chuldow Marshal Arts tournament in Wakefield, with some interesting lighting challenges. - [Meet The Team - Tickled Trout, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/12/meet-the-team-tickled-trout-preston/) - Corporate team images are not usually the images that spring to mind when creativity is asked for. We just have to try harder, that's all. - [Sweeney Todd actor head shots](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/12/sweeney-todd-actor-head-shots/) - Last minute call for urgent headshots rather late at night. Just to keep me on my toes :o) - [Wedding Fayre Season](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/01/wedding-fayre-season/) - The first wedding fayre of 2011, and it's a resounding success. A nice way to kickstart the year - [A dark and empty room... Wedding Photography at Garstang Country Hotel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/01/a-dark-and-empty-room/) - Utilising a dark and empty room for informal portraits, particularly useful when the wedding schedule runs till after dark! Wedding photography at the Garstang Country Hotel - [Passion 4 Events Themed 80s Night](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/01/passion-4-events-themed-80s-night/) - Passion 4 Events hosted an 80’s Disco in support of the Wooden Spoon Charity. With 80’s arcade games and special guest X-Factor sensation Stephen Hunter. - [New Year's Eve at Carlito's Cocktail Bar, Clitheroe](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/01/new-years-eve-at-carlitos-cocktail-bar-clitheroe/) - Club photography isn't the easiest to master, but is very much sought after by the younger photographer - [Getting Creative With Essential Actions in Photoshop](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/02/getting-creative-with-essential-actions-in-photoshop/) - Making use of photoshop actions during post processing, particularly with a creative look to the finished image. - [Getting Creative With Essential Actions in Photoshop](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/02/getting-creative-with-essential-actions-in-photoshop/) - Making use of photoshop actions during post processing, particularly with a creative look to the finished image. - [Fusion Cocktail Evenings](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/02/fusion-cocktail-evenings/) - Joint venture with The Fusion Room in Preston, Carlito's Mobile Cocktail Bar from Clitheroe and Passion 4 Events. - [Waiting for the Train](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/02/waiting-for-the-train/) - Making use of a deserted train platform for a commercial shoot. - [Waiting for the Train](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/02/waiting-for-the-train/) - Making use of a deserted train platform for a commercial shoot. - [Final Hour at The Black Bull, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/03/final-hour-at-the-black-bull-preston/) - Band photography at it's most basic. Questionable lighting and tight spaces. A great way to spend an evening. - [Dance Instructor - Martins Arbidans](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/03/dance-instructor-martins-arbidans/) - Russian street dance instructor, Martins Arbidans, goes through his routine for a magazine article and interview with Rachel Mason of Dare to be Different - [A wedding in the rain](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/03/a-wedding-in-the-rain/) - When challenged with no light and no indoor options, we have to make the best of what we are presented with, even if it's raining. - [Lloyd BMW Colne - Dare to be Different](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/03/lloyd-bmw-colne-dare-to-be-different/) - Collaboration between Rachel Mason of Dare to be Different, and Lloyd BMW of Colne. The Lencarta Safari was very much at home in this location shoot. - [Wedding Brochure Photography - Alston Hall](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/04/wedding-brochure-photography-alston-hall/) - A beautiful venue, hidden away in picturesque surroundings. Stunning views and great wedding photography opportunities, both inside and out. - [Wedding Brochure Photography - Inn at Whitewell](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/04/wedding-brochure-photography-inn-at-whitewell/) - Creating images for the wedding brochure that would reflect the romantic and intimate nature of the hotel, and set their brochure apart from their competitors. - [Wedding Brochure Photography - Inn at Whitewell](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/04/wedding-brochure-photography-inn-at-whitewell/) - Creating images for the wedding brochure that would reflect the romantic and intimate nature of the hotel, and set their brochure apart from their competitors. - [Portfolio Shoot for Catherine Boden](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/04/portfolio-shoot-for-catherine-boden/) - A high end makeup artist requires very particular imagery for her portfolio, and this is where lighting and location is everything. - [Location Portrait Shoot - Nelson](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/05/location-portrait-shoot-nelson/) - Finding and utilising locations for portraits brings both benefits and challenges, although there is very little that can't be solved with forethought - [Vehicle Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/06/vehicle-photography-in-lancashire/) - Making an ordinary car stand out from the crowd. Presentation is everything! - [Penwortham Opticians Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/06/penwortham-opticians-shoot/) - Product photography for an Opticians in Penwortham, near Preston - [Farington Lodge - After Dark](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/06/farington-lodge-after-dark/) - A great venue that provides great opportunities for creative photography, no matter what the weather does! - [Low Key Model Portfolio Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/06/low-key-model-portfolio-shoot/) - Studio portfolio shoot for Yas Nawaz at Studio Sphere in Nelson, nr. Burnley, Lancashire. - [Product Photography in Preston, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/06/product-photography-in-preston-lancashire/) - Kingstons Fitted bedrooms in Preston required images for an advertising campaign with the Live magazine group - [Helicopter Location Assignment, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/07/helicopter-location-assignment-preston/) - Helicopter location shoot in Preston, Lancashire, with the intention to produce a dramatic publicity image - [Location Corporate Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/07/location-corporate-portrait/) - Not all corporate headshots need to be stuffy and boring, particularly if they are to reflect the companies ethics or approachability. - [Commercial Location Photography - Blackburn](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/07/commercial-location-photography-blackburn/) - Location photography for Bowker Blackburn BMW, highlighting the servicing side of their business. - [Pendle Bridal Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/07/pendle-bridal-shoot/) - The couple had one particular wish for their day. A wedding photo in front of Pendle Hill - [Vehicle Photography in Preston, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/07/vehicle-photography-in-preston-lancashire/) - Should I really provide only basic imagery when asked for? or should I give the subject matter every bit of conscientious effort I believe it deserves? - [Hair Salon Photography for Toni and Guy](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/08/hair-salon-photography-for-toni-and-guy/) - Hair photography for top salons is very demanding, but when asked to shoot on location at the salon, the key word is adaptability! - [Corporate Headshot, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/08/corporate-headshot-preston/) - Location corporate headshot for a Preston company, where the biggest challenge was ensuring the subject remained looking business like, rather than grinning. - [Sunkissed at Belmont, Bolton](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/08/sunkissed-at-belmont-bolton/) - Photographing towards the sun to obtain a pronounced sunburst with lensflare, balanced with a Lencarta Safari location lighting kit. - [A Parasol at Twilight](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/08/a-parasol-at-twilight/) - Utilising a parasol during the informal portrait session, to provide a unique image for the bride and groom. - [A Parasol at Twilight](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/08/a-parasol-at-twilight/) - Utilising a parasol during the informal portrait session, to provide a unique image for the bride and groom. - [Wedding Venue Brochure Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/09/brochure-shoot/) - Besides combining three assignments into one shoot, we also had it documented too! Just one of the many wedding venue brochure shoots we do. - [Toni and Guy #2](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/09/toni-and-guy-2/) - Seeing the difference a well placed hairlight can actually make, without going for the all out glossy liquid hair look so often seen. - [Preston Marriott](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/09/preston-marriott/) - A detailed look at the methods used to obtain the Preston Marriott wedding venue brochure images - [Hand Made Wedding Albums](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/10/hand-made-wedding-albums/) - A UK company producing handmade, bespoke wedding albums and for other uses. - [Wedding Venue Brochure Photography - Park Hall Hotel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/10/wedding-venue-brochure-photography-park-hall-hotel/) - Ensuring the images promote each supplier accordingly can be problematic, unless each supplier is catered for on an individual basis - [International Aid Trust](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/10/international-aid-trust/) - A location shoot for the Live Magazine group, requiring careful balancing of the flash and ambient light. A rim light was utilised to seperate the subject from the darker background. - [Prom Night Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/10/prom-night-photography/) - A quick portrait session for four young ladies before they embark on their prom night. - [Senior Location Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/11/senior-location-portrait/) - Effectively re-locating the sun to suit the image, rather than moving the location to suit the sun. - [Entry Level Studio Lighting](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/11/entry-level-studio-lighting/) - How many times have we heard “If only I could afford better!”, or something similar. Can cheaper lights produce pro quality images, and can a high quality image be produced both in the studio and a home environment - [Lakeside Sunset at Clevely Mere](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/11/lakeside-sunset-at-clevely-mere/) - Utilising the Lencarta Safari Classic to lower the ambient and enrich the colours. - [Santa and his er..... helicopter](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2011/12/santa-and-his-er-helicopter/) - Company launch of Toy Box Live, an innovative toy rental scheme based in the North West, serving the whole of the UK - [Lencarta Catalogue](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/01/lencarta-catalogue/) - Creating the right image for a catalogue cover entails a number of variables, including composition and content. Getting them right can be a lesson on juggling! - [Beauty and the Dish](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/01/beauty-and-the-dish/) - A combined assignment for Lencarta and Nicola Holt. Portfolio images for Nicola and catalogue images for Lencarta - [The Rock Climber](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/02/the-rock-climber/) - Being able to carry a studio lighting kit up a mountain, and have the confidence to know it will all work faultlessly when you get there, is quite something. - [Nicola's Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/02/nicolas-shoot/) - From the portfolio shoot for Nicola Sumner, at Studio Sphere. - [A Winter Wedding - The Villa, Wrea Green](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/02/a-winter-wedding-the-villa-wrea-green/) - During the first weeks of January, it's not only the distinct lack of ambient light from mid afternoon, but also the cold can play a huge part in image development. - [Corporate Headshot - Nelson, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/03/corporate-headshot-nelson-lancashire/) - Obtaining a corporate headshot without it making the subject seem stuffy or aloof. - [The Band Stand](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/03/the-band-stand/) - Carefully balancing the interior lighting of the bandstand and the ambient light to provide the atmosphere needed to capture the hearts of brides and grooms. - [Lencarta Location Lighting Courses, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/03/lencarta-location-lighting-courses-lancashire/) - Providing an introduction to location lighting. Explaining basic strobist equipment and how to get the most from the least. Then moving on to location studio lighting - [Food or Product Photography?](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/04/food-or-product-photography/) - Are wedding cakes food or product photography, and why knowing which should influence your approach. - [More headshots for Catherine Boden](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/05/more-headshots-for-catherine-boden/) - Originally intended as a wedding brochure shoot, circumstances conspired against us, but we managed to utilise the time and provide some images for catherine. - [Calthwaite Hall Wedding Brochure Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/05/calthwaite-hall-wedding-brochure-shoot/) - hiighlighting some of the unique features of Calthwaite Hall near Penrith, for their wedding brochure - [Vehicle Photography, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/06/vehicle-photography-lancashire/) - A bus is a fair sized image to light effectively in a single go. Preston Bus Company gave me the opportunity to prove it can be done - [The Love Seat and Patio](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/06/the-love-seat-and-patio/) - Identifying a suitable location for the bridal portraits can be tricky, but sometimes an "ok" setting can take on a magical appearance as the light fades. - [Location Portrait, Nelson in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/07/location-portrait-nelson-in-lancashire/) - Finding locations that reflect the personality of your client can be one of the first hurdles to overcome for an assignment. - [Country Bride at The Alma Inn, Laneshawbridge](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/07/country-bride-at-the-alma-inn-laneshawbridge/) - If you can capture the very essence of your bride and groom, your images will be worth far more to your clients, and will be recognised as such by their friends and family - [Pro Hair After Show Party](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/07/pro-hair-after-show-party/) - The importance of how you choose to light your subject can't really be emphasised enough with regards to hair or makeup photography. - [Fashion Shoot for Lencarta](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/09/fashion-shoot-for-lencarta/) - Identifying suitable locations is only the start of the process. Being able to recognise and overcome challenges to provide the client with the images they need is the rest of it - [Synchronising Flash at 1/8000th sec](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/09/synchronising-flash-at-18000th-sec/) - Clean synchronisation of flash at 1/8000th sec. Speedlights, studio lights or location lights, and no setup, training or faffing. Just plug n go! - [Synchronising Flash at 1/8000th sec](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/09/synchronising-flash-at-18000th-sec/) - Clean synchronisation of flash at 1/8000th sec. Speedlights, studio lights or location lights, and no setup, training or faffing. Just plug n go! - [The Bridal Veil](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/10/the-bridal-veil/) - Whilst not a sunset in the usual sense of the word, a setting sun can provide the much sought pazazz for your informal bridal portraits. - [The Pendle Imp](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/10/the-pendle-imp/) - Proof of concept shoot for Rachel Mason of Dare to be Different, for the Pendle Imp Festival - [Lencarta Mach 1N Transceivers in use](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/11/lencarta-mach-1n-transceivers-in-use/) - Lencarta Mach 1N Transceivers in action. Sync speed up to 1/8000th sec with compatible Nikon cameras - [Location Fashion Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/11/location-fashion-shoot/) - Location shoot for Live Ribble Valley magazine, at Kelbrook shooting Lodge. - [The Bridal Arch at the Dunkenhalgh](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/11/the-bridal-arch-at-the-dunkenhalgh/) - If a hotel has several weddings on the same day, it can really focus your attention on the area and opportunities presented to you. - [Even More Imps!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/11/even-more-imps/) - Further images for the Pendle Imp Festival, commemorating the 400 year anniversary of the Pendle Witch trails - [Location Fashion Shoot - Part 1](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/11/location-fashion-shoot-part-1/) - The first of three posts covering the fashion shoot in Bradford - [Animal Portraits Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/12/animal-portraits-lancashire/) - Pet photography is quite popular, and the opportunity to photograph this cheeky chappy really couldn't be ignored - [Location Fashion Shoot - Part 2](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/12/location-fashion-shoot-part-2/) - The second of three posts covering the fashion shoot in Bradford - [A wedding in the Rain](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/12/a-wedding-in-the-rain-2/) - Making the most of a difficult situation. Weather shouldn't be a barrier to photography, especially when you have a one day only event, such as a wedding. - [Location Fashion Shoot - Part 3](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2012/12/location-fashion-shoot-part-3/) - The thrd of three posts covering the fashion shoot in Bradford - [Wedding Photography at Ribby Hall, Wrea Green](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/wedding-photography-at-ribby-hall-bolton/) - Superb grounds make informal bridal portraits rather more interesting than the usual lawns and bushes! - [Fashion Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/fashion-photography-in-lancashire/) - Shooting fashion on location can be very demanding, and anticipating problems or challenges is all part of the game :) - [Fashion Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/fashion-photography-in-lancashire/) - Shooting fashion on location can be very demanding, and anticipating problems or challenges is all part of the game :) - [Fashion Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/fashion-photography-in-lancashire/) - Shooting fashion on location can be very demanding, and anticipating problems or challenges is all part of the game :) - [Simple Portrait Lighting](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/01/simple-portrait-lighting/) - Older clients need the lighting to be a little more forgiving. Whilst dramatically lit portraits are always going to be at the forefront of my mind, I have to be sympathetic to my client, and choose the best look for them. - [Black on Black](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/02/black-on-black/) - Jade Hespin, photographed for Lencarta's Focus on Imaging 2013 campaign. - [Red!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/02/red/) - This particular series was taken for Rachel Mason, who teaches hair colouring techniques for the major brands. - [The Big Umbrella](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/03/the-big-umbrella/) - Originally wanting to try and emulate high winds and lousy weather, our main problem was the fact that high winds and lousy weather is exactly what we got! - [Dark Angel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/03/dark-angel/) - Turning a rough concept into a final image can take some doing, particularly if it hinges on moving objects hitting the correct plane at a specific time. - [Dark Angel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/03/dark-angel/) - Turning a rough concept into a final image can take some doing, particularly if it hinges on moving objects hitting the correct plane at a specific time. - [Band Photography Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/03/band-photography-lancashire/) - Getting something punchy for a band can prove difficult, even in the easiest of circumstances. Full on sunshine makes you work just that little bit harder! - [High Speed Flash Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/04/high-speed-flash-photography/) - Utilising the ultra short flash duration of the Lencarta SuperFast heads to freeze thrown milk. 1/20,000th sec flash duration does the trick nicely! - [High Speed Flash Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/04/high-speed-flash-photography/) - Utilising the ultra short flash duration of the Lencarta SuperFast heads to freeze thrown milk. 1/20,000th sec flash duration does the trick nicely! - [Behind the scenes with Montego Bay](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/05/behind-the-scenes-with-montego-bay/) - Captive North's video of the shoot with Montego Bay - [Freezing Action with the Lencarta SuperFast Heads](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/05/freezing-action-with-the-lencarta-superfast-heads/) - Creating the images for Lencarta's promotion video for the new SuperFast IGBT heads. Great fun for all, except perhaps our poor model! - [Freezing Action with the Lencarta SuperFast Heads](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/05/freezing-action-with-the-lencarta-superfast-heads/) - Creating the images for Lencarta's promotion video for the new SuperFast IGBT heads. Great fun for all, except perhaps our poor model! - [Promotional Video of the Lencarta SuperFast Heads](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/05/promotional-video-of-the-lencarta-superfast-heads/) - Beautiful promotional video shot by Marmalade Toast, to promote and market the Lencarta IGBT SuperFast heads - [The Winter Garden Bride](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/06/the-winter-garden-bride/) - Daniella Jepson's paper wedding gown caused quite a stir at the Blackpool Winter Gardens - [Corporate Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/07/corporate-photography/) - As they say, image is everything. Getting the ethos and beliefs of your company into the one image that will be widely seen, is quite a task. - [Halloween, Vampires and Rain!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/10/halloween-vampires-and-rain/) - Shooting Vampires is always fun. Add in rain and good company, and it's guaranteed to be a few hours well spent! - [Lighting the Superhumans](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/12/lighting-the-superhumans/) - Shot as part of an advertising campaign for MobileTron - [The Hair Game](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/12/the-hair-game/) - Whether at salons or training session, space tends to be a premium resource. However, with a bit of thought, we can make the most of what we're given. - [Fashion Photography Blackpool](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/12/fashion-photography-blackpool/) - Adapting to a changing brief can be a challenge. Trying not to get your feet wet as the tide comes in is far more of a challenge, especially when running with lighting equipment! - [Wedding Brochure Photography - Preston, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/04/wedding-brochure-photography-preston-lancashire/) - Utilising unique aspects of the hotel to promote the venue to prospective brides. - [Wedding Photography - Preston Marriott](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/wedding-photography-preston-marriott/) - Making use of strong sunshine in wedding images can be problematic, unless well balanced with location lights to reduce shadowing. - [Advertising and PR Photography - Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/advertising-and-pr-photography-lancashire/) - Giving clients exactly what they ask for is important, but giving them something they hadn't thought of can make for a much stronger business relationship. - [Wedding Photography - Great Hall at Mains](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/wedding-photography-great-hall-at-mains/) - Opportunities have a habit of presenting themselves when you are pressured for time. But when they do, being able to think and act quickly can result in quite unique images. - [Furniture Photography - Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/furniture-photography-lancashire/) - Photographing large products needs more space, more styling, more time and more light. In fact, just more of everything! - [Furniture Photography - Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/furniture-photography-lancashire/) - Photographing large products needs more space, more styling, more time and more light. In fact, just more of everything! - [Wedding Photography - Fylde](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/wedding-photography-fylde/) - Bridal props encountered on the wedding day can help produce quite unique images. Seldom do they come as big as this! - [Product Catalogue Photography, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/05/product-catalogue-photography-lancashire/) - Clients often don't see or appreciate the time and effort that's required to create their "perfect image". - [Ice, Ice Baby!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2014/08/ice-ice-baby/) - If you challenge a photographer, they'll likely want to do it properly. And at this point, it's either go big, or go home! - [Location Fashion Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/location-fashion-photography/) - Adnan Bayyat's collections for London Fashion Week. Seven days to prepare a shoot that would ultimately take 17hrs to complete. - [The Alcove Bride, Heskin Hall](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/the-alcove-bride-heskin-hall/) - Making use of architectural features in bridal portraits. These features will often take on a whole new personality when lit. - [Location Fashion Photography with Adnan Bayyat and Swarez](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/location-fashion-photography-with-adnan-bayyat-and-swarez/) - Adnan Bayyat made use of painted canvases donated by the artist Swarez for two of his creations for London Fashion Week - [Product Photography Interview for Cabinet Maker Magazine](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/product-photography-interview-for-cabinet-maker-magazine/) - Discussing the benefits of product photography within the furniture manufacturing industry, and the subsequent published article - [Studio Fashion Photography with Adnan Bayyat](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/studio-fashion-photography-with-adnan-bayyat/) - Shooting fashion in the studio till well into the night. A very, very long day, but equally as rewarding. - [A Mini Adventure](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/a-mini-adventure/) - Location product photography doesn't come any more fun than car photography. Well, except when it's very cold. Or when it's windy. Or wet. Very, Very WET! - [Fashions Finest with Adnan Bayyat](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/fashions-finest-with-adnan-bayyat/) - Adnan Bayyat at London Fashion Week with Fashions Finest, the culmination of months of hard work and perseverance. - [Food Photography for Macdonald Hotels](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/food-photography-for-macdonald-hotels/) - Photographing to a specific brief regarding the atmosphere and room ambience. - [Food Photography for Macdonald Hotels](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/food-photography-for-macdonald-hotels/) - Photographing to a specific brief regarding the atmosphere and room ambience. - [Food Photography for Macdonald Hotels](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/01/food-photography-for-macdonald-hotels/) - Photographing to a specific brief regarding the atmosphere and room ambience. - [Bridal Portraits With One Light](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/bridal-portraits-with-one-light/) - Maximising the impact of a single light source for bridal portraits. - [The Graduate](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/the-graduate/) - A simple graduation portrait, using a lighting setup sympathetic to a hand painted background. - [The Sparkling Bride at Farington Lodge](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/the-sparkling-bride-at-farington-lodge/) - Pulling in available light, sparklers and flash, to create a single image - [Equestrian Equipment Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/equestrian-equipment-photography/) - A horse saddle contains many features such as leather grain, stitching and buckles that all need to be seen in detail by any potential purchaser. - [Wedding Photography at Barton Grange Hotel](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/wedding-photography-at-barton-grange-hotel/) - Some hotels are quite deceptive with regards as to what they can offer a bride and groom for their wedding photography. Barton Grange has a multitude of hidden gems - [Food Photography in West Yorkshire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/food-photography-in-west-yorkshire/) - The reason I enjoy food photography so much is down to the fact it can present so many challenges. - [Wedding Photography at Eaves Hall](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/wedding-photography-at-eaves-hall/) - Eaves Hall is a fascinating wedding venue, with lovely architecture and little hideaway places that are great fun for couples wanting photography that's distinctly different. - [Wedding Photography at Eaves Hall](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2015/02/wedding-photography-at-eaves-hall/) - Eaves Hall is a fascinating wedding venue, with lovely architecture and little hideaway places that are great fun for couples wanting photography that's distinctly different. - [Review – Miops Smart Trigger](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/05/review-miops-smart-trigger/) - In depth review of the Miops Smart Trigger and why it paid for itself with the first shoot. - [Elinchrom ELB 400 And High Speed Photography With The Miops Trigger](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/06/elinchrom-elb-400-and-high-speed-photography-with-the-miops-trigger/) - There's a basic rule of thumb when shooting high speed imagery such as the above. IGBT rules. Elinchrom offer a colour steadfast alternative - [The ELB 400 Boudoir Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/07/the-elb-400-boudoir-shoot/) - Utilising the flexibility of the Elinchrom ELB 400 system from The Flash Centre in a studio environment for a boudoir shoot - [The ELB 400 Boudoir Shoot](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/07/the-elb-400-boudoir-shoot/) - Utilising the flexibility of the Elinchrom ELB 400 system from The Flash Centre in a studio environment for a boudoir shoot - [Using Elinchrom HS heads to freeze motion](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/08/using-elinchrom-hs-heads-to-freeze-motion/) - I'm in the process of moving across to Elinchrom, and one of the areas of my work that looked like it may throw up a challenge or two is high speed photography. - [Chiaroscuro Portrait Technique](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/09/chiaroscuro-portrait-technique/) - Creative portraits for headshots with impact. A little different to the run of the mill stuff and very easy to create. - [Sports Portraits](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/09/sports-portraits/) - Meet Joe Harrison. A gentleman who has just celebrated his 100th 100 break in snooker. I was asked by a local working men's club to create the image, which would be framed and hung on the club wall. - [The Importance of Light](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/10/the-importance-of-light/) - Demonstrating the importance of light with regards to the quality of the image whilst using a ten year old fujifilm compact camera - [Review - Marsace BT-2541T Pro Carbon Fibre Tripod](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/10/review-marsace-bt-2541t-pro-carbon-fibre-tripod/) - From an aesthetic point of view, it's a thing of beauty! Understated with a black and red finish. The carbon fibre is 1mm thick tubing, extremely rigid and very ....... - [Packing Light and Tight](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/11/packing-light-and-tight/) - Travelling to the USA seems like a fun idea. New places, new sites and sounds and new friends. What a great idea. Oh, I almost forgot. I'm working. - [Bridal Brochure Shoot for the Port A Beach Lodge, Port Aransas in Texas](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/11/bridal-brochure-shoot-for-the-port-a-beach-lodge-port-aransas-in-texas/) - Following on from the morning's shoot of the rooms and exterior of the Port A Beach Lodge, I was to do a bridal brochure for the Lodge. - [World Food Championships Blogger Summit 2016](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/11/world-food-championships-blogger-summit-2016/) - My remit for the World Food Competition Blogger Summit was straight forward. Explain the importance of food styling, lighting and photography. - [The Tides of Change](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/the-tides-of-change/) - How I fell in love with the Olympus OM-D system, and my move from full frame the m43 - [The World Food Championships](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/the-world-food-championships/) - It was nothing like I expected, and everything I hoped for. It was fast, noisy and smelled delicious. - [The World Chef Challenge at the World Food Championships 2016](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/the-world-chef-challenge-at-the-world-food-championships-2016/) - Ultimately, the World Food Championship is all about the food. From BBQ to Seafood, and Chilli (or Chili if you're from over the pond) to Cake. It's all going on. - [The Final Table at The World Food Championships 2016](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/the-final-table-at-the-world-food-championships-2016/) - The final day at the World Food Championships was the big one. All category winners were going head to head with the aim of being crowned WFC World Champion 2016, and taking home the $100,000 prize. - [Wedding Brochure Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/wedding-brochure-photography/) - This was the first outing for the Elinchrom ELB400 in early spring 2016. This particular image was among the last to be shot on that day. - [Review - Marsace MT-01 Tabletop Tripod](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2016/12/review-marsace-mt-01-tabletop-tripod/) - I'd used tabletop tripods a great deal when younger, mostly for macro work. Later, I found my use of these small supports waned, mostly due to equipment getting heavier. - [The Outlaw - Avoiding Reflections in Chrome](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/the-outlaw-avoiding-reflections-in-chrome/) - This image came from a location lighting course I was asked to host in August 2015 for Cambrian Photography, based in Colwyn Bay, Wales. - [Recreating Window Light](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/recreating-window-light/) - This was from a lighting course I ran a little while ago. The intention is to recreate a window light and infer a little drama. - [Review - Strobius StrobiStrip](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/review-strobius-strobistrip/) - A review of the Strobius StrobiStrip 50cm and 100cm speedlight modifiers - [Lighting The Bat](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/lighting-the-bat/) - Basically, I wanted to create a cinematic look, with the hallmarks of the DC comic hero's stomping ground. - [Meet The Team](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/meet-the-team/) - The interior of the Mini showroom had an interesting chevron pattern on the wall, with the majority of the décor being black. I wanted to make use of the chevron in the background, but also create a little more atmosphere to the image. - [Bridal Rain Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/bridal-rain-portrait/) - My main aim was to ensure I lit as much rain as possible, and also provide an interesting composition for the two girls in this beautiful same sex marriage - [Team Mini - Lloyd Motor Group South Lakes](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/team-mini-lloyd-motor-group-south-lakes/) - I spent the early part of 2015 running around the Lake district and Cumbria in general. This was for Lloyd Motor Group, creating headshots, dealership interiors and exteriors, along with team shots etc. - [Food Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/food-photography/) - I wanted a darker food image that concentrated the viewer's attention on the main subject, rather than including the ambience of the surroundings, such as when shooting for a restaurant. - [Model Portfolio Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/model-portfolio-photography/) - Model portfolio shoots are often daunting for both the model and the photographer. Often, it's the first shoot for a model wanting to start a new portfolio. For the photographer, it can be a lot of work building the relationship and helping the model find their feet and feel comfortable. - [Shape, Form and Texture in Product Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/shape-form-and-texture-in-product-photography/) - Due to the complex shape and the need to ensure the various textures were visible, I needed to use a fairly complex four light setup. - [Lighting For Drama](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/lighting-for-drama/) - it was do it right then, or don't do it at all. And if I were to do it, it couldn't be a half-hearted attempt either. Family or not, any image taken is representative of my work. - [Cosplayer Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/cosplayer-photography/) - This was a bit of fun. Something to prove I don't just “work” and I have a real life outside the studio, or something like that. A horror cosplay shoot organised by the wonderful Hazel Riddle, friend, photographer and a general tormentor. - [Vehicle Photography in the UK](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/02/vehicle-photography-in-the-uk/) - I have to say, I do enjoy photographing vehicles. Automotive photography in all its forms, and not necessarily the fastest, sleekest sports cars either. I just like creating the best image I can for my client. - [Classical Imagery of Classical Instruments](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/classical-imagery-of-classical-instruments/) - I find it interesting how ideas can evolve. This image, for example, was a bit of a throw-away idea for the Northern String Quartet. A bit of something and nothing for their facebook page. - [Using Light to Define The Viewer's Perception](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/using-light-to-define-the-viewers-perception/) - Rebecca was looking to do something a little different to broaden the appeal of her portfolio, whilst Keli had a specific idea she wanted to try. - [Olympus E-M1 mkII HiRes Images With Studio Flash](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/olympus-e-m1-mkii-hires-images-with-studio-flash/) - Using the olympus e-m1 mkII and Elinchrom Skyport HS transmitter for 80Mp Raw images with studio flashes. - [Wedding Photography at Worsley Golf Club](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/wedding-photography-at-worsley-golf-club/) - A fairly dull afternoon, with a wonderful view and a great couple. What a wonderful opportunity. - [A Busman's Holiday for a Photographer](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/a-busmans-holiday-for-a-photographer/) - I've often said all my photography is client driven. From food to vehicles, roomsets to fashion, products to bridal brochures, it was always to realise someone else's vision. Which is great. - [The Black Widow](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/the-black-widow/) - This portrait was always going to be black and white, hard hitting and pretty much influenced by “Sin City” and the like. - [New Lighting Courses](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/03/new-lighting-courses/) - We have created a clear and structured range of training days, covering lighting and photography for photographers of all abilities. Simply choose your subject and choose the course suited to your ability. - [PR Photography on Location](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/pr-photography-on-location/) - This was part of a shoot for the Northern String Quartet, based in Manchester, but photographed at the outstanding Eaves Hall in West Bradford, Clitheroe. - [Photographing Captain America at the Comic Con](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/photographing-captain-america-at-the-comic-con/) - This was one of the first events the Olympus E-M1 covered. As I mentioned in the Tides of Change post, the Olympus was originally purchased for personal work. - [Photographing Chocolate](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/photographing-chocolate/) - Photographing chocolate can present challenges. If you aren't careful with regards to lighting, the chocolate can take on an almost plastic look. Not particularly conducive to one of the world's most renowned romantic food items. - [Modelling A Product](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/modelling-a-product/) - Photographing a product in a lifestyle setting can bring it's own problems. We need to remember that the model is secondary to the product, and whilst they create the desirable lifestyle our client wishes to market to their potential clients, we need to bear in mind the key points of the product. - [Modelling A Product](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/modelling-a-product/) - Photographing a product in a lifestyle setting can bring it's own problems. We need to remember that the model is secondary to the product, and whilst they create the desirable lifestyle our client wishes to market to their potential clients, we need to bear in mind the key points of the product. - [Portrait of a Photographer](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/portrait-of-a-photographer/) - This is the portrait of Wayne I shot for the blog entry on the launch of his own career as a full time professional, as opposed to working full time for me. - [PR and Marketing Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/pr-and-marketing-photography/) - Marketing and PR photography. Something that tells the viewer “This is me, and this is what I do.” - [Photographing Lights and Lamps](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/photographing-lights-and-lamps/) - Product photography for me, seems to attract a lot of domestic and commercial light manufacturers. This tends to be one of the types of products that's a little more difficult to photograph in-house by an employee with an iPhone or a “nice camera”. - [Creating A Simple Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/creating-a-simple-portrait/) - The technique demonstrated is “short lighting”, where an accent light is used on the far side of the subject's face, which then has a slimming effect to their features. This wasn't a portrait session, but a quick demonstration example, shot during a mentoring session. - [Engineering Product Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/engineering-product-photography/) - This was an unusual shoot. Not really the subject, or the lighting etc. More the circumstances than anything. - [The Northern String Quartet](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/the-northern-string-quartet/) - The one location that instantly sprang to mind when organising the shoot was Eaves Hall in West Bradford, part of the James' Places group. It's Georgian styling is absolutely perfect as a backdrop for the Northern String Quartet. The beautiful dark oak panelling invokes a timely ambience to the images, although you could practically hear the dark wood eating the light! - [Product Photography - Perspex Signs](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/product-photography-perspex-signs/) - The main thing I wanted to preserve, was the three dimensional nature and depth of the acrylic. The numbering was quite pronounced within the plastic, and I wanted to make sure that was obvious to the viewer. - [Product Photography - Perspex Signs](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/product-photography-perspex-signs/) - The main thing I wanted to preserve, was the three dimensional nature and depth of the acrylic. The numbering was quite pronounced within the plastic, and I wanted to make sure that was obvious to the viewer. - [Corporate Headshot Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/corporate-headshot-photography/) - Corporate headshot photography needs to say more than “hello!”, because it's also representative of the business. That can mean including the ambience of the setting, or putting the subject in context. - [Competitive Hair Styling Entry](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/competitive-hair-styling-entry/) - This isn't a headshot, or even a portrait. It's actually a product shot. Well, kinda. The product? Actually, it's the hair cut. This image is to be used to enter a national hair styling competition. All the attention is on the hair, not the model. - [Product Photography on White](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/product-photography-on-white/) - Yes, a product shot on white. I think this type of shot is possibly the bane of any photographer's life. There's no allowance for creativity, and clients ask for it because they see it on their competitors website. And of course, there's the fact that a number of the large e-commerce sites demand white backgrounds. - [Photographing Scania Trucks](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/05/photographing-scania-trucks/) - This Scania truck is part of a collection of trucks and wagons belonging to LCM Scrap company, based in London, near the City Airport. I was there to create a portfolio of images for use in their PR and marketing, but also for their new website, currently being developed by D & M Creative. - [Strawberry Splash](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/strawberry-splash/) - This image was developed for use with the food photography side of the business and has become quite widely recognised since we started using it a few years ago. - [Strawberry Splash](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/strawberry-splash/) - This image was developed for use with the food photography side of the business and has become quite widely recognised since we started using it a few years ago. - [Appealing High Resolution Product Images](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/appealing-high-resolution-product-images/) - The client manufactures specialist aluminium parts for cars and aircraft, and whilst their products will be shown on their website, they are also exhibiting at a trade show later this year, where extremely large images would be used on their stand. The 80Mp raw files from the Olympus E-M1 is absolutely ideal for this. - [Appealing High Resolution Product Images](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/appealing-high-resolution-product-images/) - The client manufactures specialist aluminium parts for cars and aircraft, and whilst their products will be shown on their website, they are also exhibiting at a trade show later this year, where extremely large images would be used on their stand. The 80Mp raw files from the Olympus E-M1 is absolutely ideal for this. - [Unlocking Olympus](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/unlocking-olympus/) - This is a departure from my usual posts, as it's not a lighting tutorial or a review of a piece of equipment. It is, however, of use to every Olympus shooter. - [Small Things!](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/small-things/) - This was an interesting project. Very small, highly detailed and meticulously painted miniatures from the Games Workshop range. The images were to be used to promote the painting and build skills, and the showing the detail was paramount. - [Black and Light](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/black-and-light/) - As a commercial photographer, I often find I'm switching backgrounds at a fair rate of knots. White, black and grey being the usual suspects. Not really an issue with most things, but anything that needs to be wall mounted is definitely a challenge. - [VW Camper Van Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/vw-camper-van-photography/) - Automotive or car photography is something I thoroughly enjoy doing. Steve's van is a really nice, dark metallic orange colour, and it was going to pop really nicely against the foreboding sky and landscape. - [Simple Two Light Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/07/simple-two-light-portrait/) - This is a very simple and quick portrait setup, giving quite a nice three dimensional feel to the image. - [Photographing Lindt Chocolate](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/07/photographing-lindt-chocolate/) - Chocolate. The one thing I have a hard time resisting when I'm photographing food. And this is particularly good chocolate, I have to say. Besides, if I didn't eat at least some of it, my wife would grab the lot, never to be seen again! - [On The Bounce](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/08/on-the-bounce/) - A quick lesson on personal health, and how it can affect your productivity when you believe you're superhuman. - [Mcoplus LE-R320 Tubelight Review](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/08/mcoplus-le-r320-tubelight-review/) - A review of the Mcoplus LE-R320 Tubelight, basically to see if it's a useful tool for a photographer. - [Photographing Food With The Elinchrom ELB1200](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/08/photographing-food-with-the-elinchrom-elb1200/) - I was lucky to be given early access to the Elinchrom ELB1200, and I wanted a number of shoots with various themes. Basically, to test the flexibility and capabilities of the unit. - [Workplace Portraits with the ELB1200](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/08/workplace-portraits-with-the-elb1200/) - Whilst photographing the food for Boundary Mill, I was also asked to photograph the chefs. As I'd elected to road test the ELB1200 during the food shoot, I felt the environmental portraits of the chefs would make a good contrast to the food imagery. - [Motorcycle Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/09/motorcycle-photography/) - Having had my first shoot with the ELB1200, I wanted a complete change of subject and challenges for my second shoot. - [Motorcycle Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/09/motorcycle-photography/) - Having had my first shoot with the ELB1200, I wanted a complete change of subject and challenges for my second shoot. - [Food Photography For The Cherry Tree, Blackrod](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/09/food-photography-for-the-cherry-tree-blackrod/) - I had been contacted by the owner of the Cherry Tree in Blackrod, a rather nice restaurant with an excellent reputation regarding its food. The brief was to keep the emphasis on the food, rather than the restaurant. - [EVA 2017 Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/09/eva-2017-photography/) - The annual Enterprise Vision Awards (EVA) 2017 were held at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool. - [Car and Automotive Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/car-and-automotive-photography/) - Making use of the ELB1200 power when shooting cars in strong sunlight. - [The Enterprise Vision Awards 2017](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/the-enterprise-vision-awards-2017/) - The Enterprise Vision Awards recognise women in business from across the North West of England. - [Food Photography for La Locanda Italian Restaurant, Gisburn](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/food-photography-for-la-locanda-italian-restaurant-gisburn/) - La Locanda is an Italian restaurant in Gisburn. A very intimate atmosphere with a real homely feel to it. I'd been asked to photograph a few dishes for a magazine article. - [Location Portrait With The Elinchrom ELB1200](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/location-portrait-with-the-elinchrom-elb1200/) - Whilst I only had the ELB1200 Action and Pro head to play with, I fancied my chances with pushing the Pro head as far as I could with the Skyport HS transmitter. - [Truck Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/truck-photography/) - Automotive or vehicle photography can be challenging, particularly large vehicles such as lorries or buses. And equally, it can be very rewarding. - [Food Photography for Just Prepd in Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/food-photography-for-just-prepd-in-preston/) - I have to say, I am surprised at just how many “niche” areas there are within a particular market. And I consider myself to be very lucky to work with a few companies that excel in niche areas. - [Automotive Photography in Chorley](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/automotive-photography-in-chorley/) - This little pocket rocket belongs to Gail Hull, MD of Total Insignia in Blackburn. And whilst I enjoy car and automotive photography of all vehicles, the rarer vehicles definitely have more appeal. - [Food Photography, Burnley](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/food-photography-burnley/) - The restaurants full title is Ninos at The Fighting Cocks, and my aim wasn't just to photograph the food, but to capture the ambience of the restaurant. It has a real family feel to the place. - [Car and Automotive Photography, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/car-and-automotive-photography-preston/) - This was part of a portfolio shoot for a classic car dealer in Preston, and a few of their cars were to be listed on an international sales site. - [Product Photography For Mosney Mill, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/product-photography-for-mosney-mill-preston/) - Mosney Mill is a company owned by artist, Emma Sutton. Her hand painted designs are the epitome of country living. - [Product Photography on White, for Fennel UK](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/product-photography-on-white-for-fennel-uk/) - The brief was quite simple. Clean images, with attention to detail. Because there were a large number of items, which needed tracking for cataloguing purposes on the new website, I deemed it easier all round if I set up a makeshift studio in their office, which would allow the shoot to be directed by the MD. - [Food Photography for Kenanks of Burnley](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/food-photography-for-kenanks-of-burnley/) - This image is from a shoot whilst supporting Hazel Riddle during a food shoot for her client, Kenanks of Burnley. - [Large Vehicle Photography in London](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/large-vehicle-photography-in-london/) - Photographing large vehicles brings it's own challenges. Photographing a group of four especially so. - [Headshot Photography for the Photographer](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/headshot-photography-for-the-photographer/) - Meet Damien McGlade, photographer and a long time friend. Although he did scare the hell out of me when I first met him. But that's another story. - [Food Photography in Burnley, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/11/food-photography-in-burnley-lancashire/) - This was a second shoot for Hazel, and her client, Kenanks in Burnley. Primarily food photography of an assortment of hotdogs. - [Car Photography - Mercedes SLR McLaren](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/12/car-photography-mercedes-slr-mclaren/) - I had the opportunity to photograph the rather beautiful Mercedes SLR McLaren at William Loughran, esteemed supplier of performance and luxury cars. - [Photographing Food at the Enterprise Vision Awards](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/12/photographing-food-at-the-enterprise-vision-awards/) - Part of my remit for photographing the awards, is to photograph the food immediately before the awards at the Winter Garden in Blackpool - [Fashion Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/01/fashion-photography-in-lancashire-2/) - Creating fashion images that carry a little more detail and interest, as opposed to the flat imagery often seen in the industry. - [Review - Sundisc](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/02/review-sundisc/) - The 60 cm Sundisc from Approach Studios is touted as an “ultra portable softbox reflector”, and it was this tagline that caught my eye when I spotted the kickstarter campaign in June this year. Just how portable is it? - [Portrait of a Violinist](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/03/portrait-of-a-violinist/) - This was a rather nice shoot, and a bit of a reunion. Hannah is a violinist and tutor, and needed some imagery for her website which promotes her sessional work. I say a reunion, because I had photographed Hannah and her boyfriend a good few years ago, when they were members of Montego Bay. - [Portrait of a Violinist](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/03/portrait-of-a-violinist/) - This was a rather nice shoot, and a bit of a reunion. Hannah is a violinist and tutor, and needed some imagery for her website which promotes her sessional work. I say a reunion, because I had photographed Hannah and her boyfriend a good few years ago, when they were members of Montego Bay. - [Portrait of a Violinist](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/03/portrait-of-a-violinist/) - This was a rather nice shoot, and a bit of a reunion. Hannah is a violinist and tutor, and needed some imagery for her website which promotes her sessional work. I say a reunion, because I had photographed Hannah and her boyfriend a good few years ago, when they were members of Montego Bay. - [Review - Miops Splash](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/review-miops-splash/) - The Miops range of triggers have become an integral part of my work kit. The Miops Smart is just a phenomenal accessory producing real creative opportunities with my commercial work, and the Miops Mobile & Dongle make life so much easier. - [Review - Miops Mobile and Miops Dongle](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/review-miops-mobile-and-miops-dongle/) - My initial interest in this unit had nothing at all to do with studio work, or even lighting for that matter. It basically utilises your mobile as a wireless, feature rich remote release. There is some overlap with the Miops Smart, such as the HDR and timelapse mode, but with a slightly different approach. The unit is small. Well, it's actually tiny. - [Food Photography in Barrowford, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/food-photography-in-barrowford-lancashire/) - Quite often, when presented with a dish to be photographed, I want to isolate a specific part of the food, rather than present the whole thing. This could be derived from the main ingredient, or the most photogenic item amongst the whole platter. - [Review - Elinchrom ELB 1200](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/review-elinchrom-elb-1200/) - I had the opportunity to use the ELB1200 ahead of it's release at the start of September 2017, and it was something I'd been looking forward t. So whilst I was keen to road test the ELB1200, I did have that little nagging voice at the back of my mind, quietly whispering “What can it do, that the ELB400 can't?” - [Review - Elinchrom ELB 1200](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/review-elinchrom-elb-1200/) - I had the opportunity to use the ELB1200 ahead of it's release at the start of September 2017, and it was something I'd been looking forward t. So whilst I was keen to road test the ELB1200, I did have that little nagging voice at the back of my mind, quietly whispering “What can it do, that the ELB400 can't?” - [Food Photography in Wirral](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/04/food-photography-in-wirral/) - I was asked to visit a young lady by the name of Kathryn Whitehill, in Heswall, Wirral who needed some food photography. She had been a contestant on Masterchef, and has a food blog entitled Simply cooked with love. She felt she needed some new images to help kickstart her new site revamp. A lovely lady, and her site is a good resource for home cooking recipes. - [Fujifilm GFX 50s, Why?](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/06/fujifilm-gfx-50s-why/) - I've contemplated medium format for a good few years now. I disliked it in my film days, because it was just far too cumbersome. I possibly didn't persevere for long enough, but should you really have to adapt yourself to become accustomed to a tool of the trade? I much prefer when a tool can adapt to my particular style of shooting, and meet my needs without unnecessary drama. - [Review - Quadralite Reporter 200 (Godox AD200)](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/07/review-quadralite-reporter-200-godox-ad200/) - My location kit consists of high powered battery strobes. That said, I do tend to pack half a dozen speedlights for fill and the like, and it's surprising what you can get out of a speedlight when needs must. - [Review - Olympus FL-900R](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/07/review-olympus-fl-900r/) - This review basically came about after a number of conversations I've had regarding my “run n gun” setup, which to date, was a Metz 64 AF-1. My original reason for choosing the Metz was the ability to use an external battery pack for reduced recycling times, whereas the current Olympus lineup have no external power option. - [Car Photography, Burnley](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/07/car-photography-burnley/) - I enjoy all aspects of my work, but there are two genres I think are my favourite subjects to shoot. Vehicles and food. - [Product Photography, Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/07/product-photography-lancashire/) - Product photography doesn't always need to be on white. On white images are required by a number of e-commerce platforms, such as Amazon, and unfortunately, many clients assume it's the norm. - [Review - Quadralite Litebox 50cm x 50cm Softbox](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/review-quadralite-litebox-50cm-x-50cm-softbox/) - I use a lot of folding softboxes in various forms, and all in an effort to create a smaller, lighter location kit. I've got numerous larger folding Octas and the like, but wanted a smaller softbox for closer work. I'd purchased “no name third party” previously, only to be disappointed with the build quality and the fact it had no inner difuser. So when I renewed my search, I came across the Quadralite Litebox 50x50 folding softbox which was listed on the pixedo.com site. - [Car Photography, Preston](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/car-photography-preston/) - After I'd had a run of silver cars, I was rather grateful for a black Ferrari 308GT Spider to turn up, and in rather nice nick too. The brief was for exterior and detail imagery, and the weather was rather good. - [Review - Elinchrom ELB500](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/review-elinchrom-elb500/) - When I get any new kit, whether for use or review, the first job is to familiarise myself with its controls and menu system. For a review, that's kinda obvious anyway. But for use on a job, it becomes a little more critical. Besides not wanting to look like a complete spoon in front of a client, time spent fiddling erodes confidence. Not to mention it can stop you getting the best out of the kit. The ELB500 was subjected to the usual exploration, although it all seemed very familiar. - [Food Photography for The Emmott Arms, Colne](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/food-photography-for-the-emmott-arms-colne/) - Mark, who owns the Emmott Arms, asked for a full range of images. This was to include food photography, and also interior and exterior images. He also wanted to include some staff imagery, although rather than headshots, he wanted lifestyle images that would reflect the character of the establishment. - [Review - Quadralite Stroboss 60 EVO](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/review-quadralite-stroboss-60-evo/) - Following my experience with the Metz 64 AF-1, and it's subsequent replacement after the Olympus FL-900R review, I wanted a cheap backup TTL speedlight. I took a look at the Quadralite Stroboss 60 EVO from Pixedo, and quite liked the listed spec and features. And here we are. - [Automotive Photography in Leyland](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/09/automotive-photography-in-leyland/) - This was the first real outing for the Fujifilm GFX 50s, with quite a rare incarnation of the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N430. The GFX turned out to be the absolutely ideal camera for the automotive or car photographer. This image was taken in Worden Park in Leyland, Lancashire. - [GFX and Renaissance Fruit](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/09/gfx-and-renaissance-fruit/) - I wondered how the Fujifilm GFX 50s would deliver on a nice, low key food image, not too dissimilar to the renaissance era paintings we are familiar with. It really wouldn't take an awful lot to light it, to be honest. Pretty much a single light, and a reflector. - [Automotive Photography, North West](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/02/automotive-photography-north-west/) - Automotive photography is basically about the light, how it impacts on the vehicle, and how you mitigate reflections. Like any product photography, you are using the light to either emphasise or hide shape, texture and form. Here, the wrapping material added to the equation with its reflective property. - [Review of the Accsoon A-1 S Gimbal](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/03/review-of-the-accsoon-a-1-s-gimbal/) - Okay, so I'm a stills guy. I photograph, and I do a lot of it. I've photographed since 1966, when I got my first camera, and that's my gig. I like what I do, and I'm happy at that. So, a good friend of mine says “You know those blogs you do? You should video the behind the scenes stuff!”. Yeah, thanks Damien! - [Photographing The Tesla](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/04/photographing-the-tesla/) - Automotive photography is one of the genres I really do enjoy. I like the challenge of the convex glossy or metallic surfaces, the challenge of hiding and avoiding reflections. What also gets my pulse racing, is the opportunity to photograph unusual cars. Cars such as the Tesla. While it's not particularly rare, you don't see one in every third parking bay at Tesco! - [Photographing the 5th Legion Cosplayers](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/04/photographing-the-5th-legion-cosplayers/) - Cosplayers. Definitely a unique type of client, and not because of the costumes. They tend to have quite a special outlook on life in general. They give up an awful lot of their time for charity causes, and quite frankly, they all seem to be a little bonkers! And it's this last trait that I love the most. - [Photographing the 5th Legion Cosplayers](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/04/photographing-the-5th-legion-cosplayers/) - Cosplayers. Definitely a unique type of client, and not because of the costumes. They tend to have quite a special outlook on life in general. They give up an awful lot of their time for charity causes, and quite frankly, they all seem to be a little bonkers! And it's this last trait that I love the most. - [Food Photography For The Cherry Tree at Blackrod](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/04/food-photography-for-the-cherry-tree-at-blackrod/) - I do enjoy photographing food. And photographing really good food is something else! This is the Cherry Tree at Blackrod. An outstanding venue with food to match. The colour and texture gives me plenty to work with, and it's these two attributes I want to get across. - [Dance Event Photography in Lancashire](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/05/dance-event-photography-in-lancashire/) - Whilst the above image may well look like a studio shot, it's actually one from a competition event held at Blackpool Winter Gardens. This was the Europeans annual competition, and I was there with Helen, of Helen Rose Photography. - [Cosplayer Photography Workshop - The Flash Centre, London](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/06/cosplayer-photography-workshop-the-flash-centre-london/) - Learn how to master ambient light and flash to shoot cinematic cosplay portraits, with lighting techniques that you'll be able to take away and apply to all your portraiture going forwards. Learn something new, but in the fun and relaxed environment of The FlashCentre's London photography studio. - [Lorry Photography for CP Davidson, Chorley](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/08/lorry-photography-for-cp-davidson-chorley/) - CP Davidson are based in Chorley, and build custom lorry back ends, such as the skip hook adaptation pictured above. Therefore, the photography needed to concentrate on their work (The adaptation) rather than the cab. Obviously, the cab is the pretty bit, but the hook assembly is what they do, and what they sell. - [Product Photography for Lanzet Kitchens](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/09/product-photography-for-lanzet-kitchens/) - Lanzet are a bespoke kitchen design and manufacturer, based in Preston. I was asked to provide updated images for their website and brochure etc., with the emphasis to be on the quality of their work, and craftsmanship. - [Motorbike Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2019/10/motorbike-photography/) - Meet Mr. Snowden. Jonny Snowden. All round good guy and thoroughly upstanding chap, but a rather reluctant model. I had offered to photograph his bike, but failed to mention I wanted to put his bike in context with him. - [Speedlighting a Bridal Portrait](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/06/speedlighting-a-bridal-portrait/) - This was one of those settings that on the face of it, should have been great. Farington Lodge Hotel had recently built this gazebo at the far end of their grounds, with electricity supplied with the intention of some lighting to provide a nice romantic ambience to the setting. - [Food Photography in Lancashire and the North West](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/12/food-photography-in-lancashire-and-the-north-west/) - Food photography in the Northwest, including Lancashire, Cumbria and the Lake District. From Cafes to restaurants and all on location. I come to you! - [Quick And Simple Product Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2022/12/quick-and-simple-product-photography/) - Quick and simple product photography : Lighting techniques for products can vary as wildly as the range of products themselves. - [Bride Arrival](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/08/bride-arrival/) - Turning a rather overcast day into an atmospheric and appealing bridal shot - [Portraits](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2010/09/portraits/) - Location portraits, I love them. ok, so I may have a few challenges when arriving, but I find I get images that show more of the subject's character. - [Freezing Action with the Lencarta SuperFast Heads](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/05/freezing-action-with-the-lencarta-superfast-heads/) - Creating the images for Lencarta's promotion video for the new SuperFast IGBT heads. Great fun for all, except perhaps our poor model! - [The Winter Garden Bride](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2013/06/the-winter-garden-bride/) - Daniella Jepson's paper wedding gown caused quite a stir at the Blackpool Winter Gardens - [Review - Strobius StrobiStrip](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/review-strobius-strobistrip/) - A review of the Strobius StrobiStrip 50cm and 100cm speedlight modifiers - [Food Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/01/food-photography/) - I wanted a darker food image that concentrated the viewer's attention on the main subject, rather than including the ambience of the surroundings, such as when shooting for a restaurant. - [Portrait of a Photographer](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/04/portrait-of-a-photographer/) - This is the portrait of Wayne I shot for the blog entry on the launch of his own career as a full time professional, as opposed to working full time for me. - [Workplace Portraits with the ELB1200](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/08/workplace-portraits-with-the-elb1200/) - Whilst photographing the food for Boundary Mill, I was also asked to photograph the chefs. As I'd elected to road test the ELB1200 during the food shoot, I felt the environmental portraits of the chefs would make a good contrast to the food imagery. - [Car and Automotive Photography](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2017/10/car-and-automotive-photography/) - Making use of the ELB1200 power when shooting cars in strong sunlight. - [Review - Quadralite Stroboss 60 EVO](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/2018/08/review-quadralite-stroboss-60-evo/) - Following my experience with the Metz 64 AF-1, and it's subsequent replacement after the Olympus FL-900R review, I wanted a cheap backup TTL speedlight. I took a look at the Quadralite Stroboss 60 EVO from Pixedo, and quite liked the listed spec and features. 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Appointed Elinchrom Ambassador, Phottix Ambassador and OM System Ambassador. - [ABOUT](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/about-me/) - Michael Sewell, Commercial photographer based in Lancashire. Appointed Elinchrom Ambassador, Phottix Ambassador and OM System Ambassador. - [ABOUT](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/about-me/) - Michael Sewell, Commercial photographer based in Lancashire. Appointed Elinchrom Ambassador, Phottix Ambassador and OM System Ambassador. - [Client Portal](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/client-portal-2/) - Client : Composite Warehouse Date of Shoot : 1st May 2025 Client Gallery Loading the next set of gallery items...Load More - [Client Portal](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/client-portal-3/) - Client : Azy Property Management Date of Shoot : 13th May 2025 Client Gallery Loading the next set of gallery items...Load More - [Client Portal](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/client-portal/) - Client : Elite Property Solutions (Cumbria) Ltd. Date of Shoot : 6th January 2025 Client Gallery Loading the next set of gallery items...Load More - [Collections](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/collections/) - Example commercial, food, product and vehicle photography from a team of photographers with wide ranging skills, who are able to provide an extensive range of imaging services. - [Photography Blog](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/) - Lighting tutorials, covering a wide range of subjects and techniques, both in the studio and on location. - [ENQUIRE](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/contact-us/) - Contact a commercial photographer in Lancashire, available for food, property, automotive and product photography. ## Portfolio - [VEHICLES](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/vehicle-photography-lancashire/) - Vehicles and Automotive Photography, big or small, we enjoy the challenge. From motorcycles to cars, trucks or lorries to buses, we love them all! - [VEHICLES](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/vehicle-photography-lancashire/) - Vehicles and Automotive Photography, big or small, we enjoy the challenge. From motorcycles to cars, trucks or lorries to buses, we love them all! - [PRODUCT](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/product-photography-north-west/) - PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY From lip gloss to buses and everything in between. Our team has many years’ experience in product photography, covering every product you can think of, each with its own unique set of demands. Simple white background, for web and catalogue use, or roomsets and props, which can lift a product, especially for brochure - [COSPLAYERS](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/cosplayers/) - COSPLAYER PHOTOGRAPHY Cosplayers are one of my favourite clients. They have a real passion for what they do, and we really enjoy bringing their concepts and ideas to life. Whether it’s in the studio or on location, we manage to develop the look and style that fits the cosplayer’s character. Cosplayer Photography Workshop – The - [PROPERTY](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/property-estate-photography-lancashire/) - PROPERTY PHOTOGRAPHY We work with housing developers to shoot their builds in progress and after completion. Hotels, pubs, restaurants and just great buildings, and sales can benefit from good property and architectural photography. Inside or out we can help make your architecture look great. Product Photography for Lanzet Kitchens Product Photography for Lanzet KitchensLanzet are - [FOOD](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/food-photography-uk/) - FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY Food photography should say a lot more than just “this is a plate of food”. It should capture the time, effort and passion that has gone into that particular dish, the ambience of the restaurant and the personality of the chef. Making the mouth water and the stomach rumble is the perfect reaction. - [PORTFOLIO](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/photography-studio-lancashire/) - FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY We shoot portfolio images and headshots for models, hairstylists and make-up artists for use in their professional portfolios or advertising media. 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Particularly adept with location - [CORPORATE](https://www.sewellshouse.co.uk/blog/portfolio-items/corporate-pr-photography-lancashire/) - CORPORATE & PR PHOTOGRAPHY Magazine article? Factory shot? Award presentation? Or something abit off the wall, corporate and PR images don’t have to be boring. We have photographed bands in car parks and turned staff into super-heros in scrap yards (and we can do normal team and staff head shots too). 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