Corporate Photography

I create photography for businesses and organisations that brings people, place and brand together within a consistent visual language. From headshots and portraits to PR, events, architectural and product photography, each element is approached individually while remaining part of a wider body of work. This creates a versatile library of imagery for websites, campaigns, communications and press. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Services

People

Headshots, portraits and team photography that bring consistency to the way the people behind your organisation are represented.

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Places

Photography of workplaces, interiors and environments, capturing both the character of a space and the details that make it distinctive.

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Brand

Lifestyle, product and working imagery created around your organisation, people and identity for campaigns, websites and communications.

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PR & Events

Candid and directed photography covering conferences, launches, training, networking and the moments that matter around your organisation.

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Case Studies

Selected commissions showing how people, place and brand come together across a project, from the initial brief through to the final body of imagery.

Case Studies

People

Corporate portrait of two women standing beside a robotic dog in a modern workplace

Environmental corporate portrait of a red-haired woman seated in a landscaped courtyard

Corporate team portrait of colleagues photographed beside a bold yellow staircase

Environmental corporate portrait of a man in a bright blue suit seated in a contemporary workplace

Corporate group portrait of four colleagues in business attire inside a modern office

Environmental corporate portrait of a man seated at a desk with construction models behind him

Corporate group portrait of three uniformed security staff outside a modern office building

Candid corporate group portrait of four colleagues seated together in an informal workspace

Professional portrait of a smiling woman with glasses in a warmly lit workplace

Places

exterior architectural photography of BQ butchers in the northern quarter in Manchester

Exterior of Lowry Theatre in Manchester, a large concrete cultural building beneath a blue sky

Contemporary exhibition interior with blue walls and wall-mounted displays

Landscaped wildflower garden with people gathering in the background

Informal office meeting area with two people seated opposite each other around a plant

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Contemporary hospitality interior with panoramic windows overlooking the city at sunset

Interior detail of The Lowry restaurant with branded wall and decorative lighting

Bright yellow entrance facade of a Salford royal hospital building

Interior detail showing rows of brightly coloured equipment arranged in a narrow space

Workplace environment photography for business marketing in Manchester

Exterior architectural photograph of the NERIC building with dark metal cladding

Interior detail of mustard upholstered seating beside a marble side table

Modern lounge interior with leather seating, plants and views across the city

Contemporary lounge interior with armchairs, plants and large city-facing windows

Bright contemporary office lounge with blue sofa, armchair and large window

Residential property exterior with a technician working from a ladder

Modern meeting area with orange chairs, floor-to-ceiling windows and city views

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Open-plan DEPT workplace with café-style seating and exposed ceiling details

Architectural interior detail of a large window framing neighbouring city buildings

Decorative astronaut sculpture displayed on a table in a contemporary lounge

Fire Up coworking space reception with branded signage and people working

Exterior of the NERIC building showing metal cladding and large entrance glazing

Industrial warehouse interior with tall storage racks filled with boxed materials

Exterior of The Turnpike Gallery a Brutalist concrete civic building with sculptural facade detailing

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Brand

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Styled product photograph of wine, cheese and branded packaging arranged for a food producer

Styled food photograph of a raw cut of beef with herbs on a wooden surface

Interior detail showing The Lowry restaurant branding and decorative lighting

NERIC branded tote bag being handed beside an industrial robotic arm

Capricorn Security branded vehicles parked outside the company premises

Workplace photograph of a woman in a high-visibility vest packing materials in a warehouse

Night-time corporate photograph of a security worker beside an emergency vehicle

Environmental business portrait of a man with a golden retriever beside a branded company van

Child walking outdoors wearing a Rocking Autism branded hoodie

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Close-up of a person holding keys outside a commercial property

Branded community and social-impact display positioned in a modern office

Close-up photograph of optometry equipment being adjusted by hand

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Documentary photograph of an eye examination in progress

Industrial robotic arm operating inside a NERIC research and engineering facility

Pikachu mascot appearing with participants during a community event

Branded leadership internship mug beside a laptop in a workplace setting

Informal business meeting between two people seated outdoors in a landscaped workspace

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PR & Events

Group photograph of attendees at an ICAN diversity and inclusion event

Guests posing together for a group photograph at an indoor event

Audience listening during a professional conference or networking event

Event portrait of two women holding bottles of wine during a drinks tasting

Steve Rotherham speaking to an audience at a leadership conference

Man speaking from a lectern during a heritage or community event

Guests talking beside a colourful community garden during an outdoor event

Speaker presenting at an ICAN diversity and inclusion event

Large group portrait of staff and attendees gathered inside a modern workspace

Workshop participants gathered around a seated facilitator during a group activity

Delegates networking and visiting stands during a busy business conference

Woman delivering a presentation from a lectern during a medical conference

Close-up event photograph of wine being poured into a glass during a tasting

Panel discussion on stage during a professional conference

Workshop participants collaborating on a creative group activity

Rows of high-visibility vests arranged on chairs ahead of a workplace event

Guest raising a glass during a formal dinner or celebration event

Participants working together around a table during an interactive workshop

Event photograph of an older man standing beside a celebration cake in a busy hall

Two speakers in conversation on stage during a live panel discussion

Close-up event photograph of a man speaking into a microphone

Man speaking during a professional networking event with branded displays behind him

National Long COVID Conference stage with presentation screen and seated panel

Attendees talking beside an ICAN diversity and inclusion event banner

Group portrait of four colourful cabaret performers in feathered costumes

Speaker presenting on a brightly lit stage during an education conference

Corporate group photograph inside a large engineering and research facility

Two smiling Galloways volunteers holding water bottles at an outdoor fundraising event

Outdoor event photograph of families and performers during a community celebration

Candid audience photograph of a woman listening during a conference

Close-up of an audience member watching a live event presentation

Colourful cabaret performer posing in front of balloons at an event

Presenter speaking beside a projected Virgin Money presentation during a workshop

Business speaker addressing guests from a lectern at an awards event

Formal event portrait of two guests dressed for an evening reception

Wide view of a busy exhibition or conference hall beneath colourful ceiling lighting

Group portrait of guests dressed for a formal evening event

Audience member raising a hand during a conference session under purple lighting

Musician performing live on stage with a band and dramatic lighting

Group of guests smiling around a table during a formal dinner event

Candid event photograph of a woman celebrating at a formal dinner with a group of men behind her

Audience member watching attentively during a formal presentation or awards event

Live music performance on stage viewed from the audience

Guests seated at tables watching a presentation during a corporate awards event

Guests networking during a busy professional event in a contemporary venue

Group of guests posing together during an informal evening event

Audience watching a presentation on stage at a large conference

Busy networking reception with guests talking inside a bar and event space

Group portrait of delegates at an education conference in front of the event backdrop

Group photograph of four men at an outdoor professional event

Three women networking beside a branded community display

Speaker presenting at a Business Growth Hub Match networking event

Speaker delivering an Introduction to the Compass Group presentation to an audience

Delegates networking in a bright conference foyer

Speaker addressing an audience from a lectern with a panel seated on stage

Panel of women speaking to an audience during a professional conference

Delegate viewing research posters during an academic or medical conference

Santa celebrating beneath falling artificial snow at a Christmas event

Galloways volunteers posing together behind a fundraising stall

Behind-the-scenes view of a woman being filmed during an event interview

PR group portrait of four delegates photographed at an indoor event

Guests networking beside floor-to-ceiling windows at an evening reception

Guests posing with an Edufuturists social-media frame at an event

Speaker presenting on stage during a professional conference

Branded Edufuturists tote bags displayed as event merchandise

Candid event photograph of women raising glasses during an evening reception

Group of attendees celebrating together at an education conference

Case Studies

Lloyds Bank

The Lloyds Bank commission focused on creating consistent, professional headshots across multiple teams and locations. A unified approach helped strengthen their visual identity while keeping the process efficient and repeatable.

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Capricorn Security

The Capricorn Security project brought together photography across teams, locations and services to build a consistent visual identity. The resulting image library supports marketing, press and digital communications.

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BSPRM

The BSPRM partnership brings together event, PR and headshot photography across an ongoing programme of work. This full-service approach creates consistent imagery for marketing, reporting and member engagement.

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Dept x Tinder

The DEPT x Tinder commission documented an OOH campaign across Manchester using stills and timelapse. The final imagery showed how the campaign worked in busy public spaces and supported client reporting.

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Positive Footprints

Photography for Positive Footprints, capturing its work with schools and young people through natural portraits, event coverage and documentary imagery.

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Muscular Dystrophy

Documentary photography for Muscular Dystrophy UK, capturing people, lived experiences and community stories with a sensitive and natural approach.

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The A World

Ongoing photography for The A World, a non-profit supporting people with autism and their families, combining event and documentary photography across its community activities and services.

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Co-Op Live

See how the Co-op Live commission captured the arena’s exterior, interiors and architectural detail. The final images were created for property marketing, press and presentations.

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BGH Match

Event photography for BGH Match, capturing networking, presentations and attendee interactions through natural, engaging candid-style coverage.

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