Philip Hunton Photography

WE HAVE MOVED

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 13:51:00 +0000

The blog has now moved to be part of the main website, visit the site and read the latest articles, leave comments or contact Philip:

http://www.philiphunton.co.uk

Social Media Headshots

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 11:17:00 +0000

Social media is today a massive part of life, there is no escape. It is used to communicate with clients, customers, family and friends. While our professional and personal lives are often very different, the images we use to represent these separate lives in many cases are not.

We have all got connections on Facebook or Linkedin that are high up in business but use a blurred selfie taken at 1am in a bar as their headshot. In many cases its surprising that after a meeting they add you on Linkedin and the image they use is a stark contrast to the professional person you just met.

The blurring of the lines between personal and professional image is often one area which businesses often do not approve of and some are now becoming more aware that professional social media headshots should replace selfies to work with the businesses brand to present the desired image whilst also projecting the personality of the individual employee.

A formal corporate headshot can be ideal for online and print use

Standardisation of headshots for business sounds boring, but in reality the images used don’t have to be corporate headshots if that’s not what the business is about. its about working with the brand, if your company is fun and full of life then that’s what the social media headshots should convey but they should have a style that follows through every employees image, its really an opportunity for businesses to expand their reach, to take something that is often chaotic and disordered and stylise it to maximise impact while working with the core values of the business.

Relaxed headshots can project a more personal image

Use creativity to produce images that are professional, engaging and stylised which employees can use on all of their network sites along side their standard “PR Corporate Headshot” that is used in the brochure and sent to the magazines. The studio can offer personal and business social media headshot photography at very competitive rates, either on location or at the studio itself. Contact Philip to arrange a meeting or to discuss ideas for you or your business.

Environmental headshot example

Social Media Headshots Packages

Basic Package – £60.00

• ½ hour in the studio
• 1 low resolution photograph in colour or black and white(400 pixels x 500 pixels)
• Private online gallery where you can select your final image from the shoot
• Web use license only

Deluxe Package - £120.00

• 1 hour in the studio or on location
• 3 low and high resolution images in colour or black and white(low resolution for web use, high resolution for prints)
• Private online gallery where you can select your final image from the shoot
• Commercial Print & Web use licenses

Call: 0191 236 1017 or email info@philiphunton.co.uk

WIN A SIGNED AND MOUNTED PRINT

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:16:00 +0000

Win a signed and professionally mounted print of Newcastle Quayside, simply goto www.philiphunton.co.uk and sign up to the newsletter on the homepage of the website before August 1st 2014.

The print is 16"x7" with a 2 inch off-white mount (whole picture with mount is 18"x9") and rear mount for a nice and sturdy, long lasting print. Its ready to be framed by your local frame company. Remember to verify your subscription to the newsletter or you will not be included in the draw for the prize on the 5th of August 2014. All email addresses that are signed up for the newsletter (new & existing) will be included in the draw on 5th August.

If you are successful you will be emailed and asked for your delivery address, this will only be used for posting your prize and will be deleted after use.

Good Luck

A Touch of Class

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 12:42:00 +0000

In today’s competitive online market photographs are the first contact a consumer will have with a product so it is essential to get images that present your products in their best light.

Alison from Wedding Supplies Direct understood the importance of product photographs and approached the studio to produce images with a touch of class for her new online venture.

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Alison, an experienced retail manager, approached PHP to photograph her new range of products that would launch her new online shop. Her vision was to supply the high quality wedding accessories that she had supplied in her retail space for many years but to a wider online customer base.

The initial range of products had been researched and selected by Alison based on her extensive experience in the weddings market. While standard on-white product shots were required she wanted to also show some of the products in-situ to give customers a better feel for how the product will look on their special day.

When shooting we had to consider the material they were made from, flat lighting would not show up the sheen of the satin so we used a lighting setup to show off the reflective nature of the products. Each product was shot isolated on-white and then in-situ and used together to give a rounded impression of what a customer can expect.

The cravats were shot on white showing the whole product then shot on a mannequin with a shirt and neutral waistcoat to show how it would look when worn. The handkerchiefs were shot folded neatly and then in a pocket of a suit jacket to show how the colours and patterns would look. These additional images provide the customers with more information to make their choice and represents the products how they will be used rather than simply as isolated items on a white background.

Every image was supplied high resolution giving Alison the option of zooming into specific areas and cropping the images to show more detail. In total over 50 high resolution images were shot, developed and delivered within 24 hours via online drop box in high and low resolutions with an additional set of images watermarked with the company logo.

Contact the studio on 0191 236 1017 to discuss how Philip Hunton Photography can help your business.

A Passion for Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:37:00 +0000

Photography is more than just a business, its a passion. Whether in the studio, at a family gathering or out taking part in activities I love. Outside of work a camera is almost always a part of me. It can be in the form of my SLR,compact digital camera or phone.

In the studio, out and about or on the trails in Northumberland, there is always a camera that can capture a moment, record an event or document a chance meeting.

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Shooting personal projects allows me to develop my photographic skills further through experimenting with new techniques and subjects, its a passion that penetrates my entire life and the rewards are endless.

My Niece: Neve

One of the most satisfying personal shoots is of course the opportunity to try a side of portraiture I have not ventured into in the studio before. I offered to photograph my beautiful 8 week old Niece Neve, I had no experience photographing babies previously but I was eager to try and make some nice pictures for my brother and his partner. After a little research and some shopping for props I had a 30 minute window to photograph Neve before she became restless and hungry. I wanted a soft gentle look to the shots and to make them something they can keep forever. The results were one very happy brother and some new skills that can be applied to my portraiture service and one clear reward was capturing Neve's very first smiley picture.

Outside of the studio I often visit Newcastle City Centre to explore the life of the city, I will spend hours observing, shooting, meeting and talking to interesting people. I often come back with images that surprise me, sometimes they show positive aspects of city life and other times I capture events that highlight the issues of the day. I develop my skills in reportage, portraiture and of course valuable social skills, but the best thing is meeting and talking to people who always have interesting stories to tell.

A visitto the quayside 3 days after the opening of the bridge to the public resulted in this image

Chance meetings with interesting people provide unexpected portrait opportunities

Police surrounded by EDL and Anti Racist Protestors at Newcastles Greys Monument

Every time I pick up the camera personally I learn something new that is transferable to the business, either directly or in-directly. Whether I am trying new lighting techniques in the studio or stumbling into the middle of a protest in the city, every experience I have with photography makes me love it more.

Bijou @ Petite Shoe Boutique

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 09:44:00 +0000

It's always a pleasure when a new brand approaches the studio with a vision and enthusiasm. Sheree from Bijou, a new brand of luxury British hand made shoes, approached the studio with a view to us producing the product and advertising photography for use in their new marketing and advertising material.

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Every business needs photography, photographs are usually the first point of contact with a business or product, so it is very important to get the images right. Sheree, from Bijou at the Petite Shoe Boutique (www.petiteshoeboutique.co.uk), understood that to launch her shoe range and brand she would require product imagery that showed the handmade products in their best light.

Sheree approached the studio with a view to creating everything from crisp, clean, on-white product photographs to some more creative location shots for advertising purposes.

A selection of the shoes available from www.petiteshoeboutique.co.uk with photography by Philip Hunton

Over 20 pairs of shoes were shot in the studio from various angles to product buyers with a full view of every hand made shoe. Every shoe design had very different elements to consider when photographing them, the patent leather products were highly reflective meaning the reflections had to be created to show the finish of the shoe without distracting the viewer too much or reflecting the studio, camera or other surrounding elements. The t-bar shoes had to sit right without being supported, which is extremely difficult to achieve considering the suppleness of the thin leather straps. Several pairs of the shoes were made from skins, with these products we not only had to showing the reflective nature of the products but we also had to clearly show the textures. Every product shot went through a short developing process, the product in the image was checked, dust and other minor elements were removed and then the image was exported in both high and low resolution ready fro upload to the photo-cloud. The studio shots took a little time, but if something is worth doing….

The second part of the commission included a visit to a beautiful boutique hotel in Durham City Centre to capture the shoes in an environment for the advertising and banner uses. When the hotel was quiet we spent 2 hours shooting the shoes and having great fun while doing so, these images were not to be strict and formal like the studio shots, more atmospheric and improvised.

Following the hotel shoot, the images were developed and delivered within 5 working days via photo-cloud in both high and low resolutions. Bijou were impressed by the speed of the developing process and the fact that they were able to invite their designers to share the cloud meaning that access to all of the imagery did not rely on CD’s or mail.

Sheree said “The service was fantastic and the quality of image provided exceeded my expectations, Philip’s images will be representing months of work designing and producing these shoes, they really have been a labour of love and these images capture my vision for the products perfectly”

To find out how Philip Hunton Photography can help represent your products contact info@philiphunton.co.uk, visit our website www.philiphunton.co.uk or call the studio on +44 (0)191 2361017

Art and Architecture

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Wed, 28 Aug 2013 14:14:00 +0000

PHP was approached to photograph a unique Travelodge Hotel building in the centre of Cambridge which turned out to be quite a challenge.

While the interior of the building will be familiar to many the exterior was completely unique and it's position within the city provided its own problems when trying to shoot images that matched the architects visuals as requested by the client.

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Regular client Merchant Place Developments approached the studio with a view to photographing a building that had just been completed for Travelodge Hotels in the stunning city of Cambridge. The hotel is to-date the largest Travelodge outside of the capital and it's unique design incorporates custom artwork, photovoltaic panels and other architectural features you would generally not normally find on a Hotel of this type.

The brief was simple; to photograph the building from a similar point of view as the architects visual (below) and capture other standard and interesting features including the custom glass art, every elevation should be represented with interiors and plant rooms included in the shot list. The photography had to be completed within a 2 week window and delivered for use in marketing and promotional material in this time. The final building had changed in material and some design elements had also changed but the overall concept had remained.

Architects Initial Concept Visual

Planning for the project was tricky, the UK weather refused to co-operate and there was only one window of good weather that would provide the light and drama the client wanted. In addition the position of the building was problematic, it was positioned on a main road which was extremely busy all day and the layout was in the process of being changed. This meant that road cones were apparent all over and they could not be moved for safety and public liability reasons.

The planning was completed 2 days prior to the visit and a one day window had opened in the weather to get the shots with some blue sky. The building is north facing meaning that the shot most requested would be best lit at 5:30 - 6:30 am just after sunrise which worked well with the met office prediction of blue skies until lunch time and the warm sunrise light would enhance the colour of the stone and woodwork.

The plan was to arrive the evening before, shoot the interiors and a few night time exteriors then to get up at sunrise and shoot the building from the key angles. On the evening scout it became apparent the earlier I was up to shoot the better, the client had requested no cars in the shots and to maximise the chances of that on a road that was busy throughout the night I had to get to work at 5:00 am.

The above image was the main shot requested by the client, unfortunately there were road works with 14 unsightly road cones covering the traffic island under the traffic lights, these were tricky to remove in photoshop but after some work it was completed which ensured the viewers attention would be on the building rather than the road works.

In addition to the main image above the developer also wanted to record the custom glass artwork they had commissioned for the building which was situated on the curved east elevation, a polarizing filter was used to minimise the reflections in the glass and to deepen the blue of the sky, creating an abstract detail shot which showed every detail of the piece.

In total over 50 high resolution interior, exterior and detail images were delivered via online drop box within two days of the shoot together with low resolution files suitable for email and web use. The manager and team at Travelodge Cambridge were extremely accommodating and several hotel customers commented to me on how much they enjoyed their stay.It was a nice surprise when I received an email from the manager, Kevin Lewis, which said "you have done a fantastic job, thank you".

For more information on how PHP can help you or your business please visit the studio website www.philiphunton.co.uk or call +44 (0)191 236 1017

On-White Product Photography Prices 2013

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:07:00 +0000

Product photography is often the very first contact a customer will have with a product, whether it is on a website, catalogue, flyer or mobile device so it is extremely important to provide a clear and accurate representation. While more creative options are often preferred for advertising and concept delivery it is the versatile on-white photograph that best represents a product and is used most for promoting and presenting products. Philip Hunton Photography has completed over 2500 on-white product photographs of product photography ranging from spectacle frames and dresses to LED lighting products, quality organic tea and the London 2012 Olympic Torches.

In addition to the basic on-white photography service, the studio can cater for more creative options and clipping path (cut-out) images often used by magazines. Our charge for providing the additional cut-out option is significantly less than that a designer would charge and it means you can present your product on a variety of backgrounds.

On White Photography Prices 2013

All of the following services include delivery of images via a private photocloud (for 30 days following the shoot), high resolution and web resolution files and a commercial use *license.

Standard Service (3 Day Turnaround)
Images are shot on-white or single colour background with or without a partial reflection

1-20 Products - £10.00 per shot
21-40 Products - £8.50 per shot
41-100 Products - £5.50 per shot

Additional Options

Cut outs - £2.50 per shot (supplied with clipping path)

Express Service (24 hour turnaround)
Images are shot on-white or single colour background with or without a partial reflection

1-20 Products - £12.50 per shot
21-40 Products - £10.00 per shot

Additional Options

Cut outs - £3.50 per shot (supplied with clipping path)

To find our more or to book your products into the studio contact Philip on 0191 236 1017.

*The commercial use license allows use of the images in any way you wish but cannot distribute to third parties or sell images without prior written consent from the photographer, all copyright is retained by the photographer.

Taking Stock!

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:23:00 +0000

In addition to the standard bespoke photography services offered by Philip Hunton Photography, there is also a growing library of stock images available with a variety of licenses directly from the studio or via several microstock websites.

These images are used alone, or as discovered this week, as part of a composited image for use in packaging design.

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Occasionally I have in the past stumbled across some of my stock images in use. Perhaps one of the most surprising discoveries was while visiting Whitby I saw a PHP stock image in use on external advertising for a large coffee company.

Stock Photography by Philip Hunton

Its always interesting to see how people use my photography, whether it is in design work, adverts, website or other designed material. When US based graphics, print and website Design Company Design249 (www.design249.com) contacted the studio looking to purchase an extended license (a photography license for high volume reproduction) for a photograph I had taken of a dairy cow, my curiosity was aroused and I began to wonder how my stock images were being used.

I contacted Mr William Murray of Design249 regarding the image who informed me that it was to be used as part of a design on packaging, advertising and associated materials in a range of high quality natural Bulgarian Yogurt products launched in the US by family owned and operated White Mountain Foods (www.whitemountainfoods.com).

Design: Design249 (www.design249.com)

Design249 (www.design249.com)

With permission from their client, Design249 sent the product designs and associated information relating to the use of my photograph in their design work. The label design intent was to capture the "natural" or "pure" quality of the yogurt (only two ingredients, milk and culture) and, since the company also makes vegan foods, let potential customers understand visually and immediately that it was a dairy product. Design249 wanted it to be distinctive from any other yogurt else on the shelf, but still traditional and inviting. The final design incorporated a composite image which projected the appropriate values and consisted of two images.

I was fascinated to see how one element of a stock image I had taken some 6 years ago was incorporated into a fantastic product design. The design itself highlighted the importance of good photography in design, whether it is a bespoke image with high production values or a stock image used as part of a composite captured while hiking in the lake District.

To see how PHP can provide either bespoke or stock imagery for your design material please contact info@philiphunton.co.uk

Inspired Designs from Shelley Louise

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:06:00 +0000

Shelley Louise is a jewellery designer with a vision, she produces unique pieces around a theme in beautiful pearls, natural stones and sterling silver. Shelley’s latest collections are based around two main themes: Inspired by Nature and Glam Rock.

Shelley approached Philip Hunton Photography to produce creative product photography to show off the jewellery. It was clear very quickly that Shelley didn’t want the standard “on-white” approach so working with Shelley we created imagery that presented the jewellery in its best light.

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Using the natural theme we worked together to create product and model shots that would show the jewellery and show how it can be worn. Driftwood and wallpaper samples provided the ideal backdrop for the jewellery, the strong textures in the wood contrasting nicely with the smooth finish of the stones, pearls and silver used in the designs.

The photography itself was great fun, boxes of drift wood, wallpaper and textured materials to play with. Each texture offered dozens of options for framing, posing and lighting, although it was clear from the start that the sheer volume of products we had to photography would limit the number of setups we could have. A simple but versatile setup was selected to best make use of the multiple options with minimal effort required to change the shot

Slight movements in framing transformed the images and textures shown in the shot each engineered to show off the shape and materials of the jewellery in the image.

The model shots were styled very simply, our beautiful model Emily providing the backdrop for the collections of jewellery. All of the shots were intended to be used on the new website but when Shelley saw the results of our work she decided to use them in printed posters and on printed show cards for her customers.

Shelley, designer at Shelley Louise Design said "I worked with Philip on the photography to produce both product and model photographs; the images we produced were above expectations and the extra little touches Philip provided really added to the shots. We spent more than 16 hours in the studio and the final images were delivered within 3 days. Philip went on to design flyers and advertising boards using the fantastic images and the response from them has been amazing"

Shelley was so pleased with the results of the shoot that PHP has continued to work closely with her to design and produce more photography, poster images, show cards and other marketing materials to promote thier products.

All of the jewellery is available from the Shelley Louise design website (www.shelleylouisedesign.co.uk)

To see how PHP could work with you or your business contact the studio on 0191 236 1017

The Decent People @ Walker Technology College

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:55:00 +0000

In the years I have been shooting for Walker Technology College I have seen on many occasions how the students and teachers work hard to promote core values we all should aspire to.

This latest campaign was to shoot posters for the college focused on the key messages that would help students understand the values and behaviour that "decent people" regularly demonstrate.

These posters were to be simple but powerful messages to remind students of those values which make them decent people not only in the college but in the world outside it too.

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The campaign itself did not preach to the students, it was designed to speak to them on a level, through examples of good behaviour by students respected for their achievements both academically and personally.

In all we had one day to shoot enough conceptual images to cover more than 16 messages in addition to the individual and group achievers photographs that would also be printed as posters for the break-out areas. It was a tough schedule but made fun and productive by the enthusiasm that the staff and students showed towards what we were trying to achieve.

As always with WTC the students were great to work with and I got them involved with ideas for the concepts and the art direction of the shots themselves. The posters are now displayed throughout the school in A0 size promoting the values of the college to the 1000+ plus students attending.

For more information on the College and its fantastic students and staff visit http://www.walkertechnologycollege.co.uk

Save 20% On Product Photography until 2013...

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 09:22:00 +0000

To celebrate the season of goodwill we are offering all commercial clients 20% off the on-white product photography services (24hr express or standard) to help them promote their businesses and products during the festive period...

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As Christmas fast approaches, businesses are already preparing their marketing for the season. To help out we at the studio have decided to offer all businesses 20% off our express and standard on-white photography service.

So when the voucher (link below) is printed and presented to us at the studio either when you're booking or when the shoot takes place you get 20% off the standard or express service:

Standard Service (5 Day Turnaround)
Images are shot on-white or single colour background with or without a partial reflection

1-20 Products - £12.00 per shot - Voucher Price £9.60 per shot
21-40 Products - £10.00 per shot - Voucher Price £8.00 per shot
41-100 Products - £8.50 per shot - Voucher Price £6.80 per shot

Express Service (24 hour turnaround)
Images are shot on-white or single colour background with or without a partial reflection

1-20 Products - £13.50 per shot - Voucher Price £10.80 per shot
21-40 Products - £11.00 per shot - Voucher Price £8.80 per shot

CLICK HERE TO GET THE VOUCHER

The Small Print!
The offer is open until December 31st 2012 and can only be redeemed if the voucher is printed and presented at the time of booking or at the shoot itself.

A Storm in a Tea Cup

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 09:25:00 +0000

The studio was graced with the lovely aroma of beautiful organic teas once more when expanding tea brand Storm Tea visited the studio again for more product shots (and they left a load here for us too!!).

The lovely people at Storm Tea first came to the studio in 2009 with their first tea products and packaging for photography that would help them launch the brand. The team knew that the photographs produced by PHP would in most cases be the very first contact customers would have with their product and brand, so the images were critical to the success of the marketing.

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PHP produced individual and group product shots which would go on to grace brochures, exhibition stands, websites and every other type of marketing literature you can think of. At the studio we could immediately see a bright future for these products as not only was the design and branding perfect, but they left us with samples which lasted less than a week and we didn't normally drink tea!

Individual and Group Product Shots showing the product and packaging are regularly produced

Since 2009 the brand has taken off and is now on sale in many cafe's, restaurants and department stores like TK Maxx in addition to their very funky website (www.stormtea.co.uk).

The images produced by PHP have appeared on cars, vans, exhibition stands, brochures, flyers, adverts, banners and posters and more. Storm Tea is a perfect example of how PHP want images to work hard for our commercial clients and also show the importance of good quality high resolution product imagery.

PHP Images appearing on promotional vehicles and delivery vans

This month the team at Storm Tea returned to PHP to update their image catalogue to include all their new flavours and products. The brief was simple, nice clean images showing the product and packaging the way it is, with particular emphasis on their selling point, the ingredients that make the product so special.

Barbara Croce, Director at Storm Tea said "PHP has always delivered great shots that have been hugely beneficial to sell our product and convey it's quality and uniqueness. The attention to detail, willingness to help have always been exceptional - we've just used PHP again (November 2012) for our latest products and we were delighted for the next stage of our marketing plan. I even used him for photos for my kids for large wall prints - brilliant!"

Storm Tea is an example of all the qualities PHP aim to deliver; a lasting business relationship that provides quality results for both the studio and the client.

To see how PHP can help your business promote its products give us a call on +44(0)191 236 1017 or email info@philiphunton.co.uk

PHP Express On-White Product Photography Service

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:45:00 +0000

Selling a product starts with great product photography, whether you require a simple on white image or something more creative, we provide high quality images that show your product in its best light.

The most useful product images are the on-white shots used in catalogues, advertising and web sites. These clean images are often the first contact a potential customer has with a commercial product and it is therefore critical that the products are shown accurately and in a good light.

Philip Hunton Photography has produced over 2,000 on-white product photographs for clients that have been used in catalogues, posters, advertisements and general marketing material throughout the world. Our experience has shown that clients often require a very fast turnaround, often within 24 hrs and PHP has reacted to this need by creating an Express Service for on-white photography, allowing clients to quickly deliver (themselves or via courier) the products and have the images returned to them via their own online photocloud within 24 hours.

This express service is designed to ensure that clients have their images very quickly so they do not miss any potential marketing opportunity due to lack of product images. PHP's full product photography services price list is included below covering standard service (5 day turnaround) and our new express on-white services:

On White Photography Prices 2012

All of the following services include delivery of images via a private photocloud (for 30 days following the shoot), high resolution and web resolution files and a commercial use *license.

Standard Service (5 Day Turnaround)
Images are shot on-white or single colour background with or without a partial reflection

1-20 Products - £12.00 per shot
21-40 Products - £10.00 per shot
41-100 Products - £8.50 per shot

Express Service (24 hour turnaround)
Images are shot on-white or single colour background with or without a partial reflection

1-20 Products - £13.50 per shot
21-40 Products - £11.00 per shot

To find our more or to book your products into the studio contact Philip on 0191 236 1017.

*The commercial use license allows use of the images in any way you wish but cannot distribute to third parties or sell images without prior written consent from the photographer, all copyright is retained by the photographer.

Prices shown are subject to change without prior notice

GB Launch New Line

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:03:00 +0000

Studio regular and favorite of Dita Von Tease, Glamour Bunny, have expanded their portfolio of retro inspired products to include a stylish collection of handbags, dress pins, fun and fruity necklaces.

The popularity of the clothing collection has encouraged the expansion of the brand into accessories and already these new products hint at being just as popular as the clothing line. Philip Hunton Photography (PHP) has been involved with Glamour Bunny since its launch over three years ago and I introduced Gerry to fantastic models Frankii Wilde and Zara Ann who have really shown off the clothing with their beautiful looks and fun personalities.

Head Bunny, Gerry Roxby is a true creative force at Glamour Bunny constantly creating inspired designs, overseeing the production, marketing and personally dealing with the sales. Gerry also finds time to plan and artistically direct the photo shoots that produce the images to sell the products. It truly is a labor of love for Gerry and her passion really shows in the quality of her work which has been noticed by the likes of International Burlesque Artist Dita Von Tease, former Eastenders Actress Kara Tointon and Zanillya who were all snapped while out in Glamour Bunny's most popular dresses.

PHP has provided product photography services to Glamour Bunny since launch and offers all clients a clear and simple pricing structure for product imagery, a photocloud that allows instant access to final images and an express service to ensure your business can take advantage of every marketing opportunity at very short notice when required.

Gerry Roxby, Head Bunny at Glamour Bunny said "With Philip Hunton's attention to detail and persistence for perfection, I feel completely confident that he can produce the shots I need for magazines and stock shots without me needing to be there. This is a real gift when you're running a business which demands so much of your time in other areas. Just knowing there is someone who can just get on with the job in hand without any prompting definitely lightens the load for me."

The new line of products are available now on the Glamour Bunny website www.glamourbunny.co.uk with new designs shot today at the PHP studio to arrive in the near future.

If you would like to know how PHP can help your business expand contact 0191 236 1017

Walker Technology College Celebrates Excellence

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:32:00 +0000

Walker Technology College has seen many changes recently. The College has moved premises to a large purpose built site and have set up Academic Awards to celebrate the students that go above and beyond what is expected of them.

PHP was approached to capture the spirit of the event which was the first of its kind for the College. The format of the ceremony was set-up to be like those seen held for the movie industry, with music provided by students, a talented singer to entertain the audience, nominees and winners being announced and the winner receiving an award and having their photograph taken with the headmaster.

The event itself showed off the talents of the students including a singer and band that performed various songs. It was really nice to be part of an event that celebrated the talents of the young and rewarded them for their hard work over their four years at the College.

The pride and excitement from both students and staff involved was noticeable immediately and transferred into the atmosphere of the evening. Over 144 images were captured recording the historic event.

PHP delivered over 144 images within 3 days of the event, Assistant Head Techer Sharon Cole Said "We are delighted with the images. You have captured the spirit of the event perfectly."

If you would like to know how PHP can help you or your business, give us a call on 01912361017

Walker Technology College Choose PHP

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:10:00 +0000

It's September again and the students are flocking back to school for another year of hard work and homework. Students at Walker Technology College will start their new term in a beautiful new state of the art building, with new uniforms and fresh new opportunities to develop their skills.

Walker Tech wanted to promote their new look and the exciting new options available to their students. They approached Philip Hunton Photography to shoot some of the students and uniforms for their new PR Material.

The team at the College wanted to show the exciting new opportunities created for students and their choices of learning routes. It was clear from the start that the team and students were very enthusiastic towards promoting the College and its diverse range of subjects.

The shoot was to be kept simple and focused on the students themselves. Each of the three ‘mini schools’ within the College had a new identity and uniform and this needed to be represented in the shot together with the very clear enthusiasm of the students involved.

Walker students, selected by the team of teachers and Walker’s own Sharon Cole, Assistant Headteacher, attended the studio for their shoot. It was apparent from the start that the students selected were excited with the changes in their building and branding, but it was their pride in the school that made them perfect for the shoot.

The students were shot individually on a plain white background, each representing a different subject offered by the College. This meant that the images could be used individually to promote single subjects or composited into one shot for the purposes of posters, student handbooks and the College Prospectus.

This was not only a photo shoot, but a learning experience for both the students and myself. The students/models had great interest in everything going on; how I was lighting the scene, what expression they needed and which were their favoured shots.

Following the shoot, PHP provided mock-ups of the images in posters so Walker Tech could see how they fit in with their PR requirements.

Within a few weeks of the shoot, Walker Tech had created and printed their posters which were proudly on display in Newcastle's Metro stations. The posters doing their job, promoting the College and its diverse range of vocational subjects.

Thanks to their marketing campaign, a record-breaking crowd of over 400 people turned up at the recent Open Evening.

For more information on Walker Technology College, visit: http://www.walker.newcastle.sch.uk/

Dita Von Teese the Glamour Bunny

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:34:00 +0000

Recently we had one of our most regular visitors to the studio, non other than Glamour Bunny who make retro inspired dressed that are guaranteed to turn heads.

One of the most recent designs by Glamour Bunny that we photographed that day has been spotted on non other than, the queen of burlesque herself Dita Von Teese. Whilst out shopping, the dress was certainly turning heads of fellow shoppers and the paparazzi.

Dress: Glamour Bunny

Model: Frankii Wilde

Click this link to see Dita Von Teese in Glamour Bunny

North Tyneside Police Area Command

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:09:00 +0000

In most cases when you think of a Police Station you would think of an old Victorian building or perhaps a 1960’s grey concrete building with little visual appeal. This new home of the North Tyneside Police Area Command is certainly not that.

Already multi award winning, the site offers both a clean and practical work space in a modern, attractive and functional shell.

Shackerley, UK market leaders in ceramic granite ventilated cladding, approached Philip Hunton Photography to photograph the exteriors of the New North Tyneside Police Area Command in Wallsend.

The company has supplied this premium hardwearing and impermeable cladding material for hospitals, hotels, schools, colleges, retail stores and shopping centres, commercial offices, libraries, community centres and other types of buildings throughout the UK.

This recent project sees Shackerley providing external cladding to a Police development for the first time.

Our brief was to show how the Shackerley product worked with the building and complemented its modern design. This was the first time Shackerley had supplied this particular shade of ceramic granite panel for the exterior of a building – a very distinctive pale turquoise colour.

The photographs were captured with the permission of the Police Force and were taken on a bright day to ensure contrast and vibrant colours. Great care was taken to avoid converging verticals (the appearance of a building not appearing straight) and distortion that can effect a building shape when shot from ground level at a close distance with wide angle lenses.

All of these considerations ensured bright, accurate photographs that represented the building and Shackerley’s product well. The client is delighted with the appearance of the building “captured so well for our new literature by Philip”.

To see how PHP can help represent your business, services or products contact us now on 0191 236 1017

Lauren Luke Launches Make-up Brush Range

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:15:00 +0000

Youtube make-up sensation Lauren Luke (panacea81) approached the studio with a view to photographing her new high quality product range. The brief was to capture the individual brushes and a group shot that illustrated the quality and textures of the brushes.

Lauren had very focused ideas on what sort of imagery she wanted for the brush range. Soft light was used on the brush tips to show their quality and shape, while hard light was focused on the handles to show the high quality texture and finish to the products.

The brief detailed roughly how the products should be presented and it was clear from the start that "on-white" product imagery was not on the cards. The photographs had to reflect the effort she had put into producing the products and should be more creative than just on-white. Each of the stylish brushes were shot individually to show their shape and to give an idea of their size and quality finish.

The brushes were shot on black acrylic to give a nice sheen and were held in place using prop wax, this method had its own problems due to the clean nature of the products meaning for every shot the products were cleaned, polished and carefully placed into position to ensure no finger marks were visible.

The final group shot was by far the trickiest, each brush was cleaned and a dab of prop wax placed on the base to hold it upright, each brush was carefully arranged to show the very best angle for the tip shape and the Lauren Luke brand.

The lighting for the brushes incorporated 4 lights, 1 with a snoot and colour gel on the background, 1 either side bounced into a rectangular card to give the hard specular highlights and 1 above and behind picking out the tips of the brushes. Once the brushes were in position and basic lighting setup, the front of the tips were masked off from the light using a gobo (a go-between) to prevent light spill on the front of the tips that would stop them looking soft.

Following the shoot we got to keep the brushes for use by models in the studio and by all accounts they have gone down a storm. Feedback from Lauren shows that people really like the images and the products, achieving all of the objectives of the shoot.

The brushes are available individually and as a pack from Lauren's website www.laurenluke.com

If you would like to discuss how PHP can help you present your product contact: info@philiphunton.co.uk or visit the website www.philiphunton.co.uk

Bcharmd accessories boutique ss.2011

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:33:00 +0000

Bcharmd launched their new beautiful spring/summer collection today. The new range features beautiful fashion accessories including earrings, necklaces and cuffs for the style savvy fashionista.

Stephanie from Bcharmd approached PHP with a view to produces product imagery that would represent the products in their catalogue and within the new online store.

Over 50 highly detailed product images were produced for the catalogue with each product having its own unique lighting and placement to ensure an accurate and attractive quality.

In addition to their own products, Bcharmd offer a snapshot of current and future fashion trends along with style inspiration via their blog, Bcharmd.blogspot.com. The blog also offers sneak peaks into the forthcoming product ranges and access to the companies beautifully styled “look book”.

The blog and online shop www.bcharmd.com are a bookmark must for all style conscious shoppers out there.

To see how Philip Hunton Photography can help represent your products, contact the studio today on 0191 236 1017.

Success Stories - The Large Corporate

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:23:00 +0000

It's over a year now since Merchant Place Developments approached PHP to photograph their new Subsea Excellence Centre Development for The Expro Group in Ulverston, Cumbria.

An impressive building, which considering its industrial use, is beautifully designed with little visual impact on the stunning landscape that surrounds it.

Designed by Jeffery Associates (http://www.jefferyassociates.co.uk/), the building itself has an appeal that very few industrial buildings display, coupled with well conceived and implemented sustainability features.

On completion of the site photography PHP suggested entering the International Property Awards to Merchant Developments based on the sustainability features and the quality of the design. The suggestion was followed and PHP designed the presentation document with print and finishing by AMS Creative Colour for submission to the awards judges.

Designed as an A3 brochure, matt laminated and wire bound with semi opaque plastic covers to give a quality look and feel the submission presented the building and its features in a clean illustrative manner.

Prior to the awards Merchant Developments had been informed that they had indeed been short-listed for one of the awards they were nominated for, however the big reveal of which award (Regional or International) was kept for the Gala Dinner.

It was revealed at the awards ceremony in London on Saturday 27th November that Merchant Developments had won not only the Best UK Industrial Development but also the Best International Industrial Development beating off strong competition from around the world including the US, Asia and Europe.

“Photography is an important element in presenting our track record to both potential funders and tenants. As such it is an integral part in the progression of our company. In this case Philip not only photographed our completed development, but he also informed us of the Awards potential and designed and produced the document submitting the development to the judges.

The collaborative efforts of our Technical Team and Philip produced an informative and illustrative document which to our delight secured both Best International Industrial Development and Best UK Industrial Development Awards at the prestigious International Property Awards. This result was way beyond any of our expectations.

As a result of this win we have utilised the photography originally commissioned together with the new awards submission document for PR and marketing purposes which naturally helps to continue to strengthen Merchant Place Developments position within our market” -

Michael Chicken, Director, Merchant Place Developments

If you would like to know how we can help you or your business please contact info@philiphunton.co.uk

Success Stories - The One Man Band

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:38:00 +0000

At the studio we like following up on all our shoots to see how the images have worked for the client. This not only helps us understand how clients are using the images but also help develop the services offered by the studio so we may continue to grow.

A recent email from a small business client, revealed how the images produced for his business helped him secure a major contract producing television advertising.

"I commissioned a series of photographs with Philip Hunton Photography to set the unique tone for marketing my Video Production business. Philip consulted with me asking just the right questions regarding my business and what sets it apart from others in the area. From this consultation Philip came up with a strong concept that really tapped into what makes my business different.

The shoot itself was fun and relaxed, yet focussed on capturing the essence of the concept. As well as capturing the main concept Phil was keen to experiment around the theme of the "one man band" which resulted in a number of other photos that were so good they became an integral part of my marketing.

Philip's photos were directly responsible for landing my company it's biggest contract to date, a television advertising campaign. When contacted by the prospective client he referred to the pictures on my website as the clinching factor for initiating contact. "I wanted someone who would turn up with all their kit, and do the job. When I saw that picture of you with all your gear, I knew that you were the guy!"

It's easy for anyone responsible for marketing to undervalue the power of professional photography, especially when it's easy to pick up a low cost multi-megapixel camera, but I would stress that it's not the camera that makes a good photo, it's the person standing behind it. The value I have personally got from the service provided by Philip Hunton Photography goes way beyond a pretty picture on my marketing materials. It is directly responsible for the growth and success of this one man band.

Richard Reay
Owner

Richard Reay VPS "

This is why Philip Hunton Photography exists, every success story, no matter how big or small is worth celebrating.

Richards website is www.richardreay.co.uk

If you would like to learn more about how the studio can help you please contact us: info@philiphunton.co.uk or 0191 2361017

Discover the Island in The Eldon Square Mall

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:38:00 +0000

The studio was approached by fashion retailer River Island to photograph their store in Newcastle's revitalised Eldon Square shopping mall.

The brief was to record the beautifully designed interior and to capture the layout and design of the section displays.

On arrival it was clear that the store offers immediate visual appeal with dynamic lighting and displays that compliment the products. Each display of products has its own visual identity which not only separates the range from its neighbours but also visually works with the adjacent displays.

The difficulty when approaching subjects such as this is to ensure images retain a focal point, an overall shot of the store would leave the viewer with too much to visually digest. To address this each area was shot individually focusing on a single point that distinctly summarised the design of that display with several shots showing the area in context.

Whilst challenging, it was interesting to see how the interior designers have made individual elements unique in their own right while also fitting in with the overall ambiance of the store. A welcome addition to the bright new mall in Eldon Square, this commission was a real delight to work on.

On completion the studio delivered over 50 high resolution files to the team at River Island.

To see how the studio can assist your company please contact: info@philiphunton.co.uk

The value of great photography to small businesses

noreply@blogger.com (Philip Hunton) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:58:00 +0000

In most cases a photo is the first contact a potential customer has with a company, product or service. The impact of this photo can be immediate and long lasting, so making the most of it can increase business opportunities and exposure.

Here we offer 3 reasons that great photography will help your business communicate with customers efficiently and increase sales.

1) Introducing a product or service

A great photograph is not only used to present an accurate visual representation of a product it can also communicate the advantages of using the product or the selling points of a service.

A single image can quickly and efficiently communicate more in a few seconds than several paragraphs of text, they also tend to be more memorable. In a world where time and attention is precious and constantly in demand every second you save communicating your product, message and brand is profit.

Instead of looking for generic stock imagery that is used by many, consider investing in a bespoke image that is unique and speaks directly about your business, the rewards will be much higher.

2) Putting a face to a business

With web 2.0 providing ever faster and more efficient ways to communicate; the personal touch becomes a more distant memory. In business it is often the experiences with the person in addition to the service or product experience that keeps customers coming back for more.

To alleviate the impersonal website approach it is a good idea to use photo’s of the people that a customer will interact with during their experience with your business.

3) Great bespoke photography will make you stand out

As previously mentioned, generic stock imagery has its uses, however your business is individual; it has its own brand, feel and personality. While stock images may represent your sector, they do not represent your individual business or its brand.

Photography created specifically for your business, is unique and will ensure you stand out from the crowd.

These are just 3 of the reasons why great photography will help your business grow. As your business develops you can create a library of bespoke imagery that will present your products and services in their best light and establish your brand.

To see how Philip Hunton Photography can help you click here