My Services
Who do you work for then Dave and what do you do for them?
Well let me lay out a range of services I provide by writing about who I currently and would like to work with in respect to my Garden Photography business.
My goal is to be photographing gardens, plants and flowers full time in order to show off their beauty and form. The primary objective is to be published in major UK and international garden magazines. I love to provide an artistic representation of place and time using natural light to bring out design elements, highlight the form and texture of planting and evoke the emotion of what it feels like to be in the garden. I can also accurately document seasonal occurrences or organised events. Such as the first flush of snowdrops in winter; the proliferation of spring bulbs through, the explosion of colour in summer, or the turning of leaves to red and golden hues in Autumn. Capturing the ever changing nature of your garden. I’m accustomed to working at events as well, capturing candid shots of participants enjoying your garden or workshop. As well as bringing my own unique editorial style, I have the necessary tools and techniques to accurately reproduce colours for print and publication if the need arises for your brand.
The services I carry out can meet the diverse needs of a range of individuals and organisations. Let’s dive a little deeper into that.
Garden Designers may need professional garden photography for a plethora of purposes. It may be to update their website or printed portfolio to demonstrate to their prospective clients their artistic vision and completed projects. They may be creating a show garden and wish to document the entire journey from inception through to final completion of the project. Or they may be entering a prestigious industry accreditation or awards which have very specific image submission guidelines, and obviously you want to show off your work at it’s best within the confines of these restrictions.
Before and After images are also a valuable addition to a designer’s website, showing the transformation and value you add through your own artistic vision.
Working with designers and cultivating that relationship over a period of time is important to me, in order to achieve the best possible photographic outcomes, understanding their intention for the photoshoot is key. Is it intended to convey a feeling from the garden as a whole?; capture the attention of prospective clients?; or is it to demonstrate the designers technical and artistic skills in implementing a certain design aesthetic or create a harmonious planting scheme? I pride myself on being able to capture a mood and tell a visual story about the garden, taking viewers on a virtual journey through the space. But also having an eye for the detail and capturing the designers attention to the finer aspects of the brief and actualisation of their vision.
I’d love to talk to any garden designers about collaborating on a project, no matter how big or small and tell their story of how they create wonderful garden designs for their clients.
The range of services I provide can also be of use to Garden Owners (both private and public). They may wish to have some images for use on their website or social media in order to attract visitors. They may also need high quality imagery for use in printed collateral such as posters or brochures. It could be that they are hosting specific events like open days, or craft workshops and would like to visually document the event for posterity or future advertising. I really enjoy working with garden owners and event organisers to capture the energy of their garden.
Writers and journalists are another potential group of clients who may need quality images of a specific garden for a book or magazine article they may be working on. If this is you, I would love to discuss your needs and see how we can work together to add stunning visuals to your writing.
Product and archival imagery may be required by Growers, nursery peopled and national collection holders. This could be for their advertising and marketing, or simply for cataloguing or archival purposes. You may also wish to feature in magazines or periodicals. I can meet your needs with clear, well composed imagery using neutral or artistic backdrops.
Why would you pick me then?
Well I am excited to work with a range of people in the gardening world and spread that excitement through the quality of my work. It’s my pleasure to capture the essence of a garden and create visual stories to take people on a journey. I enjoy working collaboratively with my clients and am flexible and professional in my approach.
If you’d like to work together on a project then don’t hesitate to get in touch, we can book an initial consultation to discuss your needs and I can tailer a package to meet your needs.