Beautiful photography that takes your business to the next level
 

Branding photography for makers, designers & creators in Nottinghamshire & beyond

 

Hello, I'm Susan

Based in a small rural village in Nottinghamshire, I have over 20+ years of experience specialising in creative photography. – Bold, vivid and vibrant are three of my favourite words.

I love working with makers, designers, crafters, and artists telling your business story with beautiful, scroll-stopping, product and brand photos.

Colourful, high quality photos for your website, online shop & social media

 

“Susan is very talented, she’s really easy to work with and the results are wonderful. My crochet cactus have been presented as high quality items, seeing my products look so aspirational makes me love them even more!” 

- Shannon, Mockingbird Makes

 
 
 
 

Do you feel like... 

  • Your existing website photos don't do your products justice

  • You're missing out on sales by not having enough social media content

  • You struggle to secure PR opportunities because you don't have professional images to share

  • You love running your own business but it can get overwhelming having to spin all the plates, including being in-house photographer

Imagine if... 

  • You had your own collection of beautiful, great quality images that really capture your vision

  • You could get your products listed in your dream gift guide

  • You could win back all that time you spend DIY-ing your photos

  • You could connect with your customers on your socials with photos showing what you do best

This is exactly WHY I created

The Maker's Studio

A day-in-the-life photoshoot for vibrant creatives like YOU.

Capturing you in your element with a collection of cohesive and polished photos you’ll be excited to share on your social channels, website and more.

 

‘’Susan really took her time to get the set up spot on. The photos are beautiful, high quality and I was able to use them for my event promotion, website and socials. I felt really at ease during the shoot, which is so important to be able to get the best pictures.’’

- Amy, Flux Surface

 

Where will you use the photos from your The Maker’s Studio shoot?

Basically anywhere you need to promote YOU & YOUR lovely stuff!

  • Magazines

  • Gift guides

  • Online independent stockists

  • Wholesale stockists

  • Trade fairs

  • Etsy shop

  • Business card

  • Newsletter

  • NOTHS

  • Brochure

  • Instagram

 

Think of all the new customers you could reach with all the striking photos you’ve been dreaming of for your online brand?

 

‘’Susan helped me to realise my vision while also adding her amazing flair and wealth of experience. She made me feel at ease and comfortable while I was in front of the camera and I was so pleased with the results. The images are incredible! Susan is so utterly skilled.’’ 

- Susie, Let Us Pretend

 

What does The Maker’s Studio package include?

  • 3-4 hour day-in-the-life photoshoot, including a variety of portraits, product shots & more relaxed documentary-style photos of you, your workspace & your products

  • 30-minute Brand Clarity Zoom call where we’ll get to the heart of your lovely business

  • Unlimited pre-shoot messaging via Trello so we can make sure your shoot day goes as smoothly as possible

  • Secret Pinterest Board to collaborate on styling & prop ideas

 

  • Shot List with timings, so we can ensure you get all the shots you need on the day (I’ll also make sure there’s time for a cuppa too!)

  • Ideas on how we can use your chosen shoot location 

  • Travel to your Nottinghamshire location

  • Collection of 70 images sized & lightly retouched, instantly downloadable

  • Package price £595

 

‘’I couldn’t believe it when I saw the photographs! Susan completely ‘got’ what I wanted but a level above. Lots of bright colours, which I hadn’t thought of at all, but they really elevated the look of my products, making them ‘pop’ on social media.’’

- Katie, East London Baby Co.

 

Enquire about The Maker’s Studio photoshoot

Simply fill out my enquiry form with as much detail as you can about you, your business and your lovely products and I’ll be in touch to organise a suitable time for us to meet up on a Zoom call to chat more about the kind of photographs you’re looking for.

FAQs

  • When you have a good idea about who your ideal client is, your brand colours and fonts. Maybe you’ve done some initial work with a brand designer and you’re sick of DIY-ing your photos.

  • This photoshoot is for makers and creators who make things for your customers with or without your own studio space.

  • The Maker’s Studio includes photographs of your products being made, created and packaged in your studio or workspace. If you need more styled photos of your products I can photograph them at my studio for an additional cost.

  • I have lots of props and backgrounds in my studio, but I’d encourage you to think about props that you frequently use and take a look around your home, studio or workplace to see if you have any items that you’d like me to include. It's a great way to add touches of your personality and style to your images. 

  • If you don’t have a studio/work space then I can advise you on different locations for an additional cost.

  • This is for you even if you’re a bit nervous about being in front of the camera. I promise I’ll help put you at ease and make the whole process fun - before, during and after the shoot!

  • A collection of cohesive, professional brand photos will help sell-out your products for your online shop. Making back your investment in a professional photo shoot many times over.

  • Something that you feel comfortable in and feels aligned with who you are as a maker or creator. I’d recommend choosing between 2-3 outfits that you can easily change into so that you have plenty of photos in your collection that look like they’ve been taken on different occasions rather than at the same shoot.

  • Yes please. I ask for a 50% deposit on booking to secure your photo-shoot date.