London Photography Exhibitions this Season

London Photography Exhibitions this Season

This season marks some of the highlights of London’s arts & culture scene, with a rich line-up of photographic exhibitions showcasing both world-renowned and upcoming talents from around the globe. Bundle up and head out to these 10 must-see exhibitions, some of which are closing soon and shouldn’t be missed: The Radical Eye: Modernist Photography […]

Location Library London Behind the Scenes of Lordship Park

Location Library London Behind the Scenes of Lordship Park

We go behind the scenes with the owners of Lordship Park location house with Sarah and Brian, the owners of a photo shoot location house in London, who give us the lowdown on the reality of being a London shoot location. Represented by SHOOTFACTORY, Lordship Park hosts a variety of photo shoots and filming for […]

Photography Tips: The Ultimate list of Photography Tips

Photography Tips: The Ultimate list of Photography Tips

Amateur photographers are always looking for new ways to learn about their camera, its lenses, and the terms that apply to excellent photography. From the filters that make great pictures possible, to terms like aperture that are essential to understand when taking great pictures, there are a wide array of tips that can produce stunning […]

Top Tips for Venue Hire in London

Top Tips for Venue Hire in London

SHOOTFACTORY london location company offers venue hire in London and a varied selection of venues for that make a perfect location for your event. We’ve put a lot of thought into best practice for hiring an events venue. Every single occasion is unique, of course, but there are a few points that we think are […]

Bang & Olufsen Photo Shoot with Esquire

Bang & Olufsen Photo Shoot with Esquire

Bang & Olufsen wire fee home sound system with Esquire found the perfect photo shoot location in London. “Good technology should adapt to your needs, not the other way round. Whether you want to give your speakers pride of place or position them discreetly beside the sofa, cable-free solutions liberate your decor from unnecessary restrictions, […]

Millionaire feat. Nelly – Music Video Shoot Location

Millionaire feat. Nelly – Music Video Shoot Location

Cash Cash & Digital Farm Animals, Millionaire song used our Rectory location house in Surrey. The music video was directed by Sesan Ogunro, was released on June 27, 2016. Millionaire Music Video Music Video Shoot Location Name: Rectory Location: Surrey, RH1 This stunning house and gardens has large rooms with interesting decoration and props. Traditional […]

Little Mix – Little Me, Music Video Shoot Location

Little Mix – Little Me, Music Video Shoot Location

Little Mix – Little Me from the Salute Album used our Chapel location in Bermondsey, London to create the black and white edgy vibe for the music video. Little Me Music Video In an interview with FrontRowLiveEnt.com, regarding the official music video, Jesy Nelson said: “We’ve never really done a video like this before. This […]

Barker & Stonehouse “Eclectibles” Product Photo Shoot Location

Barker & Stonehouse “Eclectibles” Product Photo Shoot Location

Barker and Stonehouse latest autumn interior trends, used an old converted tram depot for their “Eclectibles” product photo shoot. The Ecletibles range is intended to create a sense of genuine uniqueness, influenced by both Nordic and Bohemian. Barker and Stonehouse Eclectibles View the Autumn Collection: www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk/autumn16 Product Shoot Location Hackney Location: London, E5 Old tram […]

Creating a Relaxed Photo Shoot with Mario Testino

Creating a Relaxed Photo Shoot with Mario Testino

The most unforgettable shots are the in-the-moment-of-the-moment ones: unrehearsed, unposed, and completely natural. Internationally renowned photographer Mario Testino built his career on the concept of capturing his subjects’ subtle nuances through a single, offbeat smile or unplanned lapse of posture. Celebrity, model, and newcomer all have one thing in common through Testino’s lens: irreplicable individuality. […]

Beginners Tips for Product Photography

Beginners Tips for Product Photography

Product photography is an integral part of making your products look appealing to consumers. If you don’t use proper lighting or take care to create a desirable impression with your photographs, your products won’t look their best. If you leave it the sole responsibility of your product description, that’s going to end up lowering your […]

8 of the Hottest Interior Design Trends to Watch Out For in 2016

8 of the Hottest Interior Design Trends to Watch Out For in 2016

2016 is in full swing, and summer is the time of reinvention. That means that this year’s interior design trends are creeping up and we should all be in the loop about what is hot and what should be left in 2015. 1. Gallery Walls A style of wall art that has been popping up […]

Instagram Perfect Picture Tips

Instagram Perfect Picture Tips

A beautiful photograph invites someone into an experience. Taking a photo is an art. It is perspective and it is full of emotion. Pictures are a form of expression and are a way to capture and handcuff time as it stands still on canvas or in a frame forever. Pictures are also becoming a powerful […]

The Importance of Product Photography When Selling Online

The Importance of Product Photography When Selling Online

You have less than three seconds to capture your customer’s attention. Three seconds. Make it count. The average Internet user is bombarded with ads, news stories, emails and ads. Users have learned to focus with laser precision on only the content they need. Make yours count by using only the best online product photography for […]

Your Property as a Film Location

Your Property as a Film Location

Even if you are unlikely to star in a film, maybe your property could. London’s most successful location agency meets location managers charged with finding stand-ins for anything from a royal palace to a suburban terrace. The classic situation in my job is to walk into a house and say, “It’s perfect”, and then change […]

How To Scout Photography Locations

How To Scout Photography Locations

Have you ever wondered what makes a particular image so spectacular that you feel you can instantly relate to it? Does a beautifully captured photographic shot make you wonder about the story it is trying to depict? Can you see the artistry that a photographer is attempting to portray through one of his clicks? The […]

Kate’s Vogue Photoshoot

Kate’s Vogue Photoshoot

If you enjoy fashion and the royal family, you are about to be richly rewarded with the June issue of British Vogue. Here they will find pages dedicated to the Duchess of Cambridge and her unique style, as photographed by noted fashion photographer Josh Olins. This lucky British photographer can now boast of taking the […]

Basic Fashion Photo Shoot Tips: Find a Home in Fashion

Basic Fashion Photo Shoot Tips: Find a Home in Fashion

Photography is always an art form regardless of the capacity in which it is used. Technique and experience maintain a huge impact on your artistic results. These dimensions of photography are never more vital than when dealing with fashion shoots. This type of photography requires that the artist do more than work with lighting and […]

Shoot Location Tips

Shoot Location Tips

The location can make or break a photograph. If you shoot on location, meaning you don’t work out of a studio, you can truly employ your creativity in finding the perfect spot for your shoot to give the image the best surroundings.   1. Scouting As a photographer, one of the more exciting parts of […]

Photographing Kids: 5 Tips to Capture Those Magical Moments like a Pro

Photographing Kids: 5 Tips to Capture Those Magical Moments like a Pro

We’ve all seen those “perfect” children’s photos, spotlessly clean little cherubs beaming placidly into the lens from a bower of roses, and most definitely not screaming bloody murder while flinging props at the photographer. What is it that makes the difference between those gorgeous shots in magazines and our own albums full of blurred, tear-and-cupcake-frosting-streaked […]

Steps to Preparing for a Photo Shoot

Steps to Preparing for a Photo Shoot

How you prepare for your photo shoot will essentially depend on the type of shoot that you are doing that day. From newborn photos to engagement announcements and weddings, there are a wide variety of settings that you may be working on for your upcoming shoot. Those who are just beginning in the photography industry […]