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New Barn Conversion Photoshoot Locations

New Barn Conversion Photoshoot Locations

Barn conversions can offer an unusual combination for photography and filming. Original beams, stonework and agricultural proportions can sit beside contemporary kitchens, large areas of glazing, polished concrete and modern architectural additions. The result is a location that can move comfortably between country lifestyle, interiors, fashion and editorial briefs. The SHOOTFACTORY collection of barn conversion […]

Guide to Hosting a Press and Marketing Event

Guide to Hosting a Press and Marketing Event

A successful press or marketing event gives a brand the chance to bring people together around a product, announcement, campaign or story. It might be a media preview for a new collection, an immersive brand activation, a product launch, a press breakfast or an evening event built around a major company milestone. Whatever the format, […]

Hot Property & Neutrals this October

Hot Property & Neutrals this October

Neutral interiors have become far more interesting than simply filling a room with white. Warm stone, chalk, oatmeal, putty, soft grey, and natural timber add depth to neutral spaces, while carefully chosen materials bring texture without competing for attention. For photography and filming, that restraint can be particularly useful. A neutral location gives products, furniture, […]

Property Interior Design Trends for 2026

Property Interior Design Trends for 2026

Interior design in 2026 is moving away from rooms that look perfectly coordinated and towards homes with greater personality, warmth and a sense that they have developed over time. Natural materials are playing a larger role, darker woods are returning, colour is becoming more expressive and vintage furniture is sitting comfortably beside contemporary pieces. Kitchens […]

Fashion Photography, the Art, its History and Evolution

Fashion Photography, the Art, its History and Evolution

Fashion photography has always been far more than a way of presenting clothes. Every memorable image captures a moment in culture, reflects changing attitudes and communicates the personality of a designer or brand. From carefully staged studio portraits in the early twentieth century to today’s digital campaigns created for social media, fashion photography has continually […]

Architectural Styles in the UK

Architectural Styles in the UK

Britain’s architectural heritage spans more than a thousand years of changing styles, cultural influences and construction techniques. From medieval castles and Gothic cathedrals to converted warehouses and contemporary penthouses, each era has contributed to the wide variety of locations available for photography, filming and events today. For photographers, filmmakers, brands and creative agencies, architecture often […]

Cinema Room Locations for Lifestyle and Commercial Photography

Cinema Room Locations for Lifestyle and Commercial Photography

Cinema rooms have become one of the most desirable features in modern residential properties. Offering a blend of comfort, luxury and visual appeal, these spaces create distinctive backdrops for photography, filming and branded content. Rich textures, ambient lighting, oversized seating and carefully considered design details allow productions to capture authentic moments within aspirational settings. For […]

Art Deco Locations That Bring Character to Every Shoot

Art Deco Locations That Bring Character to Every Shoot

Art Deco interiors continue to hold a strong place in photography, filming and branded content. Rich textures, geometric detailing, curved forms and bold materials create spaces that feel cinematic without appearing over-styled. From polished parquet floors to dramatic staircases and statement marble, Art Deco inspired locations offer depth, contrast and personality on camera. At SHOOTFACTORY, […]

Petty Green Summer 2026 Collection Shoot on Location

Petty Green Summer 2026 Collection Shoot on Location

Pretty Green’s Summer 2026 collection continues the brand’s connection to British music culture, combining heritage references with a modern approach to casual dressing. Shot on location at Lunar Studio in East London, the campaign reflects the label’s ongoing interest in classic silhouettes, statement prints and relaxed styling influenced by the energy of the 1970s. The […]

Percival Menswear AW25 Shoot on Location

Percival Menswear AW25 Shoot on Location

Percival Menswear’s Autumn Winter 2025 shoot brings the brand’s core idea into focus, reworking familiar wardrobe staples through subtle design shifts and thoughtful styling. Founded in East London, Percival has built its identity on refining classic menswear, introducing updated fabrics and contemporary fits that feel relevant without losing their roots. Set within a bright, pared-back […]

Chloé Effortless Icons Shoot with Net-a-Porter

Chloé Effortless Icons Shoot with Net-a-Porter

The “Effortless Icons” campaign from Net-a-Porter and Chloé presents a refined take on modern dressing, centred on ease, movement and understated elegance. Featuring model Luana Guimarães, the shoot brings together signature pieces from the Chloé archive, reworked for a contemporary wardrobe. Set within a light-filled London home, the imagery reflects a softer approach to luxury. […]

Burberry AW25 Shoot with Net-a-Porter

Burberry AW25 Shoot with Net-a-Porter

For the Autumn Winter 2025 campaign with Net-a-Porter, Burberry presents a grounded yet expressive take on British style, shaped by Daniel Lee’s evolving vision for the brand. Set against a rural backdrop, the shoot brings together heritage references and contemporary styling, placing outerwear at the centre of the story. The result is a series that […]

Grazia March 26 Location Shoot with Lizelot Rippen

Grazia March 26 Location Shoot with Lizelot Rippen

For the March 2026 Big Fashion Issue of Grazia UK, “The New Uniform” presents a considered take on modern dressing through a location-led editorial with model Lizelot Rippen. The feature brings together fashion and narrative, reflecting the shift in working life where structure and comfort now sit side by side. Set across contrasting environments, the […]

Cosmo Mag Feb 26 Location Shoot with Emma Naomi

Cosmo Mag Feb 26 Location Shoot with Emma Naomi

The February and March 2026 issue of Cosmopolitan UK brings a fresh perspective on actress Emma Naomi, presenting both a striking fashion editorial and an open, reflective interview. Best known for her role as Alice Mondrich in Bridgerton, Naomi steps into a new phase of her career, mirrored through a series of composed yet expressive […]

Loft Locations and Studio Vibes for Creative Content

Loft Locations and Studio Vibes for Creative Content

Creative projects often benefit from spaces with character, light and openness. Loft properties and studio environments provide exactly that. Former industrial buildings, converted warehouses, and purpose-built daylight studios create flexible settings that work for fashion, lifestyle, editorial, and commercial productions. High ceilings, exposed materials and generous windows allow crews to shape the atmosphere of a […]

White and Black Interior Trends

White and Black Interior Trends

Black-and-white interiors continue to hold a strong position in contemporary design. The palette is direct and confident, allowing architecture, materials, and styling to take centre stage. For photography and filming, this clarity works particularly well, as strong contrast and simple tones help the subject stand out within the frame. A monochrome interior does not rely […]

London Photography Exhibitions this Spring

London Photography Exhibitions this Spring

London remains one of the most active photography centres in Europe, with galleries and museums presenting a wide mix of exhibitions each season. From major retrospectives and international prizes to experimental festivals, the city offers an impressive programme for photographers, collectors, and anyone interested in visual culture. Spring 2026 brings several notable shows across London. […]

Contemporary Coastal and Waterside Shoot Locations

Contemporary Coastal and Waterside Shoot Locations

Water brings scale, light and atmosphere to a shoot in a way few backdrops can. When combined with contemporary architecture, clean lines and generous glazing, coastal and lakeside properties offer a setting that feels polished yet natural. Reflections, horizon lines and open sky add depth to both stills and moving images, while modern interiors provide […]

Wide Open Horizons and Abroad Landscape Locations in Britain

Wide Open Horizons and Abroad Landscape Locations in Britain

For campaigns that call for space, light and a sense of escape, landscape becomes as important as architecture. Rolling fields, distant horizons, and uninterrupted views can instantly shift the tone of a shoot, creating the impression of filming overseas. Across the South East, SHOOTFACTORY represents several properties positioned within expansive private land. These locations offer […]

European Courtyards, Pools and Lifestyle Shoot Locations

European Courtyards, Pools and Lifestyle Shoot Locations

Summer campaigns often revolve around outdoor living. Long tables set for lunch, sun loungers by the pool, evening drinks beside a fire pit and open doors that blur the line between inside and out all form part of a strong seasonal narrative. For brands building resort, lifestyle or food-focused content, a European courtyard setting brings […]