tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2786500250577500852024-02-08T01:25:09.773+00:00Phillip Shannon a photographer's blogWelcome to the Blog of Phillip Shannon.
A professional photographer with particular experience in product, food, studio and location photography for business and organisations.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-52412949625755726182016-02-29T14:39:00.001+00:002016-02-29T14:39:57.581+00:00Professional Photographer Leeds: Portfolio updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The variety of work which I have been doing over the last few months has been really excellent. I’ve met some great new clients and been involved with a lot of exciting and interesting photography projects.<br /><br />They include Food photography for lifestyle uses & recipes pages online. Also cut out shots of food products for a major food retailers annual catalogue.<br /><br />Product photography for online retailers ( Leather goods & soft furnishings ). This area inparticular has seen an increase as I find many new start ups are requiring professional photography to promote their products online but also need it at an affordable price.<br /><br /><br />
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As more and more people start up their own small business & website they require good product photography to help sell their items. It is so important to get the right kind of photography for your products or service, you may have a great product or service to sell but if your product photography does not do you any justice then this will inevitably have a negative effect on the appearance of your business to the customer.<br /><br />I can offer a wealth of studio and location photography experience at an realistic price. Please contact me to discuss your photography project.<br /><br /><br />
An example of my recent photography shoots can be seen below. Some of the images are for local businesses here in Yorkshire and some are for national & International retailers.<br />
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<br /><br />Phillip Shannon is a Professional Photography with over 20 years experience in the commercial sector and a large ranging portfolio, Phillip Shannon can deliver hard working images to you without fuss and to a budget to suit your particular needs.<br /><br />The portfolios cover Food Photography, Product Photography, Jewellery Photography, Creative Photography, People Photography, Location & Interiors Photography<br />
<a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a><a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/" target="_blank">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a><br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-45881589127579389722014-07-04T13:30:00.002+01:002014-07-04T13:43:38.691+01:00Working with national food brand to create new food photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I have recently been working with Cauldron Foods and we've been working
on a large series of images to cover the great variety of products
within their range.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Starting with a selection of images creating different scenarios to emphasize the <span data-scayt_word="flavours" data-scaytid="2">flavours</span> and influences within each dish we set about creating the images for website and other marketing material.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Working closely with the client, advertising agency and food stylist,
each image was fully researched and constructed so not only the food,
but props, crockery and backgrounds reflected the finer points of the
food photography brief.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">These new images represent the back bone of the new Cauldron Foods
website and facebook page etc.. and can also be seen in my food
photography portfolio.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Working as a food photographer for the last 18 years has been a joy and
I have worked with a large selection of clients from national brands
such as cauldron foods, to smaller independent local producers in Leeds
and across the Yorkshire region and UK.</span>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Phillip Shannon is a Professional Photographer with over 18 years
experience in the commercial sector and has a large ranging portfolio,
Phillip Shannon can deliver hard working images to you without fuss and
to a budget to suit your particular needs.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">The portfolios cover Food Photography, Product Photography, Jewellery Photography, Creative Photography, People Photography, Location & Interiors Photography</span><b><br /> </b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>All images here & on the main portfolio site <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">www.phillipshannonphotography.com</a> are subject to copyright and must not be downloaded, copied or pinned without prior consent from Phillip Shannon Photography.</b></span></span><br />
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Contact Leeds based Photographer Phillip Shannon <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">Today</a>. </span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: 180%;"><span style="color: gold;">0113 240 9982 or 07984 020 955</span></span></span>Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.8007554 -1.549077399999987453.6507279 -1.8718008999999873 53.9507829 -1.2263538999999875tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-8318733007042259082014-02-28T13:01:00.002+00:002014-02-28T13:01:23.692+00:00New food photographs for social enterprise business.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roasted Vegetables and couscous </td></tr>
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Here are the shots from a recent shoot for a social enterprise business.<br />
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I have worked with this business over a number of years. They deliver cookery classes for beginners, and for their new website, we embarked upon a series of food images to illustrate the cookery classes and the recipes which will be carried out.<br />
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As a food photographer, one of the most important factors is to tell the story that's within the picture as quickly as possible, particularly in the retail or commercial sector or here when the brief was to see as much of the food as possible to enable the new cookery class pupil to see what is is they would be making when they enroll on the course.<br />
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Working in commercial photography in Leeds brings a great variety of work in front of my camera and food shoots are a real favorite ( well, who wouldn't want to work with food? )<br />
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If you are a food business and are looking to produce new food images for your website, online menu etc.. then please get in touch via the website: http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/contact.php<br />
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portfolio site are subject to copyright. ©Phillip Shannon and must not
be copied, downloaded, saved or pinned without written permission.</span><br />
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Take a look at the existing portfolio to see more examples of my food photography projects and lets have a chat about your project.<br />
http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php <br />
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<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.548567000000048253.6512515 -1.8712905000000482 53.9513065 -1.2258435000000483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-8747060922834115612014-01-06T17:13:00.004+00:002014-01-06T17:14:41.260+00:00New Year, New Photography. Step ahead with commercial photography.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As we start 2014 and welcome the New Year in we all make the time to reflect on what has past and what the future may hold.<br />
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When you are running your business and you are aiming to improve upon last years results, reviewing how your business looks to the outside world is a key component.<br />
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Successful photography of your products, people, and business environment are all vital in representing your business in a professional manner to your current and future clients and customers.<br />
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The saying goes " its a buyers market " has never been so true.<br />
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Online retail sales have again risen year on year and and has only one direction in its path and that is upwards.<br />
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Professional photography is your key to attracting new customers & clients. Well presented product photography shot in a studio photography environment or in a location will work hard for you and help you present your offering quickly and effectively.<br />
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Commercial Photographer Phillip Shannon based in Leeds has over 18 years experience as a professional photographer. <br />
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Phillip has a wealth of experience in commercial projects, producing stunning images of food, jewellery, people & product to locations and interior projects.<br />
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Phillip has also gained awards & accolades from the photographic industry and is an Associate of the BIPP, so you can rest assured that you’re in the hands of an experienced and qualified professional.<br />
We meticulously plan every project so that the shoot will run smooth and successful for you, and all at sensible, affordable prices.<br />
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Explore the portfolios of Phillip Shannon Photography here: <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/" target="_blank">www.phillipshannonphotography.com </a><br />
<span style="font-size: xx-small;">All images here & on the main
portfolio site are subject to copyright. ©Phillip Shannon and must not
be copied, downloaded, saved or pinned without written permission.</span>Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.548567000000048253.6512515 -1.8712905000000482 53.9513065 -1.2258435000000483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-43767255489166206452013-11-06T10:23:00.000+00:002013-11-06T10:28:13.986+00:00Jewellery PhotographyI've had my jewellery photographer hat on quite a bit recently, and here are some of the shots to come out of recent projects.<br />
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Stop by the full portfolio if you'd like to see more: <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a><br />
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In recent weeks I have been involved with a multitude of clients and projects, working in studio and on location.<br /><br />This
mix of photography is very much welcomed and dealing with a different
set of photographic puzzles is what commercial photography is all about.<br /><br />A common thread through these projects for the clients was one of ” keeping one step ahead “<br /><br />All
of them realised that producing high quality commercial shots of their
products was an integral part of their overall marketing plan.<br /><br />We
are often told we live in a 24/7 global village, blah, blah, blah, but
actually for any business whether you are in Leeds or Los Angeles
presenting your business website in a professional manner to your local
audience is a vital element on how well your business website or
brochure performs.<br /><br />Another common element in my work has been the
needs of the clients to keep the images on their website refreshed and
up to date, when new product lines become available.<br /><br />As a
consumer you will know how interesting it is to visit a retail website
that is updated on a regular basis with new products on show, new offers
and discounts. Also how turned off we are, when a website seems to
offering the same products, for the same costs with little or no offers
visible.<br /><br />Keeping your products looking attractive to existing and
probably more importantly new customers is achievable only with
professional commercial photography.<br /><br />Commercial photographs that
are used on your website or in your business brochure that do not convey
the products or services that you offer in a professional manner will
seriously degrade your offering to the potential customers who may be
interested in doing business with you.<br /><br />Keep them on board with professional photography.<br /><br />
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Shannon is a Professional Photographer with over 17 years experience in
the commercial sector, the website here shows a large ranging
portfolio, anything from Food photography to product shots and location
interiors of your business premisses. <br /><br />Phillip Shannon can deliver hard working images to you without fuss and to a budget to suit your particular needs.<br /><br />Contact Leeds based Photographer Phillip Shannon <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/contact.php">Today</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: #ffcc00; font-size: 180%;">0113 240 9982 or 07984 020 955</span><br /><br />The portfolios cover <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php">Food Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/product-still-life.php">Product & Still Life Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/jewellery.php">Jewellery Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/creative.php">Creative Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/people.php">People Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/locations.php">Location & Interiors Photography</a><br />
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All images here & on the portfolio website are © Phillip Shannon and should not be copied, downloaded or published in any way without prior arrangement with Phillip Shannon Photography. Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.548567000000048253.6512515 -1.8712905000000482 53.9513065 -1.2258435000000483tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-59097643286798076162013-07-11T16:06:00.000+01:002013-07-11T16:06:32.393+01:00Summer starts with a summery studio shoot.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well at long last we seem to have some decent summery weather as I write this and in the last couple of weeks I had the great pleasure in working with a local artisan food business.<br /><br />We carried out the Food Photography in studio for a few reasons, the main one being that you can never reply on the weather to do what you want just at the right time.<br /><br />The new food product is Lassi ( a yogurt based drink ) which is an extension to a very successful product range by local food business <a href="http://www.indie-ices.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.indie-ices.co.uk/</a><br /><br />
The image shown here shows the product shot in a garden table setting. <br /><br />Food & product photography is a growing sector, with many food businesses particularly here in the Yorkshire region starting up all the time.<br /><br />The importance of presenting your products well is clearly an important factor to letting people know who you are, what your product looks like and the brand identity which you wish to communicate.<br /><br />Even for a one person enterprise, if you are to develop your business online, with Twitter and Facebook & with your own website, positive & well presented images are a hugely important element.<br /><br />I have shot food and product photography for the whole of my professional career, now in my 17th Year and can produce hard working images that you need to move your products forward at a cost which will not break the bank.<br />
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Take a look at the portfolios on the my website here: <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php" target="_blank">Food Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/product-still-life.php" target="_blank">Product Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/jewellery.php" target="_blank">Jewellery Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/creative.php" target="_blank">Creative Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/people.php" target="_blank">People Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/locations.php" target="_blank">Location & Interiors Photography</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">All images are ©Phillip Shannon Photography and must not be copied, downloaded, pinned without full written permission by Phillip Shannon.</span><br />
<br />Contact Leeds based Photographer <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/" target="_blank">Phillip Shannon</a> Today.<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-46004844176552455792013-03-06T13:59:00.000+00:002013-04-15T16:03:19.227+01:00How to use Product Photography to Increase salesProduct photography is all around us, in fact it has become so common place that in a way we do not notice it.<br />
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We are bombarded by thousands of images everyday, TV, magazines, internet. The internet now accounts for one of the largest areas of visual input, particularly now, as more and more of us use the internet on the move via smart phones. This is nothing new I hear you cry, but the impact of how the image is seen & used in the promotion is now more important than ever.<br />
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Standing out from the crowd has always been a mantra many businesses use, but now the entry level for image standards has been raised much higher than what was, say 5 years ago.<br />
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Creating a professional look to the photography that represents your business is vital to the success it has in engaging your customer.<br />
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The rewards from using professional imagery on your business website or brochure is tenfold compared to using poor amateur shots which will only have a negative effect on the customer experience.<br />
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Professional Photographers are highly skilled at taking a simple object, a companies product and expertly photographing it so that it answers the photographic brief. <br />
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If you take a simple object such as a bottle of beer or packet of crisps for example, some may think this is an everyday item, and it must be straight forward to shoot?. People may perceive it to be an easy thing got do in many cases and business owners may even attempt to shoot product photography themselves as they have access to a digital camera.<br />
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Photographing a glass bottle must allow the viewer to believe that it is a real glass bottle, not an illustration, and also be able to clearly read the label of the product. <br />
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If you have ever tried to photograph anything in glass or plastic packaging, then you will know that controlling highlights, mid tones and shadows is where the photographer skill is shown to its best.<br />
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Here you can see examples of simple and more creative product and pack shot photography.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a Professional Photography with over 16 years experience in the commercial sector and a large ranging portfolio, Phillip Shannon can deliver hard working images to you without fuss and to a budget to suit your particular needs.<br />
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Contact Phillip Shannon today for a free quote for your next photography project.<br />
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The portfolios cover Food Photography, Product Photography, Jewellery Photography, Creative Photography, People Photography, Location & Interiors Photography.<br />
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Visit the main portfolio site here: <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a><br />
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Based in Leeds Yorkshire, Phillip can provide studio or location photography at your place of business.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.548567000000048253.5013535 -2.1940140000000481 54.1012045 -0.90312000000004822tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-47075445018667314642013-02-05T14:38:00.001+00:002013-02-05T14:51:52.899+00:00Food Portfolio Selection<br />
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An example of the images in my food portfolio brought to you as a short movie.<br />
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Stop by the main portfolio site to see these and more of my commercial photography.<br />
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Visit the main portfolio site here: <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a>
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pinned without expression written permission from Phillip Shannon.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.548567000000048253.501353 -2.1940140000000481 54.101205 -0.90312000000004822tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-6693912584952179992013-01-18T13:19:00.000+00:002013-01-18T13:23:47.609+00:00Make the right impression in 2013. Review the photography for your businessMake the right impression in 2013.<br />
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At the beginning of a New Year, people often make resolutions to change or improve something in their life, this can be also a great time to review your business as well.<br />
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Reviewing how your business looks to the outside world is a healthy business stand point.<br />
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Recent reports on the challenging and tough times for many retailers and businesses across the UK seem to point to one outcome. Those companies which adapt their business model, embrace new technology or new ways of selling and communicating with their customers are the ones which will have a more positive position in the future.<br />
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Online selling or having an online presence is vital to communicating with your customers and clients. <br />
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The photographic images which represent your business are the first tool you can use in your online offering.<br />
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When people are navigating the web, they are attracted by the visual and the images which catch their eye will be the ones which will keep the interest of the new customer long enough so they can continue to read about you, your business and products or services.<br />
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Poor representation of your products or business in general, through poor photography will mean the customer will often skip past your website and move onto the next.<br />
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Follow these simple steps to reviewing your business photography.<br />
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• How long did you last update the images on your website?.<br />
Images should be updated at least every quarter or when new products or services are available.<br />
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• Do the images sell you products well?, do they tell the correct story?<br />
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• Using a Professional Photographer will add value to your business, look up it as an investment in the future success of your business.<br />
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• Stand out from the crowd. Your competitors will have the upper hand if they use professional photography and you don't.<br />
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• Use a Photographer whose portfolio you like and who can advise on your particular need s for the images you require. An experienced photographer will be able to talk you through what you need and what you don't need.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a Professional Photography with over 16 years experience in the commercial sector and a large ranging portfolio, Phillip Shannon can deliver hard working images to you without fuss and to a budget to suit your particular needs.<br />
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The portfolios cover Food Photography, Product Photography, Jewellery Photography, Creative Photography, People Photography, Location & Interiors Photography.<br />
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Visit the main portfolio site here: <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a> All images are ©Phillip Shannon and must not be copied, downloaded, pinned without expression written permission from Phillip Shannon.<br />
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Based in Leeds, Yorkshire. Phillip can provide studio photography to clients in the region and also location services here and across the UK.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.548567000000048253.501342 -2.1940140000000481 54.101216 -0.90312000000004822tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-39540878302249005892012-12-10T14:39:00.001+00:002012-12-10T14:40:02.900+00:00Your 3 point plan to a successful product photography shoot<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Art of Product and Still life Photography <br />
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If you run a retail or product based business, you need to communicate effectively, efficiently and in a lot on online situations, quickly.<br />
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Using some simple steps to your businesses marketing and advertising can reap great rewards.<br />
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Professional photographers use the experience gained over many years and have a set of skills which are geared towards maximizing the "sale" of the image on your website page, or other printed marketing material.<br />
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This can be an area of your business marketing which may be overlooked, as it may seem out of reach for a small business due to budgetary constraints but in the fast moving world of online selling, it is the visual impact of the product which will help your products leap off the page, and more importantly, sell<br />
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The ability to photograph an inanimate object is not as straight forward as it first may seem. <br />
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The Three main areas to consider are:<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><b>1. The actual merchandise in front of the camera, this needs to be assessed by a trained eye, so that the most effective camera angle and lens choice is used. <br /><br />2. The professional lighting equipment & techniques used by commercial photographers are a vital ingredient in setting the scene and create the right atmosphere to the shot.<br /><br />3. Background choice is also vital to the successful packshot or product photograph being achieved. The product or merchandise itself will determine a complimentary background, such as a rustic wooden surface for some artistic food image, or maybe a natural surface of stone or such like to contrast a jewellery item. It maybe that a neutral background is used, professional photographers in Leeds and around the UK will use this particularly when shooting for product cutout shots or pack shots as they are often called.</b></span><br />
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Phillip Shannon is a Professional Photographer, based in Leeds West Yorkshire. Studio and location photography service if provided for all business types across Leeds and the Yorkshire region and the UK.<br />
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An award winning photographer with over 16 years experience in the commercial photography business, Phillip has been commissioned for a huge variety of advertising assignments over his career. As a Food Photographer Phillip has produced mouth watering images for food businesses across the Yorkshire region and for multiple uses such as websites and printed brochures.<br />
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Visit the main portfolio website to view more of the photographers work. <span style="color: orange;"><a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a></span>Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.6512355 -1.864424 53.9513225 -1.23271tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-33731692309607884092012-11-26T10:55:00.004+00:002012-12-03T14:48:40.011+00:00How popular cook books use food photographers as their main ingredient.With the Christmas book market beginning to gather pace, one of the most popular areas will be the cook book.<br />
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The ongoing rise of the celebrity chef and the inevitable book make these publications a top choice for a Christmas gift.<br />
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Each chef often accompanied by their own particular TV show will attract a certain section of the viewing public.<br />
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If you have ever bought or been given one of these cook books, you are as much buying into the celebrity persona and life view as much as the actual food they cook.<br />
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When turning the pages of these books you will note that all have taken advantage of using a professional food photographer.<br />
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Turning a recipe into mouth watering image is the job of the pro photographer and almost certainly a food stylist and art director/client too.<br />
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Professional food photographers will have many years experience in studio and location photography to call upon when dealing with food products for advertising and publication.<br />
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Throughout Leeds, one of the largest cities in the UK, professional commercial photographers and studios offer food shoots as part of their services.<br />
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Phillip Shannon, a commercial photographer based in Leeds has over 16 years professional studio and location photography project experience. This experience means that your food shoot will be handled with care and delivered to you on time and to a budget that suits your needs.<br />
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After many years in the photographic industry, Phillip Shannon has experienced many, many different kinds of photo shoot, product photography, pack shots, food, jewellery are all aspects of the portfolios displayed on the website.<br />
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If you are looking for a food photographer, whether you are based in Leeds or from further afield across the Yorkshire region or UK, Phillip Shannon can offer you an award winning, experienced, straight forward and down to earth approach for your next professional food photography shoot.<br />
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Please visit the main food website portfolio here <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php" target="_blank">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php</a><br />
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<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-74831086713214012612012-11-23T16:19:00.002+00:002012-11-23T16:20:06.384+00:00A selection of images to buy in the GalleryA carefully selected group of images are now available to buy on the Red bubble gallery page.<br />
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As Christmas approaches you may be looking for a photo based gift. There are a range of print sizes available, greeting cards and many other options to choose from.<br />
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My work as a commercial photographer has been wide ranging and varied in type of subject and location. This has given me a great perspective to be able to produce a wide range of personal based photography projects, which I hope you'll enjoy looking at.<br />
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Some of the images on sale are from the award winning portfolio, so here's your chance to own your very own copy.<br />
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Thank you for stopping by.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-41226368468363874652012-07-31T10:53:00.000+01:002012-08-03T11:16:04.559+01:00Leading Jewellery & Watch Retailer commissions Commercial Photographer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was recently commissioned to produce a series of projects by a leading jeweller in the UK.<br />
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It was a great pleasure in being chosen to complete the work after working closely with the company to formulate a shooting schedule which not only produced the finished images in good time, but also produced a step forward in the image quality which represented the products for the new aspect for the business.<br />
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Working with clients to achieve a positive step forward in the quality of the images that represent their business is a key aspect of being a Commercial Photographer. <br />
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Many companies need a professional photographer to promote their products and services on their website and as an experienced commercial photographer working in Leeds and the Yorkshire region I have been involved with a great variety of projects covering Jewellery Photography, Product Photography and Food Photography.<br />
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Above you can see an example of one of the photographs produced for the business.<br />
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The first stage was to produce the product image as a cut out shot, this process of photography is called this, as the original background is removed, or cut out, in post production.<br />
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This is how the jeweller required the images for the e-commerce site. I then, in post production as an alternative to the original shot for my portfolio page, added a black background and a pattern to compliment the watch itself.<br />
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Cut out photographs and pack shot photography are often words used to describe the type of commercial photography that a business needs to advertise and promote certain products. This may be for a new venture, or new offer that the business may be running, what's important here is that the final images work hard to promote the product itself but also the business as a whole, as high quality images always succeed in selling themselves and many business report of increased sales when commissioning a professional photographer.<br />
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Please take a look at the <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/jewellery.php" target="_blank">Jewellery Portfolio</a> to see more examples.<br />
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When you visit my main portfolio website, please also take a look around the other portfolios too, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php" target="_blank">Food Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/product-still-life.php" target="_blank">Still life & Product Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/creative.php" target="_blank">Creative Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/people.php" target="_blank">People Photography</a>, <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/locations.php" target="_blank">Locations & Interiors Photography</a>.<br />
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I am a commercial photographer in Leeds and work in studio and across the Yorkshire region and the north of England on location producing high quality photography for businesses of all types. Please call or email today to discuss your next commercial photography project.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.6512355 -1.864424 53.9513225 -1.23271tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-6847541394949490772012-06-13T14:42:00.002+01:002012-07-31T10:58:04.435+01:00Food Shots for Local Business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was recently commissioned to spend the day at a fantastic local food business.<br />
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The business is actually a farm and sells much of the things they produce in their own farm shop, the business also has a wonderful restaurant onsite preparing freshly made meals often with their own meat and vegetables.<br />
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This kind of location photography offers various challenges to the commercial photographer, and one word springs to mind " flexibility ".<br />
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Being able to switch from one type of scenario to the next, with relative ease comes from spending many years carrying out commercial photography for a variety of businesses and clients.<br />
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Dealing with changeable location settings, and working with natural daylight and flash too are skills which you'd expect your photographer to harness with good effect.<br />
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Working very closely with my client before and during the shoot meant that they could see the images being taken as it happened, advise, and control each scenario as it unfolded so that each image was working very hard to answer each and every design and marketing question the client had set.<br />
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Planning the shoot was the key to the success of this project, we held meetings and spoke many times before the camera and flash lights were unpacked. The graphic designer gave valuable art direction, during the shoot to, this graphic input was vital as the website design and other marketing platforms were all considered.<br />
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Working as a Professional Food Photographer I have carried out a huge variety of food shoots on location and within the studio too. Please visit my main portfolio site to view the <a href="http://phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php" target="_blank">Food Portfolio</a>.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a Professional Commercial Photographer based in Leeds, Yorkshire, UK and can offer a studio and location photography service.<br />
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Visit the website to view all the other portfolios too. <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a><br />
<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-42267794578527962812012-05-03T09:43:00.002+01:002012-07-31T10:59:30.935+01:00The vital role of a food Stylist for food photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To produce delicious food photographs for a food product or to
display a new recipe for a cookery book, you must enlist the skills of a
professional food photographer, that I imagine you already knew, but
equally important, when undertaking professional photography is the role
of the food stylist.<br />
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The food stylist is the key to success when photographing dishes for
websites, brochures or publications of the food that you are promoting
or seeking to show.<br />
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This tried and tested combination of
photographic skill and food preparation knowledge is in many if not all
the food shots you see in the media.<br />
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A food stylist will often
have many years of hands on experience in the food industry, maybe as a
chef, teacher or producer of food. This wealth of experience and
knowledge goes into the mix when the food shoot is being planned and
right through the shooting process.<br />
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Having carried out many food
shoots over the years, one thing is certain, producing shots for cooked
food dishes & producing commercial and professional photography of
food items for publication is more successful with the added skills of a
food stylist.<br />
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The final images will always look more polished,
sleek and have more impact on the page of your website, or cookery book
when this combination of skills is employed.<br />
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Take a look at an example of some recent food photography shown here, and in the <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php">food portfolio</a>.<br />
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If this is the first time you have visited my portfolio website, take a look at the other portfolios too <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/product-still-life.php">Still life</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/jewellery.php">Jewellery</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/creative.php">Creative</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/people.php">People</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/locations.php">Locations</a><br />
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Phillip Shannon is an award winning photographer with over 16 years experience in commercial photography.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a professional photographer based in Leeds
Yorkshire UK and can offer full studio facilities or a location
photography service at your business address.<br />
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Areas covered include Leeds, Bradford, Wetherby, York &
Harrogate, and further afield. Location photography is handled across
the UK to suit your needs.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/contact.php">Contact</a> Phillip Shannon, Professional Photographer based in Leeds for your next commercial photography project.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-22567407395938875802012-03-22T12:17:00.001+00:002012-07-31T11:01:52.505+01:00Food Photographer shoots for website launch<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We were delighted to spend three days shooting for a major retail brand of chutneys, condiments and salad dressings.<br />
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The food photography took on many different approaches, from creative food shots to a more structured and design led set of images.<br />
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The shoot was a great one to get your teeth into ( pardon the pun ) and was a real team event.<br />
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Photographer, Food Stylist, Client and Art direction all blended well together to create the delicious food photography.<br />
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Knowing that the images will be used for a great deal of purposes, website, brochure, exhibition and promotional material, we set about shooting the products with this in mind.<br />
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This organised, design led and creative source means the client ends up with a huge set of versatile images which can be used across all platforms to promote the new range of food products.<br />
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If you are thinking about planning your own food shoot then planning the running or schedule of the shoot is all important to getting the most out of the time available.<br />
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This food shoot was carried out in studio, which is an ideal place to carry out this kind of work, location photography of food can be achieved if the environment is suitable, having enough space to work, and having the kitchen close to the shoot area is very important.<br />
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If this is the first time you have visited my blog, take a look at the portfolios on my main website here <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/food-and-drink.php">Food</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/product-still-life.php">Still life</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/jewellery.php">Jewellery</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/creative.php">Creative</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/people.php">People</a> <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio/locations.php">Locations</a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">(All images are subject to Copyright and must not be copied or pinned or used in any way without permission</span>)<br />
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Phillip Shannon is an award winning photographer with over 16 years experience in commercial photography, the food portfolio can been seen here in the portfolio section along side the other areas of the photography service.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a professional photographer based in Leeds Yorkshire and can offer full studio facilities or a location photography service at your business address.<br />
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Areas covered include Leeds, Bradford, Wetherby, York & Harrogate, and further afield. Location photography is handled across the UK to suit your needsPhillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-16291222208968650032012-02-29T15:19:00.001+00:002012-07-31T11:03:00.125+01:00Preparing for a Food Photography projectOver the last few days I have been busily preparing for a food shoot.<br />
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The project requires a lot of people's input and involves arranging a great deal of information to be collected to make sure the food shoot goes as well as possible.<br />
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It such an important part of the photographic process I thought I'd jot down a few pointers for you, if you are planning your next shoot.<br />
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1. Know what you want, be clear about which shots are required and how they will be utilized.<br />
2. Once you know the images you need, where will they be used, crop requirements etc..<br />
3. Props and other items needed for the food photograph.<br />
4. Deciding who has final approval over the images produced is very important.<br />
5. Schedule dates and times so that everyone that needs to be involved can be available.<br />
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Luckily this project is very well organised, and everybody involved is experienced in organising and taking part in the overall photographic process. So I can't wait to get started on this project. Will be posting images from the shoot in due course.<br />
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Until then here's a snap shot of what can be found in my current food portfolio.<br />
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I am a Food Photographer based in Leeds, Yorkshire, and can shoot food for you in studio or on location in and around the area, or further afield, just contact via the website <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/contact.php">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/contact.php</a><br />
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<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-57528548138420815952012-02-14T11:45:00.001+00:002012-07-31T11:04:57.666+01:00Food Photography with a difference<div style="font-family: inherit;">
I was recently commissioned to produce some food photography, with a slight twist. The shoot was to create an image based on a very particular brief.</div>
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The image was to form the basis of a logo, and as such had to be very graphic in its structure, so I set about breaking down the problem into elements to ease into the photographic shoot ahead of me.</div>
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The food shoot was to photograph an orange with its peel rising up in a spiral above the main body of the fruit, as if it was floating.</div>
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I have shown the finished image below and the elements involved in the photographic approach to this particular studio shoot.</div>
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As a food photographer and working in the commercial world, this type of shoot is a great one to tackle, as it involves working to a particular brief as part of the overall marketing plan, something which I have a lot of experience with.<br />
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Based in Leeds, Yorkshire, UK, I have been fortunate to work with a great deal of food brands, businesses and marketing or advertising agencies across the region and around the UK.<br />
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My food portfolio shows a wider variety of work undertaken throughout recent years. Please visit the website here:<br />
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It is no doubt that any business needs a positive connection with its customers, whether you are a small local store or a city centre office your business success depends upon new and existing customers coming through the door or somehow purchasing your product or service.<br />
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In the food industry one of the great ways to connect with new customers is through trade shows, exhibitions, or even you're own open day.<br />
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As we look at the year before us, a great deal of food exhibitions, trade shows, food fairs and local events are taking place from Leeds to Los Angeles.<br />
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A great deal of variety exists in the world of trade shows, from the mega-complex's of a national exhibition space, to rural or local events where only a handful of stall holders are involved, whatever the event is, the ambition for your food business should be the same.<br />
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1. What are the fundamentals about my product that I need to convey<br />
2. How do I communicate that to my customer<br />
3. If I am selling at the show, is my price point competitive<br />
4. How do I retain my customers long term<br />
5. Do my competitors have a more successful product?, if so, why?<br />
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Needless to say the list could go on, but these 5 points are made for you to look at your food business and ask questions about how you communicate with the lifeblood of your business - your customer.<br />
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A food business in Leeds, Yorkshire can take advantage of the wealth of commercial expertise around them to evolve and promote their business through a series of channels. One is design and marketing and the other is Food Photography.<br />
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As a food photographer Phillip Shannon is well experienced in producing food images that sell your product online or in-store through point of sale, brochure or catalogue. Over many years and hundreds of studio and location shoots, the experience gained equals a very successful shoot for your food enterprise.<br />
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If this is the first time you've visited my blogger page please click the link to my <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">portfolio site</a> & take a while to view the other areas including all of the <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/portfolio.php">portfolios</a>.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a professional photographer based in Leeds Yorkshire and can offer full studio facilities or a location photography service at your business address.<br />
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Areas covered in the UK include Leeds, Bradford, Wetherby, York & Harrogate, and further afield. Location photography is handled across the UK to suit your needs.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-87130723732271796292012-01-26T11:13:00.000+00:002012-01-26T11:13:54.841+00:00Product PhotographyA few days have passed since the last post, as the studio has been very busy with product photography. A range of items have been in front of the camera from handmade soaps to cakes and ginger bread men.<br />
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The task has been the same with all the clients, that is to get the most out of the products to fulfill the needs of their business. This is a really important aspect of the commercial photographers lot, to tune into what the client needs the images to do is what makes for a successful professional product photography shoot.<br />
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My other tasks over the last week has also to look at the creative and food photography section of my portfolio, I'm planning on entering the Pink lady Food photographer of the year competition so I'm really looking forward to putting my images together for that.Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-856732411329344972012-01-19T16:59:00.000+00:002012-01-19T16:59:41.226+00:00Studio PhotographyThis week has been all about preparing and shooting studio projects. The first project was for a range of boutique style handmade soaps made in UK for a online retail website, and the other a Food photography project for a supplier of food produce to commercial outlets. This is going to involve studio photography of cakes and the like, so I hope there maybe one or two left over, maybe with a nice coffee!.<br />
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Studio photography is part of the commercial photography service I carryout in Leeds, Yorkshire. Please stop by my <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">website</a> to take a look at the full portfolioPhillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-21904846191126459602012-01-17T15:51:00.000+00:002012-01-17T15:51:08.449+00:00Creative Photography section addedI've posted a section all about creative photography, please take a look while you are here.<br />
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Creative photography can be approached as a skill set for any professional photography project.<br />
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There will always be different levels of creativity and that is dependent upon many factors. A simple cut out shot for example of a box of cornflakes may not need the same complexity of approach as a portfolio piece, or an exhibition photograph.<br />
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Whatever the project is, when it comes to using photography for your business, the image needs to work hard for you, to pay for itself, yes, but also to promote your brand and company and help you achieve your ambitions.<br />
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I have many years experience in producing photography for business, so please stop by my <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">website</a> and take a look if you require a studio or location photographer in Leeds, Yorkshire or around the UK.<br />
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<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-25564679884432463072012-01-14T19:08:00.000+00:002012-01-14T19:08:28.327+00:00Very Frosty in Leeds Yorkshire today<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well we certainly felt winters icing grip this morning, one of the first real icy and frosty morning's so far this winter.<br />
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I love seeing how simple things, like in the garden change so much when the light is crisp, and clear and how everything is touched beautifully by the sub zero temperatures.<br />
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As a commercial photographer, we are often asked to create creative images from simple scenes or products, so I hope you like the image above.<br />
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<br />Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-278650025057750085.post-82954443743581944552012-01-12T15:12:00.000+00:002012-01-12T15:13:49.984+00:003 Steps to a successful product photography shoot<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The Art of Product and Still life Photography.<br />
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If you run a business, you are selling a product or a service. <br />
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You need to communicate effectively, efficiently and in a lot on online situations, quickly.<br />
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Using some simple approaches to your business marketing can reap great rewards.<br />
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Professional photographers use their experience and a set of skills which are geared towards maximizing the "sale" of the image on your website page, or other printed marketing material.<br />
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This can be an area of your business marketing which may be overlooked, but in the fast moving world of online selling, it is the visual impact of the product which will help your product leap off the page.<br />
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The ability to photograph an inanimate object is not as straight forward as it first may seem. <br />
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The Three main areas to consider are:<br />
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• The actual merchandise in front of the camera needs to be assessed by a trained eye, so that the most effective camera angle is used.<br />
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• The professional lighting techniques and equipment used by commercial photographers are a vital ingredient to making a successful product shoot.<br />
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• Background choice is the third main ingredient to the successful packshot being achieved. The product or merchandise will determine a complimentary background, or it maybe that a neutral background is used, professional photographers in Leeds and around the UK will use this particularly when shooting for cutout shots.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is a Professional Photographer. Based in Leeds West Yorkshire.<br />
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As a commercial photographer in Leeds the variety of your photographers experience must be high and the ability to produce effective award winning calibre images need to be on your wish list.<br />
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Phillip Shannon is an award winning photographer with over 16 years experience in the commercial photography business, and has been commissioned for a huge variety of advertising assignments over the years.<br />
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The portfolio site shows a great variety of commissioned product work, from food photography, still life and cut out shots, to jewellery and products of all kinds shot on location.<br />
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Visit the portfolio site here <a href="http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/">http://www.phillipshannonphotography.com/</a><span id="goog_1363352551"></span><span id="goog_1363352552"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a>Phillip Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12861322737630618236noreply@blogger.com0Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK53.801279 -1.54856753.726258 -1.7064955 53.8763 -1.3906385