What is commercial photography?
Commercial photography is imagery for advertising, editorial, and design. It includes product photography, company Brand photography for individuals or staff, advertising, editorial and design.
Commercial photography aims to sell or promote your product or service. In commercial photography, we want to showcase the best features of your product or business while also giving potential buyers a good idea of what they’re getting.
Why should you use a professional commercial photographer?
The aim of commercial photography is to help to make your business money. For that reason, it’s really important to get it right.
A professional commercial photographer will consider elements such as:
– Where your images will be used
For example, images may need to be featured in newspapers, brochures, and other print media as well as on screen. This means you need high quality images that will look just as good viewed on a screen as they do when printed.
– Detail and quality
Commercial photography designed to promote products may also need to be incredibly detailed. Since the goal is to show off the product in its entirety, no detail can be overlooked. Presenting a more detailed picture will help people become more interested in whatever you are offering.
If you’re investing budget in commercial photography for your business, it’s always advisable to hire a professional commercial photographer with experience in this type of work to ensure you get the best possible results.
Dave Thompson- Commercial Photographer in Manchester
I am a Manchester-based commercial and PR photographer creating imagery for advertising, editorial and design.
I began my career as a press photographer, working for The Manchester Evening News, the Press Association, The Associated Press, and national newspapers. I also worked with PR firms within Manchester and throughout the UK. I then branched into the world of commercial photography, working with numerous commercial clients to provide photography for advertising campaigns, as well as product photography.
My aim is always to make my clients’ lives easier, and to work with them to create high-quality photography that will have a true impact on the success of their marketing campaigns, and ultimately their bottom line.
Whether it’s commercial and PR photography for advertising or editorial, I thrive on creating quality contemporary imagery all retouched to a professional standard in-house.
I’m a strong collaborator and enjoy cementing relationships with my commercial clients. I enjoy working with a whole range of clients across various industry sectors.
Clients include:
PR work for clients such as Land Rover, the WI, Chester Zoo, RMS PR, Holland & Barratt, Gorvins Solicitors and Myerson.
Regular coverage of The Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League football matches for the Associated Press.
Coverage of domestic and International boxing for Matchroom.
Working with the Office of the International Olympic Committee President and the IOC Images team during each Olympic games since 2016.
London 2012 Olympic Games for the Press Association.
Areas I Cover:
I am based in Stockport, Cheshire, and work frequently throughout Cheshire and Manchester. However, I also work all around the UK. If you are looking for an experienced commercial photographer in the Cheshire area (or further afield) please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Click the links below to find out about some of the areas I frequently work in.