Superb commercial photography studio, specialising in people, food and product photography.
Photography Studio in Hertfordshire
I have a super commercial photographic studio in Hertfordshire, great for both stills and video! It is just north of London near the A1M J6 and mainline rail.
I've been taking photos of people, food and products for getting on 36 years and in the last few years been shooting more video as well.
As a full member of the Association of Photographers you can be confident that I'll work in a professional and honest way.
Perhaps you don't have a need for some great photos now but you know someone who may so
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What people have said about me - LinkedIN recommendations:
"Darrin is one of the most complete photographers I have had the privilege to work with, covering everything from studio work and retouching to creative brainstorming and artworking"
"Darrin is a pleasure to work with and I look forward to working on future projects together"
"I have never met Darrin, but I have met his work and I must say it is absolutely fantastic!"
Owner occupied photo studios are becoming more rare to find these days but often still preferred to rental space
Having my own studio means:
• Flexibility - I can do smaller jobs giving a better ROI for my clients by fitting them in between the larger projects.
• Easy to book in multi-day shoots
• No overtime rental rates
• No-one gets kicked out at the end of the day
• Lots of backgrounds and props
• Loads of lighting to hand
• All the reflectors and other bits needed for a shoot
• Sometimes sets can be left up overnight until the photos are signed off.
• Essentials like organic coffee - Espressos to Cappuccinos
• Easy relaxed atmosphere
BTS of a shoot for Leightons Optitians
The Studio
The studio was built in 1863 and is situated in the pleasant village of Codicote, just a short distance from the A1M and train stations making it easily accessible from central London. It still retains many of its Victorian architectural features like the tall windows and contrasting brickwork. The chapel was converted into a photographic studio in the 1980’s and has remained a commercial studio ever since.
The interior consists of two main areas; the modern spacious studio kitchen which is big enough to shoot in, and the larger main studio with its high ceiling which provides plenty of working room for both photographer, clients and lighting. There is a balcony that can be used as a high vantage point to shoot from and a courtyard garden with grape vine and seating area.
The Kitchen
The modern styled kitchen is well lit with both daylight balanced LED and Fluorescent lighting, it has two ovens, induction hob, fridge, freezer and a nice spacious worktop for food preparation. There are also lots of cooking utensils, pans and other necessary equipment to use.
The ceiling is relatively high and the space is big enough to shoot both stills and video.
Lighting
Lots, to the point of being a rather excessive, I just love lighting….. Spotlights, soft lights, projector lights, box lights, mini lights, big lights…….
Props
We have lots of props for food and still-life photography including various wooden, painted and metal backgrounds, plates, pots, dishes, pans and those essential items that are good to have at hand. Also a good selection of coloured paper backgrounds rolls and sheets are kept in the studio, which are often so essential for product photography.
Something a good studio cannot do without are reflector cards, tapes. wire, clamps, wooden cubes, and metal stands, I have my own store of them which I have built up over the years of photography, some is specialist professional grip which so useful in the studio particularly when lighting intricate sets.
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