Studio 2
Do you run a small business that requires regular photography? Perhaps you have a number of tabletop sized products that are needed for your website, but you do not have the budget to employ a professional photographer on a regular basis. That is where we can help you. We will organise everything you need, train your staff and will have you up and running within days.
The cost is £35 per hour per person, or 10% of the studio cost (we can source all you equipment at cost price)
“I have used Charles on several occasions as a client so when an opportunity arose to create a ‘mini studio’ based around product photography, there really was only one choice. Charlie was engaged from moment one and hugely responsive to every question and concern.
We were invited to his studio so we could understand how we could create a very similar setup, albeit on a smaller scale. He graciously introduced us to partners he has used for many years to help us better create a workflow, all of whom, treated us like old friends.
Having prepared us a detailed spec list with justification for his choices, he also showed us areas we could save money and areas where it would be a false economy. He helped us source all the kit, even taking into consideration our wish to support other local companies for the supply where possible.
Finally, he helped us ‘set up’ the studio and gave us expert tuition in creating a ‘workflow’ that worked for us and all delivered in an engaging way that left us feeling informed, rather than overwhelmed. It is rare for me to write a review because most companies these days just do ‘enough’ but it is more than fair to say, Charlie truly went above and beyond.”
Molomi Ladies Footwear, Chipping Camden
The Harvey Nichols Studio
Studio 2 Professional is our studio installation and training service that provides you with your own in-house photography service. With almost 40 years of expertise in commercial photography, we can provide you with everything you need to photograph your own products. Not only will this save you money, but more importantly, it means your products will be back on sale in a very short space of time, lessening the chance of damage or loss.
We will take you through the process of locating the best space for your studio, the equipment, the digital workflow and even finding you the best photographers and designers to run it for you. Even better, within a relatively short space of time, your studio will also be able to commission photographic and design work from external sources, providing you with the opportunity to meet new customers, who may also take advantage of your core services. A good example of this would be someone in logistics business, who initially offered a shoe customer the chance to photograph their products and was then able to provide a complete fulfilment service of the same article.
SPOTLIGHT ON HARVEY NICHOLS
Harvey Nichols, founded in 1813, is an upmarket department store with its origins in London (although you might know it as Harvey Nicks from Absolutely Fabulous, since Edina and Patsy were regulars there). The company started out as a linen shop, but now sells many international brands of clothing for women and men, beauty products, furniture and other household goods, wine and food. When Harvey Nichols were looking for a solution to their product photography needs, they chose Charles Ward to assist them.
“Harvey Nichols had the need to get a high quality studio environment set up and working in a relatively short timescale. A chance search for photographers in the Northampton area led us to Charles Ward. What followed was a simple, painless and even enjoyable process covering advice, selection of equipment, installation and the provision of actual photographic services. I would have no hesitation in recommending the services provided by Charles Ward as being friendly and professional. I would be happy to work with them again”
“Sealed Air have been using Charles Ward for around 25 years for their corporate photography and digital asset management. The combination of professional photography and one of the world’s best digital asset management systems has ensured our brand assets are always photographed properly and distributed to anyone with web access. We would thoroughly recommend Charles Ward Photography to anyone”
“Photography tutor, Charlie Ward, has extensive experience in all areas photographic and is very generous with sharing his vast knowledge and expertise. Whether you are a novice or an experienced photographer thinking of becoming a professional, the training that Charlie provides is first class. I would highly recommend Charlie’s services”
“Charlie’s photography workshop was excellent. He explained the basics of good photography clearly, patiently and gave us plenty of time to put his teaching into practice. I would highly recommend him to any company seeking to improve the quality and range of their photography”