Professional Commercial and Business Photography


Professional Commercial Photographer

I have over 10 years commercial photography experience with a variety of businesses and organisations throughout the South West in Exeter, Plymouth, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, London, Bristol, Bath and beyond.

Professional commercial photography services can really make a difference when it comes to selling your products, services and business online, whether you need staff shots for your team page, beautiful office photography to showcase your location, or smart e-commerce photography for your online shop. Clear, well-lit images of your business, staff and products will appeal to your customers and set you above your competition. I provide the following services regularly to clients throughout the UK:

Commercial Office and Property Photography | Website and eCommerce Photography | Catalogue and Fashion Photography | Commercial Lifestyle Photography | Food and Restaurant Photography | Staff Photography | Architectural Photography | Corporate Events | Advertising Photography | Commercial Studio Photography

Get in touch for a quote for your commercial photography project.

Team and Office Photography

Smiling members of staff sitting on sofa in office working on Apple laptops
Professional commercial photography of cheerful employee at computer in office wearing headset
A commercial photograph of a team meeting in progress. There is a middle aged man talking to others who are sat down. There is a screen in the background with business notes and icons.
Smiling workers sat at desks and laptops in office environment
A commercial photograph, taken by James Aitken, of a team at the Coca-Cola offices. There are 2 men and 3 women of various ages and ethnicities stood in front of a black curved wall with a large Coca-Cola logo in the background.
Commercial photography of staff sitting around a conference room table with laptops
A relaxed photograph of two businessmen having a discussion in a light and airy office building. They are both sat on grey armchairs and looking at a laptop. There are several computers on white desks in the background.
A relaxed commercial photograph of a young professional man wearing headphones while sat at a desk on a laptop. He has a warm smile and is wearing a yellow jumper with a white open collar shirt underneath. The modern office is light and airy.
Employee sat desk wearing a headset during commercial photography shoot in Somerset
A middle-aged man with grey hair and beard sat in a home environment on a video conference call using his laptop. There is a lamp in the background and a coffee on the wooden table next to him.
Employees sitting around a conference room table with laptops during commercial photography photoshoot
Male employee sitting at desk in office answering the phone. He has short brown hair and is wearing a navy blue jumper.
A large team standing outside a modern, corporate building with the company name "Parvalux" on top of the building. The weather is sunny.
Three professionals are sat at a table with a laptop having a corporate meeting. The modern office is light and airy. The young man talking has brown hair and is wearing a blue shirt. He is gesturing while talking to someone not in view.
Two presenters of Constant Geekery podcast talking in colourful studio

Office and Team Photography

I worked with Somerset-based web development and digital marketing agency, morphsites, to create some vibrant and engaging imagery of their offices and team hard at work. Read more about this business photography shoot.

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High-quality, professional photography of your friendly, approachable team at work, whether in an office, retail premises, restaurant or out and about with clients can help to put your potential clients at ease. Having personal professional imagery for your website, rather than using Stock photos, is one of the best ways to relay your business’ personality and culture to clients, sponsors, investors and others.

I can come into your office or place of business, or join your team on an away day to capture authentic images of your team in a natural and relaxed manner. I always work in an unobstructive and discreet manner, so your staff can get on with what they do best, with minimal disruptions.

 

PR, Media and Editorial Photography

TV Presenter, Kevin McCloud, a white middle-aged man, leaning against a kitchen counter on the set of Grand Designs
Two women wearing smart navy trouser suits stand at a video camera. One is standing behind the camera and the other is standing in front of it walking and gesturing while being filmed on a bright sunny day.
Black and white documentary style photo of a man holding a film camera sitting in the back of a pick-up truck in a rural countryside environment.
A man wearing a smart navy blue suit stands outside a large commercial office building with the brand name Parvalux on the top. It's a sunny day and the man is being photographed by commercial photographer, James Aitken.
Cameraman with video equipment filming a live cooking demontration
Two young chefs wearing white uniforms cooking at an event. The man is looking across at his colleague as she continues to demonstrate cooking. There is a sign in the background saying "Educational Foundation"
Behind the scenes on the set of grand designs showing cameramen and filming equipment. There are a couple being interviewed by Kevin McCloud. They are sat up to a table outside on a sunny day with beautiful English countryside in view.
A black and white photo of a crowd gathered for an event. Two men stand facing the crowd. They are standing behind a table demonstrating something out of view.
An older female chef with blonde hair, a blue top and cardigan, is holding a pastry brush while looking at a camera. She is stood in a commercial kitchen environment and the cameraman and equipment is in view in the foreground.
Kevin McCloud stands on the set of Grand Designs. The room has white walls and rustic wooden beams along with wooden furniture. Photo taken by photographer James Aitken

Working on Set with Channel 4

Learn more about my recent shoot with Channel 4’s Grand Designs in Somerset. I spent the day working with the TV crew to capture behind-the-scenes footage, as well as shots of the team and crew working.

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From behind-the-scenes media photography to editorial images for newspapers, magazines and online articles, I provide documentary and reportage style photography for PR exercises and media outlets. I have a decade of experience in commercial photography having frequently covered product and service launches, conferences and corporate events and editorial portraits for magazine and newspaper covers.

I live in the South West and regularly travel to London, Bristol, Bath and further afield, so get in touch to discuss your PR, media and editorial photography needs and obtain a quote.

 

Commercial Photography to Suit Your Budget

Prices start from £250 for a minimum booking of two hours but I’m happy to discuss your business needs for corporate photography in more detail before providing a bespoke quote. Give me a call or fill in the contact form now to discuss your commercial photography project and get a free no-obligation quote.

I am happy to tailor my commercial photography service to meet your brief - whether you want relaxed and natural lifestyle photography of you working remotely, or need engaging and vibrant images of your office and team hard at work - we can work together to create imagery that you’ll be proud of.

 

Marketing and Branding Photography

A commercial photo taken by James Aitken of the side of a black Landrover off-road in a pine forest surrounded by towering trees.
Urban photography of a young woman with should length dark brown hair wearing a yellow jacket and black trousers. She is sitting on a BMX bike in a skate park in the evening.
A man with blonde hair is wearing sunglasses and a black and red wet suit while sitting on the sand against a large piece of driftwood. There is an orange surfboard in the sand behind him and there are sand dunes in the background.
The front view of black 2022 Land Rover on an off road narrow track in a forest. Autumnal trees with orange leaves are cascading over the top of the Land Rover
A man with blonde hair and a beard is wearing a red and black wet suit while sat on a large piece of driftwood next to an orange surfboard in the sand. There are sand dunes in the background.
Documentary photography by James Aitken of a man sat on a blue mountain bike with rugged mountain terrain behind him.
Brand new dark green Land Rover driving through puddles on a country lane in the Cotswolds, causing water to splash up the side of the car.
A corporate photograph of a young professional woman sitting in a waiting room on a grey and turquoise sofa with "Westcotts", the company name, written on a sign behind her. She is wearing a white top and smart navy trousers.
An edgy commercial photoshoot of a young female model with dark brown hair. She is standing in a skate park at night holding a skateboard behind her back.

Marketing your business in the right way with high-quality photography of your team, brand, services and products will help get your business noticed. Branding photography helps to convey the story and personality behind your business - who you are, what you do and why you do it.

Skip the overused stock photos and capture unique images of your brand for use in print or online. I work with businesses of all sizes, from personal branding for solo entrepeneurs to large corporate companies with hundreds of team members and multiple sites around the UK. Get in touch today for a quote for your marketing and branding shoot.

 

Personal Branding and Lifestyle Photography

A young professional business woman sits in a cafe looking out of the window. She is holding a pen and there is a notepad, laptop and coffee cup in front of her on the wooden table.
an edgy portrait photograph of 2 mountain bikers holding their helmets. The camera angle is looking up from the ground. They are surrounded by concrete walls that are heavily graffitied. The man is wearing a yellow top and the woman is in all black
Lifestyle portrait of a young professional male with brown hair is smiling as he sits up to a table with various notepads , a cup and a mobile on the table in front of him. In the background you can see a large plant next to the window.
A modern portrait photograph of a middle-aged businessman sat on a tan leather armchair in a modern office environment. He is wearing a black t-shirt with the "EVO" logo on it and a company sign is on the brick wall behind him.
An edgy commercial photoshoot of a young female model with dark brown hair. She is standing in a skate park at night holding a skateboard behind her back.
a warm atmospheric lifestyle photography session with James Aitken. A young male model with brown styled hair in a white shirt is sitting in a cafe holding a coffee cup. There are fairy lights around the window.
Mountain biker sitting on bike between two comcrete walls covered in graffiti
A light and airy office environment. A young professional man is sat at a desk. He is wearing a light blue shirt and there is a laptop open in front of him with a notepad, pen and mug on the desk next to the laptop
A black and white photograph of a male surfer in a wet suit. He is holding a surfboard that has the words "Surf Worx" written on it.
Relaxed editorial portrait photography of a middle-aged man with grey hair sat in a home environment using his laptop. There is a lamp in the background and a coffee on the wooden table in front of him.
Relaxed business lifestyle photography of remote worker in cafe with laptop and notebook

Personal Branding and Lifestyle Photography

I worked with Sara-Jane from Brand Lanterns to create some natural and relaxed business lifestyle photography for her business’ website and digital marketing. Read more about this personal branding and lifestyle shoot.

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With the remote working revolution, more people are taking charge of their lives by setting up their own businesses and going self-employed. If you’re looking to launch your own personal brand, you’ll need standout images of you to front your business. Whether you want photos in your home office, out in a beautiful location, or working directly with clients and suppliers, I will work with you to produce eye-catching imagery for your online or print marketing.

Clients and consumers are now looking beyond the business to the person and lifestyle behind it. Whatever lifestyle you want to convey, personal branding and lifestyle photography can give your business a personality and help you relate to your clients. Noone wants to work with a faceless business - high-quality photography will help yo put your best face forward.

 

Corporate Event Photography

Man takes a presentation in a corporate business meeting

As an experienced event photography, I regularly cover events both indoors and outdoors across the UK, including corporate away days, award ceremonies, product launches, hospitality events, exhibitions, black-tie dinners, conferences and seminars. As well as capturing speakers and activities, I capture unobtrusive candid shots of people enjoying your event to deliver images that convey the atmosphere for your partners, sponsors, staff or clients.

 

Food and Restaurant Photography

Chef cooking in commercial kitchen at River Cottage in Devon
Male chef cooking in commercial kitchen with large flames coming from saucepan
Professional food photography of roasted vegetables in roasting tin at River Cottage in Axminster Devon
Chef sprinkling flour over dough in rustic food photography shoot at River Cottage in Devon
Documentary photography of chefs working in a kitchen
Chef adds garnish to a dish in a rustic food photography shoot
Rustic food photography of food in black bowl with silver spoon at River Cottage in Devon
Waitress preparing bread in a basket in the kitchen at River Cottage in Devon

We all know a fantastic meal starts with your eyes. Well lit photos of delicious looking food and fantastic high-quality photos of your restaurant can bring the bookings in. Whether you want standout imagery for your website and social media, or professional photos for your menu, I will work with you on a food and restaurant photoshoot to capture imagery of your recipes, plated food or property photography of your restaurant, cafe or bar interiors.

 

Product, Studio and E-Commerce Photography

Magazine editorial photography of female model wearing black striped jumpsuit
Commercial portrait photography of female model with long brown hair and salmon pink dress stepping out of convertable vintage MG car
Male model wearing long grey coat posing in photography studio for commercial photographer
Makeup artist applies makeup in business photoshoot
Female climber on climbing wall at Exeter Quay Climbing Centre
Female model in studio modelling clothing range for brochure
Fitness photography of woman wearing Gymshark gym clothing
Commercial portrait photography of young model wearing bright yellow jacket holding skateboard behind shoulders in skate park at night
Female model with long brown hair and straw hat wearing salmon pink dress sitting in vintage convertable car
Commercial portrait of a young white woman in her twenties sitting on a BMX in a skate park at night. She is wearing a bright yellow jacket and has long brown hair.
Female model wearing black top styling her own hair
Professional commercial photography or bride holding up veil in studio environment for wedding magazine photoshoot
Commercial photography of woman wearing wedding dress for wedding dress manufacturer catalogue

I work with brands to provide professional e-commerce fashion and studio photography as well as imagery of your products and services, whether that’s a climbing centre, a cafe or a bridal fashion business. I have a portable photography studio with professional lighting and equipment that I can transport to your place of business, or you can travel to my home studio in Devon to photograph your products. Alternatively, we can photograph your products in their natural environment if you have a location in mind, or I can help to source a suitable location for the photoshoot.

 

Office, Facilities and Property Photography

Whatever your budget, tell your story with stand-out photography of your office premises. Showcasing your property, offices, workshop or retail premises can draw in clients and customers while conveying your business’ personality. With my professional property photography, you can expect a friendly, efficient service, fast turnaround times, and fully edited images. I work with commercial property owners, business owners, marketing and PR companies working on behalf of the commercial sector. Get in touch for a quote for your business and commercial property photography now.

 

Business and Commercial Photography FAQs

All you need to know about my business and commercial photography services.

  • Prices vary depending on the distance, quantity of photos required and length of time on the job. As every job is different, I price each job individually but generally, prices start from £300 for 2 hours. I'm always happy to discuss your requirements and provide a bespoke price to suit your needs, so please get in touch to discuss your photography project.

  • I am happy to work with you and modelling agencies to source models for your photoshoot if required. This comes at an additional cost to my hourly or day rate.

  • I retain the copyright to all photographs. As my client, you are free to use the photographs for any personal marketing purposes or in any other way we have agreed between us. However, my images should not be used by any other party or sold on for profit without my written consent.

  • I have worked with brands, solo entrepeneurs and large corporate businesses to deliver a range of commercial photography, from team and office photography for large enterprises to marketing, lifestyle and personal branding shoots for entrepeneurs and self-employed business owners. As a creative professional, I like to think there no commercial photography project that I can't lend my hand to, so get in touch to discuss your project and get a quote.

  • Being based in the South West, I am conveniently located to work with companies in Bristol, Bath, London, Birmingham and beyond. I regularly travel throughout the UK for commercial photography projects.