Professional event photography in Leicester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Norhtampton, Coventry and the UK
Menphys headshots
Leicester Headshot and Portrait Photographer
Menphys are an amazing charity in Leicester founded in 1970. Menphys provides a range of specialist services to support children and young adults with additional needs and disabilities and their families.
They have an amazing business sports club which I’ve photographed 3 times last year, and I have bookings in the diary for this year. I’ve also signed up as a member , it’s that good.
As part of my corporate responsibility, and just giving back in general.. I offered to give all the staff a brand new headshot, ideal for their new website. It will take a couple of shoots to get everyone photographed due to work scheduling etc. but the first session went really well!
I took my portable studio equipment and set up in one of their meeting rooms
Take a look at their website https://menphys.org.uk/about-us/ can you spot my professional shots??!
If not, here they are below.
And to prove that having your photo taken by me isn’t scary or boring, here are a few outtakes from the photoshoot.
If you’re in need of a great headshot and like what you see here…
FSB Awards
Event Photographer East Midlands
Awards Photography Leicester
FSB awards Leicester Marriott Hotel
Way back in November 2022 I received an email from the lovely people at the FSB (https://www.fsb.org.uk) inquiring about photographing the awards lunch in March 2023.
I was available, so I put a quote in..
Luckily for me it was accepted and contracts were exchanged a few weeks later.
The photo requirements on the day were a media wall for when the delegates arrived, some shots of people around the tables before lunch was served and also the award winners on stage.
The event ran exceptionally well, and I put that down to the excellent compare Mr Dave Sharpe.
Take a look as a few of the shots from the event below.
Commercial Photography
Leicester Commercial Photographer
Great Website Photography
The amazing guys at Trident asked me to go over and photograph one of their clients, Ledwell Plastics over in Leicester.
Ledwell are a manufacturer off all things plasitic using injection moulding techniques. I spent the morning capturing the factory before heading into the ofice to take some portraits.
Have a look below at some of the images taken, this is only a selection, over 900 were delivered to the client!
Here are a few reasons why having great photography on your website in important and how in cal help raise your brand and boost sales.
In today's digital age, having a website is essential for any business or individual looking to establish an online presence. However, it's not enough to just have a website; it's equally important to have great photos on your website.
Here are a few reasons why having high-quality photos on your website is crucial:
First, great photos can help to grab the attention of your website visitors and make a strong first impression. In a world where attention spans are short and competition is high, having eye-catching photos can set your website apart from the rest.
Second, high-quality photos can help to communicate your message more effectively. Photos can tell a story, create an emotional connection, and convey your brand message, products or services, and values more effectively than text alone.
Third, great photos can improve the user experience of your website. Visitors are more likely to engage with and remember content that includes high-quality photos. This can lead to increased time spent on your site, better engagement, and ultimately more conversions.
Fourth, high-quality photos can increase shareability and promote your brand more effectively. People are more likely to share and engage with content that includes great photos, which can help to increase your website's reach and visibility.
Lastly, optimized photos can support your SEO efforts. By including relevant and high-quality photos on your website, you can improve your chances of ranking in image searches, leading to more traffic to your site.
In conclusion, having great photos on your website is an essential part of establishing a strong online presence. They can help to grab attention, communicate your message more effectively, improve the user experience, increase shareability, and support your SEO efforts. So, whether you're a business, blogger, or individual, investing in high-quality photos is a wise choice.
Why You Need a Great Headshot in Today's World
Why You Need a Great Headshot in Today's World
In today's digital age, first impressions are made online more than ever before. Whether you're a professional, an entrepreneur, or an artist, having a good headshot is crucial in making a positive impact on those who come across your online presence. A well-taken headshot can serve as a powerful tool in personal branding and professional representation, helping you to stand out from the crowd and make a lasting impression.
Here are just a few of the reasons why you need a good headshot in today's world:
Personal Branding: A good headshot is an essential part of personal branding. It helps to communicate who you are, what you do, and what sets you apart from others in your field. A well-taken headshot should accurately reflect your appearance and personality, helping you to make a strong first impression on potential clients, employers, or collaborators.
Professional Representation: A good headshot is also a crucial aspect of professional representation. It can be used on your personal or professional website, social media profiles, business cards, and other marketing materials. A well-taken headshot can help you to establish a consistent image and make a strong impression on potential clients, employers, or collaborators.
Social Media: In today's world, social media plays a big role in how people present themselves online. Having a good headshot is essential for creating a professional presence on platforms such as LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. A well-taken headshot can help you to make a positive impact on those who come across your profiles, and increase your chances of standing out from the crowd.
Acting and Modeling: If you're an actor or model, a good headshot is essential for showcasing your talent and securing work. A well-taken headshot should accurately reflect your appearance and convey your unique qualities, helping you to stand out from other actors and models and get noticed by casting directors and agents.
Confidence Boost: Finally, having a good headshot can give you a confidence boost. When you have a well-taken headshot that accurately reflects your appearance and personality, you can feel more confident in presenting yourself online and in person.
In conclusion, a good headshot is an essential tool in personal branding, professional representation, and creating a positive first impression. Whether you're a professional, an entrepreneur, an artist, or just looking to boost your confidence, investing in a well-taken headshot is a smart move. So why wait? Book your headshot session today and take your first step towards making a lasting impression!
Business Portraits & Headshots
Business Portraits & Headshots
Amazing portraits in Leicestershire and the East Midlands
Like a previous blog post, it’s great to get a call from a past client who needs a headshot refresh, or their company has grown and they have taken on more staff.
One company is Ripple Touch, led by the amazing Dhara Shah. Dhara and her company specialises in mental health and wellbeing, Dhara is indeed a fully qualified NLP wellbeing practitioner and life coach.
Dhara has taken on more staff and also has let her hair grow a little longer, so wanted new photos for the website and social media channels.
The shoot took place in Dhara’s kitchen, and like the previous shoot we used two different background colours to tie in with the ripple touch branding.
Here are a few shots form the session.
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New Near New Headshot
New Year, New Headshot!
Headshot & Portrait Photographer Leicestershire, East Midlands.
It’s that time of the year again when most people want to kick of their Limkedin and social media channels with a fresh headshot.
Why do this?
Maybe you’ve had the old shot for 2+ years, thats time for a change!
Could be you’ve got in better shape, changed your hair etc
Meet Moh, who found me on Instagram and booked a new headshot session via this website.
Did you know you to can book a session direct from this site??!
Moh wanted a more corporate yet relaxed look, so we shot on my standard grey background. As requested I also did a cut out of one of the photos and placed it on a pure white background.
Next to be ‘shot in the face’ was upcoming author Alex Harwood. Alex has a series of books coming out soon and his publicist needed a stand out headshot (black and white preferred) for all PR comm’s, social media posts and indeed the inside cover of the books.
I took my mobile studio and set up in Alex’s garage, within a matter of minutes we’d got the shot. I’d spotted it and gave it 5 stars on my editing software. But we kept shooting a little more in case something else happened and we could maybe better it. But we didn’t. Every time we viewed a new image and compared it to the 5* image, the 5* always came out on top.
So we went with that, here it is..
Amy D Album Cover Shoot
Amy Daniels Musician & Vocalist, Album cover portrait shoot.
Leicester Artist Photoshoot
An Instagram message popped in from a local singer songwriter called Amy Daniels.
Amy was in the final stages of launching her debut album, and needed some images for the front and back covers of the CD and for herwebsite, social media etc.
Amy set up a Pinterest board with images she wanted to take inspiration from. Once I had those I put a plan together to get her all of the required images, and a few more. I hired a local photography studio which I’ve used on a few occasions where I need multiple creative options. As for backgrounds, we had black, white, wood panels, plants… As for the lighting I kept it quite simple with only 1 or 2 lights and a simple reflector used sparingly
As usual I shot tethered to my laptop so Amy could see how the shots were taking shape, she could then also offer creative input to tweak the shots to her own personal preference.
I absolutely love creative shoots like this, it’s stretches my imagination and lets me experiment to get some pretty unique results.
Business Portraits Leicester
Leicestershire Headshots & Portraits
Brilliant Business Portraits East Midlands
I had an email enquiry recently from the fine folks at Cresco, https://crescospreaders.com/ they were having a website refresh and wanted staff portraits with the accompanying short bio on each person.
We had a phone call consultation about the shots and decided to use a green background with a slight gradient, so it tied in with their branding colours. They have a great space to set up my mobile studio, a little more was appreciated as to create the gradient an extra light was required, but I’m sure you’ll agree the final shots look brilliant. It was also decided that I’d shoot half body portraits as opposed to tight headshots.
Mobile Studio on Location for amazing portraits and headshots in Leicestershire and the East Midlands
Everyone took direction well and we got the desired friendly & approachable results Cresco wanted to portray.
Have a look t a few of their shots below. Also, how amazing does their website look with the portraits on??!! https://crescospreaders.com/about-us/
So Cresco was shot in the morning, and it was time for GP3 Financial Solutions in the afternoon.
GP3 are based in Oadby and were referred to me by two other companies I’d completed headshots for.
For their s shoot, GP3 requested a slightly off white background and a more close up headshot rather than a half body portrait. I set up in their board room and set to work. Once again, due to everyone taking direction well, and seeing their photos appear in real time on my laptop, we actually finished ahead of schedule.
While i do not like to rush these sessions, I like to keep a pace during the shoot. It keeps the client/subject on their toes and not overthinking it too much. Also, If i finish ahead of time I’m out of the building and not taking anymore valuable time from the clients working day. Everyone wins.
Take a look at a few of the shots and a short BTS (behind the scenes) video clip below.
Pete Martin Photography behind the scenes. Portrait and Headshot photographer based in Leicestershire covering the East Midlands.
Leicestershire Charity Event Photographer
East Midlands Charity Event Photographer, Leicestershire Based
Menphys Charity Business Sports Club
I was introduced to the Leicestershire Charity Menphys via my good friend Chris Cain from Kazzoo IT, during Chris’s headshot session he mention a charity hike up Scafell Pike in aid of Menphys.
Menphys is s children’s charity working with disabled children based in South Wigston here in Leicestershire.
During the hike, I was introduced to a number of other businesses and Liam Deacy, the head fundraiser at Menphys. I recognised his face, but couldn’t place him.. After a slightly odd conversation in the car park it turns out his uncle is a singer and we were in the same band together in 1996-2001!
Menphys have an amazing business sports club, where for a nominal fee you can join and attend 4 meeting a year with a sporting personality. There is a 3 course dinner, a presentation by the sports person then some question and answer time. Right at the end there is a photo opportunity, which is where i come in!
I photograph the entire evening, but my favourite part is the meet and greet at the end of the night. I use a simple studio light set up against the Menphys backdrop to get a nice clean look. All of the edited photos are available via my private gallery and from Menphys the day after the event.
Here are a few images from the events i’ve shot for Menpys in 2022.
