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10 Jul '18

Behind The Scenes of Our Photoshoots!

10/07/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Behind the scenes, Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, Model Photography, Photographer, Photography Equipment, Product Photographer, Studio Photographer, Styling

What truly goes on behind the scenes of our photoshoots?

Having a professional and passionate team working behind the scenes of our photoshoots is very important, you would be amazed at the amount of detail that goes behind the scenes of every photoshoot. This is in order to get the best results. Here at Capture Factory we make sure to deliver to the highest possible standard. It’s not as easy as it seems and it is certainly a lot more time consuming than you would think. We thought it would be fun to reveal to you what goes on behind the scenes of our photoshoots!

Prepping

From the opening of packages to the final product, we try to deliver our best efforts. Our team always start by carefully opening up and organising all the clothes that gets sent to us. It then gets hung up in correlation to what is going to be shot first. First of all, before anything is shot we receive clear instructions on how the company wants their clothes to be presented in the image. We then go ahead and steam all the items of clothing to ensure that they look flawless and lack any imperfections! 

Styling the garments

The process changes based on whether the clothes are worn by a model, shot on a mannequin or pinned on a white board. If we have models that have come in to wear the clothing, we have professional help professional help hired. From makeup artists to hair stylists we want to hire the best team to contribute to the behind the scenes of our photoshoots. We also work closely with a trusted modelling agency to provide us with the best models at competitive prices. Lighting, sets and good equipment are also of major importance as these elements are the basis to a good quality photograph. 

Attention to detail

It’s not enough to just throw the clothes on a mannequin, you need to meticulously position the clothing correctly in response to what the client wants, get the perfect angle and style the items so it looks at its best. The attention to detail could be as little as a crease in a T-shirt or a label poking out. You need plenty of time and patience to create something that will tick all the boxes and satisfy clients requests, which is why it’s best not to leave booking a shoot until last minute.

Thoughts?

We hope this gave you a little bit of insight of the behind the scenes of our photoshoots, what you see in the final result doesn’t always come easy! Were you expecting this much level of work? Would you like more behind the scenes content from us? We are always busy and working hard on something here at our Brighton HQ. You can book your desired photoshoots with us anytime. Just contact our lovely team and we will make sure to do our best to guide you through every step of the way. You can find more of our exciting behind the scenes content by clicking here

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For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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29 Jun '18

5 Top Tips on How to Enhance your Jewellery in your Photo Shoots

29/06/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, Model Photography, Photographer, Product Photographer, Props, Studio Photographer, Styling

How to enhance your jewellery and make it look its best in a photo shoot!

When it comes to enhancing your jewellery in a photo shoot, it’s important to think about the details in order to make it look its best. Other than the obvious technicalities such as lighting, angles and focus, it is always wise to think about how to make your product look fun and desirable. Here at Capture Factory, we are constantly having different and exciting jewellery photoshoots. This has given us the idea to compile some top tips on how to enhance your jewellery through photography!

Background

Backgrounds play a big part in jewellery photo shoots. Is it going to be plain or interesting? Will it be an in studio shoot or an on location shoot? Is it going to be in or out of focus? The background sets the tone for the photoshoot and should represent the style of your product. It shouldn’t be too fussy or take away the attention from the actual piece of jewellery, but it should help make it look as gorgeous as it can be! Perhaps it could include the same colour tones as the product, colours that enhance your jewellery, or even some crazy patterns! Here are some examples of a location shoot we had at the beach to showcase these beautiful pieces.

enhance your jewellery, blonde woman on beach wearing necklace and touching her hair

Props

Props can either make or break your product. This means you should choose wisely and not just fill the image with un-needed clutter. Props could be as simple as a necklace stand or, alternatively, they can make the image really interesting and be contrasting in colours and shapes to your products in order to make them stand out. You could make them really bold such as using glitter or other large components in the background to enhance your jewellery. The most important thing is to have fun with it and use them creatively to make your photos stand out from the rest!

enhance your jewellery, woman pointing at her wearing cactus bracelet with cactus plant in the background

Models

Before thinking about shooting any of your jewellery, you should decide wether you want your jewellery to be worn or simply laid out on a set. Models are a great way to showcase how well your jewellery can look when its actually on and they can really bring your jewellery to life. Models can play around with the products, enhance your jewellery and show how versatile it can be. People love to see what the jewellery will look like before they buy it, so models can really increase people’s desire to purchase the jewellery!

stop motion photography of girl scrunching hair with jewelled rings on

Makeup and Outfits

In the case that you decide to use a model for your jewellery shoot, you have the possibility to go crazy and try out all sorts of different make up looks! You could be simple and subtle so that you place the main focus on the jewellery or you could go with a dramatic look to add depth to the image. A very important factor however, is to always hire a professional makeup/hair stylist for these types of shoots, as you want this to enhance your product and make it look polished, not inelegant and amateurish. The same goes for the outfits that the model is wearing. You can style your jewellery in all sorts of different ways depending on the look that goes with it.

Poses

Say you are modelling rings, or bracelets etc. You ideally want the hand gestures of the model to complement the products, and not make them look too dull. Trying new poses can really give the client a new perspective on your product and enhance the look of the jewellery. It is also advisable for whoever is modelling your jewellery to have a clean and polished look and have well kept and painted nails for example. Nobody wants to see pretty jewellery on an unkempt hand!

Jewellery photography, brunette female model laughing with her hand on her face wearing jewellery

To sum it up…

Taking all these details into account will really help in making your jewellery look great! Having professionally taken pictures of your products is essential in making the jewellery look polished and of high quality. Capture Factory can offer all sorts of shoots for your products. Our team will take all your requests into account as well as offering you advice and make your jewellery look the best it can be! Check out our other blog post on UK Jewellery Photography or find out more about our lifestyle jewellery photography here.

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For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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Cyclewear photography, cyclist wearing blue lycra top and hat
02 Jun '18

Cyclewear photography at Capture Factory Brighton

02/06/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Ghost Mannequin, London, London Photography, Model Photography, Photographer, Portrait Photography, Studio Photographer

Cyclewear photography at our Brighton HQ

Our head photographer Rory worked on some cyclewear photography recently. Our client wanted the prints and colours in the garments to be used as the background of the images and it worked really well. Take a look at how they turned out here.

Cyclewear photography, male cyclist wearing black lycra top, hat and gloves

Fun colours and cool prints

These colours and prints work really well together when they’re sitting side by side. The images look great on our clients social media platforms and their website. It was all photographed at our Brighton studio by the sea. Many of our shoots are photographed here at the Capture Factory HQ, so if you ever pop in you’ll probably see our photographers in action!

Cyclewear photography, female model wears pink cycling top, hat and gloves

Model shots & invisible mannequin for their online shop

For this shoot our client had already sent the garments in the post so we could photograph their invisible mannequin shots before the model shoot. This is a really popular way a lot of our clients like to work when they book model shoots with us, it’s so that the invisible mannequin images are edited and ready shortly after the model shoot, then they can upload the images at the same time onto their website.

Check out our invisible mannequin photography page for more information about it

Cyclewear photography, women's black and white printed cyclewear

Add some excitement to your website

While we do a lot of stills photography at Capture Factory we do also plenty of moving image such as 360 videos, promotional video material, stop motion animations and GIFS. Moving image is a fantastic way to engage with your customers, it keeps them on you site for longer and you can portray a lot of information in a video.

Take a look at our Stop Motion & Video Production page to find out more

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For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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26 May '18

5 reasons why professional photography is important for your business

26/05/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, London Photography, Model Photography, Packshot, Photographer, Portrait Photography, Product Photographer, Studio Photographer, Styling

Why having professional photography is important for your business

Many people don’t realise how important investing in professional photography is for your business. We have many clients who have come to Capture Factory after trying to do it themselves and soon realised it can be a lot harder than you might think to achieve the quality you’re after. Whether it’s the equipment available to you or the knowledge of how to use it, or if it’s down to the styling to fit your vision, a professional photographer will be able to help in these areas. We explore 5 reasons why professional photography is so important for your business:

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1. Standing out from the crowd

There’s an abundance of websites and businesses out there, some of which may be offering a service like yours so you’ll really want to stand out from the crowd. What better way to entice people to yours than with visuals. Beautifully striking photography with styling that suits your vision will strengthen your brand and online presence.

2. Getting found on the web

Photography can really help you get found through Google searches. You can optimize your photos on your website so they can be found through the image search results and perform better on search engines.

3. Engaging with your customers

Letting people who’d like to know more about your business and photography is an excellent way to engage with your customers. Photos of your products, behind the scenes, models wearing your clothing or jewellery, location shoots and packshots are all ways to show your customers more about your business. Photos can help you build your brand on social media and be featured on blog posts, all of which help you build a relationship with your customers.

4. Saving you and your business time

Many magazines and brochures be that online or printed require a certain quality of image which professional photography will always match and exceed. It saves you time by hiring a professional photographer because you’re handing the job over to them. While they’re photographing, you can be getting on with other aspects of your business, your photographer will know the specs needed and will always provide sharp and eye catching imagery that are ready to use online or send to publishers.

5. First impressions

It might be tempting to take photos yourself or find alternatives to hiring a photographer, but if your photos are unprofessional and don’t represent your brand this will reflect your business. It can tell your customers other aspects of your business may be unprofessional too. Your photography will be the first thing people see when looking at your website or social media, so make a good first impression!

professional photography, jewellery watch photography

Still not sure? Try out our free trial & see how good professional photography really is for your business.

If you’re still not convinced about investing in professional photography, how about trying our Free Photography Trial. This is an excellent way to see what Capture Factory can do for your business. Simply send us a product in the post and we’ll prep, style, shoot & edit to your requirements. We’ll then send you over the watermarked samples so you can get an idea of what we can do and choose if you want to go ahead with booking a shoot.

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Take a look our our portfolio to see more photography

For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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Stylish fashion photoshoot, models wearing stylish clothes
14 May '18

Stylish fashion photoshoot for British designer at Capture Factory

14/05/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Model Photography, Photographer, Studio Photographer, Styling

Stylish fashion photoshoot for British designer at Capture Factory

Capture Factory recently worked on a stylish fashion photoshoot for a designer that makes these timeless garments. Ranging from dresses, jeans, jumpers and tops, the fabrics are all made from quality materials and each piece is unique. Going against the throwaway time we’re living in, this brand wants to step away from that, and design clothes that will still be worn decades from now by creating well-made classic garments. Capture Factory photographed their recent collection for their online shop, we provided both the invisible mannequin photography and model shots.

Take a look at our Invisible Mannequin Photography page here

Stylish fashion photoshoot, model wearing black strapless Summer dress

Working with your branding

Capture Factory understand the importance of your brand’s aesthetic and continuity with your photography, so when it comes to working with us we’re more than happy to follow any specific styling and shooting requirements you might have. You might think invisible mannequin photography is the same for each brand but actually each company we work with has their own requirements with how they like their garments to sit on the mannequin and to be edited, this is so their images fit nicely together on their website making the user experience a lot easier.

Stylish fashion photoshoot, female model wears blue and white linen top

Help finding a model

For this shoot our client already knew which model she was going to use for the shoot, but if you need a helping hand with finding the right model for you brand we can help source one for you. We can also point you in the right direction to a number of modelling agencies we work with and that we always recommend to our clients. It doesn’t stop there either, we can book a make up artist for you too and scout out the right location for your shoot if you wanted to take it out of the studio!

Stylish fashion photoshoot, female model wearing pink culottes and grey shirt

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Also, follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date!

For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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Not On The High Street model lifestyle photography, location photoshoot at a hotel with female model looking in the mirror in the bathroom
04 May '18

Not On The High Street model lifestyle photography

04/05/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, Model Photography, Photographer, Portrait Photography, Product Photographer, Props, Studio Photographer, Styling

Not On The High Street model lifestyle photography

Capture Factory shoot lots of Not On The High Street model lifestyle photography. If you’re a NOTHS seller you’ll be aware of the photography requirements that are needed to have your images approved  from the online selling platform. A recent change they’ve made is to have more interactivity with your products and to include models in your photography.

Take a look at our Not On The High Street blog post 

At Capture Factory we work on model shoots daily, whether they’re held in our Brighton studio or on location, we can travel anywhere for a photoshoot. Our studio is fully equipped for all of your photography needs from a vast array of backdrops that can be used to a kitchen for anything food related.

Our friendly team can help you find the right model for your shoot, working with a number of modelling agencies we know which ones to recommend, we can also help you choose the right location for your shoot if you wanted to take it out of the studio. You can see a variety of shots in this blog post that have been taken both at the studio and various locations.

Check out this blog post about location photoshoots

If you are looking for a make up artist we know an excellent MUA we can recommend who can be on-hand throughout your shoot to top up and tweak hair, makeup and nails. We also have an in-house stylist that can be hired for your photoshoot if you need one too.

Working with numerous Not On The High Street sellers on an ongoing basis, we know the type of aesthetic and what is requested from them. We also know it can be tricky to have your images approved by NOTHS and not one of our clients have ever had their images declined when they shoot with us.

For professional lifestyle photography all at a competitive price and a speedy turnaround you’ll see why our clients keep coming back to Capture Factory Photography!

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For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

 

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Lifestyle drink photography, gin bottles
25 Apr '18

Lifestyle drink photography for London gin supplier

25/04/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, London, London Photography, Photographer, Product Photographer, Studio Photographer

Lifestyle drink photography for London gin supplier

Capture Factory have provided the lifestyle drink photography for a London-based gin supplier. Our head photographer Rory took these photos according to a brief that our client had provided. They wanted to capture the detail of the label and embossed bottle tops. The lighting and mood of the images was to be dark with a premium feel to them. Take a look at the images below to see what they turned out like. Check out the Capture Factory portfolio to see the variety of shoots and clients we work with.

Working with Capture Factory Photography

If you’re looking to have professional photography taken for your business, whether you have new products that need to be photographed, you want to spruce up your photography or your business is new and it’s your first photoshoot, Capture Factory can help at every step of the way. From coming up with ideas for your photography, sourcing props, models, locations and make up artists, all the way to preparing, photographing and editing your images. Everything is done in-house at our Brighton HQ, so you can meet your photographer, editor and stylist in the same place. You can talk directly to your photographer or editor about anything so there’s no middle-man.

Free Photography Trial for new clients

If you’re new to shooting with Capture Factory, drop us an email or call us and chat about your next photoshoot. In your email, if you can give us as much information as possible then we can give you a quote. We also offer a Free Photography Trial to new clients where we shoot one of your products to your requirements then send over the edited images. The free trial enables us to give you an accurate quote for your photoshoot and gives you the chance to see how we work without spending a penny.

For more information

Also, follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date!

For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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10 Apr '18

Charity fashion photoshoot at Capture Factory

10/04/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Model Photography, Studio Photographer

Charity fashion photoshoot at Capture Factory

Capture Factory recently worked on a charity fashion photoshoot where a Brighton boutique has collaborated with a few of the UK’s leading charities and £10 from each sale will go towards the charity. The three charities are Whoopsadaisy – helping children with cerebral palsy, Born Free – raising awareness of endangered species across the world, and Plan International – advancing children’s rights and equality for girls around the world. The photoshoot took place at our Brighton studio where we photographed the models wearing the garments along with providing the invisible mannequin imagery for our client.

Charity fashion photoshoot, female model wearing pink tiger jumper and black leather skirt

Consistency with every shoot

We aim for consistency with every photoshoot that takes place with Capture Factory, so if you work with us on a regular basis your images will match in colour balance and lighting every time so they sit nicely on your website. This is the case for both model shoots and invisible mannequin, we’ll make sure to use the same settings and lighting when shooting, then when it comes to editing we’ll use the same background colours, crop sizes and so on. Of course if you’re thinking of changing things we’ll happily accommodate to any requirements!

Charity fashion photoshoot, female model wearing white rainbow t-shirt

Free Photography Trial for new clients

If you’re new to shooting with Capture Factory, drop us an email or call us and chat about your next photoshoot. In your email, if you can give us as much information as possible then we can give you a quote. We also offer a Free Photography Trial to new clients where we shoot one of your products to your requirements then send over the edited images. The free trial enables us to give you an accurate quote for your photoshoot and gives you the chance to see how we work without spending a penny.

Charity fashion photoshoot, female model wears grey jumper, jeans and leopard shoes

For more information

Take a look at this fashion catwalk video blog post

Also, follow us on Twitter and Instagram to stay up-to-date!

For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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Location beach photoshoot, model wearing black swimsuit on the beach
09 Apr '18

Location beach photoshoot for swimwear brand

09/04/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Behind the scenes, Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Fashion Photographer, Model Photography

Location beach photoshoot for a swimwear brand

This location beach photoshoot for a swimwear brand took place on the Sussex coastline. This photoshoot was to capture the swimwear range being worn by two models. The location for this shoot was near Camber Sand where there was the beautiful sandy beach with sand dunes, crisp white beach huts and a holiday campervan which made for some varied photos. The models were chosen by our client from one of the modelling agencies we had recomended and onsite was a hair and make up artist at hand, along with the Capture Factory photography and video team. We were asked to film some behind the scenes action to make into a short film so it was a busy and fun couple of days spent shooting on the beach.

Take a look at some of the video footage from this shoot in our showreel here

Location beach photoshoot, models walking along the beach wearing swimwear

Choosing the photos and re-touching

If you book a location photoshoot the way it works is we’ll shoot as many photos as we can in the time, we’ll then send you over a contact sheet with all of the RAW pre-edited images and you can choose which ones you’d like to have re-touched. Re-touching can range from slight tweaks like a skin softener, dust and crease removal to more in depth editing like if your model has a tattoo you’d like removed in each photo.

Location beach photoshoot, female model wearing a blue swimsuit on the beach

How to book your photoshoot with Capture Factory

Whether you’re looking to book a location shoot or a photoshoot at our Brighton studio all you need to do is either give us a call and speak to one of our friendly staff on 01273 958464 or drop us an email to info@capturefactory.co.uk  Let us know what kind of shoot you want to book and we’ll give you a quote and book you in.

Location beach photoshoot, models wearing swimsuits in front of a caravan

For more information

Check out our Video showreel to see more from this shoot

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For a quote or to talk through your next project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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22 Mar '18

UK jewellery photographer

22/03/2018 | Comments: 0 | Posted by: Capture Factory | In: Blog, Brighton, Brighton Photographer, Commercial Photographer, Lifestyle Photography, London, London Photography, Model Photography, Packshot, Photographer, Photography Equipment, Product Photographer, Studio Photographer, Styling

UK jewellery photographer

If you’re looking for a UK jewellery photographer then Capture Factory is the studio for you. Jewellery photography requires specific skills and equipment to gain the high standard and professional imagery needed to show the items off at their best. With the expertise knowledge, years of experience and high-end equipment Capture Factory Photography can create stunning imagery of any kind of jewellery. Our prices are competitive and always kept as low as possible, there’s a high level of work involved such as focus stacking, colour manipulation, using the correct equipment such as tilt shift lenses and having the eye for producing great quality imagery.

Where can the images be used

Anywhere! The images Capture Factory have worked on will have appeared in numerous places such as magazines, websites, posters and social media. We can also create moving image content such as videos, stop motion animation and Gifs. Our 360 Photography service is perfect for jewellery because if enables customers to see the piece at every angle possible.

No middle man

Everything is done at our Brighton HQ from the styling, photography & editing, so if our clients have any questions or queries they can speak directly to their photographer or editor. After we send the final edits through we’re more than happy to make any further adjustments, tweaks or colour changes if this is required – we’re not happy until our client is happy!

Jewellery photography with a model

As well as creating professional product photography of jewellery Capture Factory often work on model shoots, these images are great for customers to visualise how the jewellery will sit on the body, they’re also beautiful images to add to websites, use in pricing catalogues and share on social media.

UK jewellery photographer, Jewellery e-commerce photography shoot for Amazon showing a headshot of a female model wearing silver earrings

For more information

Take a look this blog post about a model jewellery photoshoot at the studio

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For a quote or to talk through your next video project call our Brighton studio on: 01273 958464

Email: info@capturefactory.co.uk

 

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