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Social Media Headshots

Social media is today a massive part of life, there is no escape. It is used to communicate with clients, customers, family and friends. While our professional and personal lives are often very different, the images we use to represent these separate lives in many cases are not.

We have all got connections on Facebook or Linkedin that are high up in business but use a blurred selfie taken at 1am in a bar as their headshot. In many cases its surprising that after a meeting they add you on Linkedin and the image they use is a stark contrast to the professional person you just met.

WIN A SIGNED AND MOUNTED PRINT

Win a signed and professionally mounted print of Newcastle Quayside, simply goto www.philiphunton.co.uk and sign up to the newsletter on the homepage of the website before August 1st 2014.

The print is 16"x7" with a 2 inch off-white mount (whole picture with mount is 18"x9") and rear mount for a nice and sturdy, long lasting print. Its ready to be framed by your local frame company. Remember to verify your subscription to the newsletter or you will not be included in the draw for the prize on the 5th of August 2014. All email addresses that are signed up for the newsletter (new & existing) will be included in the draw on 5th August.

If you are successful you will be emailed and asked for your delivery address, this will only be used for posting your prize and will be deleted after use.

Good Luck

A Touch of Class

In today’s competitive online market photographs are the first contact a consumer will have with a product so it is essential to get images that present your products in their best light.

Alison from Wedding Supplies Direct understood the importance of product photographs and approached the studio to produce images with a touch of class for her new online venture.

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A Passion for Pictures

Photography is more than just a business, its a passion. Whether in the studio, at a family gathering or out taking part in activities I love. Outside of work a camera is almost always a part of me. It can be in the form of my SLR,compact digital camera or phone.

In the studio, out and about or on the trails in Northumberland, there is always a camera that can capture a moment, record an event or document a chance meeting.


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Bijou @ Petite Shoe Boutique

It's always a pleasure when a new brand approaches the studio with a vision and enthusiasm.  Sheree from Bijou, a new brand of luxury British hand made shoes, approached the studio with a view to us producing the product and advertising photography for use in their new marketing and advertising material.

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Art and Architecture

PHP was approached to photograph a unique Travelodge Hotel building in the centre of Cambridge which turned out to be quite a challenge.

While the interior of the building will be familiar to many the exterior was completely unique and it's position within the city provided its own problems when trying to shoot images that matched the architects visuals as requested by the client.

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On-White Product Photography Prices 2013

Product photography is often the very first contact a customer will have with a product, whether it is on a website, catalogue, flyer or mobile device so it is extremely important to provide a clear and accurate representation. While more creative options are often preferred for advertising and concept delivery it is the versatile on-white photograph that best represents a product and is used most for promoting and presenting products.  Philip Hunton Photography has completed over 2500 on-white product photographs of product photography ranging from spectacle frames and dresses to LED lighting products, quality organic tea and the London 2012 Olympic Torches.

Taking Stock!

In addition to the standard bespoke photography services offered by Philip Hunton Photography, there is also a growing library of stock images available with a variety of licenses directly from the studio or via several microstock websites.

These images are used alone, or as discovered this week, as part of a composited image for use in packaging design.

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Inspired Designs from Shelley Louise

Shelley Louise is a jewellery designer with a vision, she produces unique pieces around a theme in beautiful pearls, natural stones and sterling silver. Shelley’s latest collections are based around two main themes: Inspired by Nature and Glam Rock.

Shelley approached Philip Hunton Photography to produce creative product photography to show off the jewellery. It was clear very quickly that Shelley didn’t want the standard “on-white” approach so working with Shelley we created imagery that presented the jewellery in its best light.

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The Decent People @ Walker Technology College

In the years I have been shooting for Walker Technology College I have seen on many occasions how the students and teachers work hard to promote core values we all should aspire to.

This latest campaign was to shoot posters for the college focused on the key messages that would help students understand the values and behaviour that "decent people" regularly demonstrate.

These posters were to be simple but powerful messages to remind students of those values which make them  decent people not only in the college but in the world outside it too.

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Save 20% On Product Photography until 2013...

To celebrate the season of goodwill we are offering all commercial clients 20% off the on-white product photography services (24hr express or standard) to help them promote their businesses and products during the festive period...

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A Storm in a Tea Cup

The studio was graced with the lovely aroma of beautiful organic teas once more when expanding tea brand Storm Tea visited the studio again for more product shots (and they left a load here for us too!!).

The lovely people at Storm Tea first came to the studio in 2009 with their first tea products and packaging for photography that would help them launch the brand. The team knew that the photographs produced by PHP would in most cases be the very first contact customers would have with their product and brand, so the images were critical to the success of the marketing.

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PHP Express On-White Product Photography Service

Selling a product starts with great product photography, whether you require a simple on white image or something more creative, we provide high quality images that show your product in its best light.

The most useful product images are the on-white shots used in catalogues, advertising and web sites. These clean images are often the first contact a potential customer has with a commercial product and it is therefore critical that the products are shown accurately and in a good light.

GB Launch New Line

Studio regular and favorite of Dita Von Tease, Glamour Bunny, have expanded their portfolio of retro inspired products to include a stylish collection of handbags, dress pins, fun and fruity necklaces.

The popularity of the clothing collection has encouraged the expansion of the brand into accessories and already these new products hint at being just as popular as the clothing line. Philip Hunton Photography (PHP) has been involved with Glamour Bunny since its launch over three years ago and I introduced Gerry to fantastic models Frankii Wilde and Zara Ann who have really shown off the clothing with their beautiful looks and fun personalities.

Walker Technology College Celebrates Excellence

Walker Technology College has seen many changes recently. The College has moved premises to a large purpose built site and have set up Academic Awards to celebrate the students that go above and beyond what is expected of them.

PHP was approached to capture the spirit of the event which was the first of its kind for the College. The format of the ceremony was set-up to be like those seen held for the movie industry, with music provided by students, a talented singer to entertain the audience, nominees and winners being announced and the winner receiving an award and having their photograph taken with the headmaster.

Walker Technology College Choose PHP

It's September again and the students are flocking back to school for another year of hard work and homework. Students at Walker Technology College will start their new term in a beautiful new state of the art building, with new uniforms and fresh new opportunities to develop their skills. 

Walker Tech wanted to promote their new look and the exciting new options available to their students. They approached Philip Hunton Photography to shoot some of the students and uniforms for their new PR Material.

Dita Von Teese the Glamour Bunny

Recently we had one of our most regular visitors to the studio, non other than Glamour Bunny who make retro inspired dressed that are guaranteed to turn heads. 

One of the most recent designs by Glamour Bunny that we photographed that day has been spotted on non other than, the queen of burlesque herself Dita Von Teese. Whilst out shopping, the dress was certainly turning heads of fellow shoppers and the paparazzi.

North Tyneside Police Area Command

In most cases when you think of a Police Station you would think of an old Victorian building or perhaps a 1960’s grey concrete building with little visual appeal. This new home of the North Tyneside Police Area Command is certainly not that.

Already multi award winning, the site offers both a clean and practical work space in a modern, attractive and functional shell. 

Lauren Luke Launches Make-up Brush Range

Youtube make-up sensation Lauren Luke (panacea81) approached the studio with a view to photographing her new high quality product range. The brief was to capture the individual brushes and a group shot that illustrated the quality and textures of the brushes.

Lauren had very focused ideas on what sort of imagery she wanted for the brush range. Soft light was used on the brush tips to show their quality and shape, while hard light was focused on the handles to show the high quality texture and finish to the products.