Business Details
15 Years
experience
Award-Winning Commercial Photography Services
We are an award-winning commercial photographic team based in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, offering tailored visual solutions for businesses. Our process begins with a consultation to understand your brand, followed by art direction and styling to ensure every detail aligns with your vision. With nearly 30 years of expertise in drinks, food, hospitality, and product photography, we combine technical precision with creative artistry to deliver striking images that elevate your marketing. Our team includes photographer David Chalmers, renowned for his lighting techniques and D&AD award-winning work, and stylist Angela, whose background in fine art and interior design enhances our visual storytelling.We collaborate closely with clients, from concept to final photography, ensuring interiors, products, and services are presented with exceptional clarity. Our mobile studio capabilities allow us to work on-location, capturing chefs in action or refining menus for hospitality clients like The Black Swan in Helmsley since 2011. Our portfolio spans collaborations with leading advertising agencies and design groups, reflecting our commitment to excellence. We prioritise transparency, attention to detail, and a client-centric approach, ensuring results that authentically represent your brand. Our services are designed to add measurable value to your business growth through impactful visual communication.
Services
Food Photography
Hospitality Photography
Product Photography
Location Photography
Art Direction
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have nearly 30 years of experience in commercial photography.
- Our team includes a D&AD award-winning photographer and a fine art stylist.
- We art direct and style every shoot for flawless presentation.
- We operate a mobile studio for on-location flexibility.
- We collaborate closely with clients from concept to final delivery.
Associations and certifications
- D&AD
Services
Food Photography
We specialise in capturing food with vibrant detail and artistic composition. Our studio and on-location services ensure dishes are presented to entice customers and enhance brand appeal. Clients receive high-resolution images optimised for menus, websites, and marketing materials.
Hospitality Photography
Our hospitality photography highlights interiors, amenities, and guest experiences. We style and shoot hotel rooms, restaurants, and events to create compelling visuals that attract visitors. Images are tailored for digital and print campaigns to maximise market reach.
Product Photography
We produce high-impact product images with precise lighting and composition. Our still-life expertise ensures products stand out in competitive markets. Services include studio shoots and on-site photography for e-commerce and advertising needs.
Location Photography
Our mobile studio setup allows us to photograph at client locations. This includes capturing chefs at work, venue ambiance, or architectural details. The approach ensures authenticity and flexibility for diverse commercial projects.
Art Direction
We provide art direction to align visuals with brand identity. From concept to execution, our styling ensures cohesive and engaging imagery. This service enhances storytelling for marketing collateral and digital platforms.
People
David Chalmers
Photographer
Award-winning commercial photographer with nearly 30 years of experience in drinks, food, and product photography. Recognised with a D&AD award for outstanding work in design.
Angela
Creative Director
Fine art-trained stylist and visual merchandiser specialising in hospitality and location photography. Brings artistic direction and meticulous attention to detail to every project.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide food, drinks, hospitality, product, and location photography, along with art direction and styling for commercial clients.
How long have you been in business?
We have operated since 2011, with the photographer having nearly 30 years of industry experience.
Do you work on location?
Yes, our mobile studio setup allows us to shoot at client venues, including hotels and restaurants.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Scarborough, we primarily serve North Yorkshire and collaborate with clients nationwide.
Can you style shoots for marketing materials?
Yes, we offer art direction and styling to ensure visuals align with your brand identity and marketing goals.
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Reviews (5)
Liz Halliday
May 15, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We can't thank David and Angela enough for the wonderful photographs of our business Dale Farm Holidays. Nothing is too much trouble, they respond quickly, explain things simply and the shots are absolutely stunning! Take a look at our new website if you want to see them.
We can't thank David and Angela enough for the wonderful photographs of our business Dale Farm Holidays. Nothing is too much trouble, they respond quickly, explain things simply and the shots are absolutely stunning! Take a look at our new website if you want to see them.
Steven Cross
Jul 24, 2019
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I cant thank David enough for the fantastic set of photos he has produced for our Guest House website. Within a few days of my initial enquiry David visited us over a couple occasions to shoot the photos at a convenient time for ourselves, this was most helpful as it can be quite hard finding suitable days when the rooms are vacant. After a further couple of days the photos were ready and delivered in a few formats, the results are 1st class and they have transformed our website. Would highly recommend 10/10
Kirsty Bortoft
Oct 18, 2017
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I have just finished an amazing day shooting with Angela and David Chalmers... They are absolutely unbelievable, the pair work so well together. Creating not only results that will blow your mind. But their hospitality and kindness just puts you at ease straight away. They are A* talent and I would highly recommend them. Im beyond happy with the results of today. Thank you so much. I will definitely be using your services again. Amazing.
Julie Finnigan
Aug 22, 2017
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We have used David for many years (which speaks volumes) for our commercial photography. His professional yet relaxed approach comes with a wealth of experience. He captures all the warmth, luxury and ambience we want to portray from our venues and with a real feel to our food.
Steve Newcombe
Jun 06, 2017
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Just finished a workshop day with David showing us the Salt printing techniques from the early 1800's at the Jo Cornish Gallery. Way back to the beginning of photography and really back to seeing an image appear in front of your eyes on paper rather than the back of a phone or camera. Something magical and mysterious about the whole thing.
David was extremely knowledgeable and had a great way of passing it on with explanations, printed notes and most of all - practical experience. I also met some like minded people and was very well looked after by the Gallery with good food and coffee.
Came
David was extremely knowledgeable and had a great way of passing it on with explanations, printed notes and most of all - practical experience. I also met some like minded people and was very well looked after by the Gallery with good food and coffee.
Came
