with Pennie Withers - Berkshire-based Linkedin Headshot Photographer With only 7 seconds to make a good impression on Linkedin and other social media, I highly recommend that you have a professional Linkedin headshot. Selfies, holiday photos or (worst of all....) no photo at all simply won't do.   So, look no further as I am running a competition to win a FREE headshot session with me,  worth £135 .  At the bottom of this blog are instructions to enter. But don't just take my word on the importance of having a professional photo - I have worked with many clients over ..read more

So much of our lives are viewed through a visual medium these days, and therefore having a set of photographs that tell the story of your business and your brand, is critical.  This is called Personal Branding Photography - and it plays a powerful role in showing the Who - the What and the Why of your business. It helps tell your Business Story and differentiates you from your competitors. Over the past 15 years, I have worked with many different businesses in order to help them invest in their business story with a set of personal branding photos.  Everything from a global events ..read more

I can't believe another year has flown by in no time at all - and here I am again, reflecting on another fantastic year as a Commercial photographer in Berkshire - my 14th year in business. When I look back over the 110 photoshoots that I have done this year, it always amazes me how every day is different - I have photographed everything from Solicitors to Schools, Engineers to Care Homes and also worked in conjunction with Design Agencies and Web Designers.  The subjects I photograph are invariably  different but my brief is very often the same - to create a bank of professional ..read more

why? because posts with a relevant image will have  65%  post recall*! The written word is a very powerful tool. Used well, it's a marketer’s best friend. However, at least 65% of the population are visual learners , and so often, a striking image is what is going to get your potential customers to stop and look.  And this is why corporate photography will play a powerful role in showing the Who - What and Why of your business. It helps tell your Business Story and differentiates you from your competitors. What other benefits are there of having a bank of marketing photo ..read more

As an event photographer based near Reading, this is always a fun time of year as companies plan their end of year corporate events - everything from company awards, new site launches, team building activities to Christmas parties!  The role I play in this is capturing natural, candid photos of the event. Sometimes, I get briefed 5 minutes before the event starts - but in an ideal world, the event photography brief will have been put together with a good deal of thought.  Here are a few hints and tips which may help you putting together your brief. What kind of event are you h ..read more

Tips for getting the most out of your School Marketing Photoshoot It won't come as a surprise to hear that your prospectus and website is the first port of call for prospective parents when deciding on which school/college to consider for their children. So it's essential that your school marketing photography includes compelling images which lay the foundations of showcasing what’s special and unique about your school or College. Your bank of marketing photography needs to show students in a vibrant and engaging learning environment which can then be used across the whole marketing mix.&nb ..read more

Hopefully like me, you will be heading off with friends or family (or both!) on holiday this summer.  If so, I'm sure you're looking forward to coming back with some great photos to remind you of the time you had. Having been a commercial photographer for over 14 years, I have learnt plenty of ways to take great photographs.  So I thought I would share with you a few very easy techniques to quickly and easily improve the photos you take.  All you need to have is a smart phone and an open mind.... Tip Number 1 - Clean your lens every time you take a photo! It may sound really ..read more

Have you ever wondered why businesses invest in case study photography?   Especially those involved in the property sector? It's because they are crucial in  educating your customers and increasing your conversions . Don't just take my word for it..... a case study by VWO , found that simply changing an image to a real life example on a webpage increased conversions by over 40%. They really should be a marketing staple for any business. Case study photos are fantastic for Architects, Property developers, Interior Designers, Office fit-out companies and plenty other 'trades' too. t ..read more

with Pennie Withers - Berkshire based Linkedin Headshot Photographer WIN A FREE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT! With only 7 seconds to make a good impression on Linkedin and other social media, I highly recommend that you have a professional Linkedin headshot. Selfies, holiday photos or (worst of all....) no photo at all simply won't do. So, look no further as I am running a competition to win a  FREE  bespoke headshot session with me,  worth £125  . We will pick a date to suit you and the session will last for around an hour. Please note that I am happy to travel a 15 mile ..read more

My favourite type of photography is without doubt, event photography. Milling around, photographing people who don’t realise my lens is on them – you get the most natural, candid photos. I have been lucky to be commissioned to take event photos at some amazing venues in London and across the South East including the Royal Albert Hall, Shoreditch Town Hall and Henley Regatta.  Sometimes it's a conference, an awards ceremony, or it's the office Christmas party! This is what I was shooting in December when again, I got to work in beautiful surroundings - this time, it was the De Vere Beau ..read more