FAQ

Yes. We have a fully equipped kitchen on site — food can be prepared, cooked and styled in-house as part of the shoot. For more specialist requirements, we work with professional food stylists. We can also travel to location anywhere in the UK if the project calls for it, and our food photography lighting equipment is portable.

The studio is a 20ft × 15ft space with a full floor-to-ceiling infinity curve (sweep). It’s large enough to accommodate everything from jewellery and small products through to full-sized vehicles. Unlike hired studios, ours is permanently set up and always available — no booking conflicts, no shared schedules.

Commercial photography covers any imagery created to support a business objective — advertising, product launches, brand campaigns, food and lifestyle shoots, editorial, PR, e-commerce, and more. If the photography needs to sell, communicate, or represent a brand, it’s commercial photography. dpix handles all of it, from initial concept through to final retouched images.

Look for a photographer who reads a brief properly and asks the right questions before picking up a camera. Check for a track record across different sectors and scales of project. See how they’ve worked with agencies and brands — their process matters as much as their portfolio. Strong testimonials and case studies from clients in similar markets are a reliable indicator of consistent quality.

Yes. We regularly photograph industrial equipment, manufacturing processes, and B2B operations — both in our studio and on location across the UK. Alongside industrial work, we cover advertising, product, food, lifestyle, fashion, portrait, PR, school prospectus, Amazon photography, and video production. If it needs a professional image to represent your brand, we can help.

Start with our portfolio and case studies — they show the range and quality of our work across different sectors and briefs. We’re recommended by leading agencies and designers, and our testimonials reflect the experience of working with us, not just the final images. If you want to talk through a specific brief before committing, call us — we’re always happy to have that conversation.

Standard retouching is included as part of every shoot. If your project requires more extensive post-production — compositing, heavy product retouching, background replacement — we’ll agree the scope and cost with you before the shoot begins, so there are no surprises. Image editing is also available as a standalone service.

Darren Shipman has worked commercially for over 30 years. Julie King brings more than 20 years of professional experience. Together, dpix carries over 50 years of combined expertise across commercial, product, food, advertising, and lifestyle photography.

Yes — and it’s where we work best. We’re brief-literate and used to working within a creative director’s vision without needing hand-holding. We understand usage rights, shot lists, and the difference between what the brief says and what the client actually needs. If you’re an agency looking for a photography partner that gets it, give us a call.

We work digitally throughout, so images are ready to process immediately after the shoot. Standard turnaround is agreed at the brief stage — we’ll always give you a realistic timeline upfront. Files are delivered in any format required, including high-resolution masters and web-optimised versions. Rush turnarounds can be accommodated — just let us know your deadline.

Copyright remains with dpix until the invoice has been settled in full. Images may only be used within the agreed usage terms — any usage beyond what was agreed is subject to additional licensing fees. If you require full title transfer or extended usage rights, we’re happy to agree those terms before the shoot.

Yes. We shoot and edit high-definition video in-house, using the same brief-led approach as our photography. Files are delivered in any format required — including broadcast-quality masters and web-optimised versions for online and social use. We can also combine stills and video within a single production.

We use professional-grade digital camera systems and commercial lighting rigs throughout. Video is shot and edited in-house using professional post-production software. The specific kit we use depends on the brief — what matters is the result, not the gear list.

We charge by the hour or day, depending on the project. Location shoots may carry an additional travel charge. We’ll always provide a clear cost breakdown before the shoot — no hidden fees, no surprises.

Contact us to discuss your project and get current rates.