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.

A: Smart phones are brilliant for everyday moments. For quick social media stories, spontaneous behind the scenes clips, and sharing the daily buzz of service, a phone camera is often the most practical tool for the job. Not every single image needs to be fully staged or professionally lit to tell your story.

Where professional photography makes the difference is your core commercial assets. Websites, print menus, advertising campaigns, and press features need consistency, controlled lighting, and high resolution formats that work across every marketing platform. A planned commercial shoot creates a polished, mouth watering image library designed specifically to represent the true quality of your food, venue, and brand.

We always recommend wearing clothes that reflect your day to day brand and make you feel comfortable. Solid, mid tone colours work best, while busy patterns, thin stripes, and heavy logos can distract from your face. Bringing two or three outfit options can help. Before any team or headshot session, we guide you through styling, posing, and backdrop choices to make sure everyone looks natural, professional, and at ease.

Absolutely. While our Bromsgrove studio is fully equipped for portraits, we regularly set up a mobile studio at client offices across Worcestershire, Birmingham, and the wider UK. This makes it effortless to photograph whole teams in a single day with minimal disruption to your working hours.

Yes, we are fully DBS checked and carry full public liability insurance. We have extensive experience photographing school prospectuses, colleges, care homes, and healthcare environments, ensuring a respectful, safe, and professional approach on site.

Our purpose built studio is based in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, conveniently located just five minutes off Junction 5 of the M5. We have easy ground floor access for loading equipment or products, as well as dedicated on site parking right outside the door.

Yes. Many of our e commerce and product clients courier their items directly to our Bromsgrove studio. We review the brief, shoot the products, share proofs digitally for your feedback, and arrange collection of everything once the shoot is complete.

For product shoots, selecting pristine samples without scuffs, dust, or damaged packaging saves time during post production. For food photography, our on site kitchen allows your team or ours to prep and cook dishes directly prior to shooting so everything looks mouth watering and camera ready. If you are unsure, just call us beforehand and we will help you plan a simple shot list.

We deliver your finished files via a secure digital download link. You will receive high resolution master files suitable for large format printing and press releases. We can also supply smaller, web optimised versions ready for immediate upload to your website, e commerce store, or social media channels. We just need to know when arranging the shoot.