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Where AI Fits Into My Photography, and Where It Doesn’t

26/07/2026 / 26/07/2026 by CD

The world of image creation is changing fast, and AI is a big part of that, the line between a real photograph and a fabricated one keeps getting harder to spot. I want to be clear about where I stand on this. No image I produce is created by AI. Every photograph starts as a […]

Close-up of distilling process

Distillery photography

01/10/2025 / 03/10/2025 by CD

Photographing Langley Distillery in Birmingham was a privilege, stepping into one of the world’s oldest working gin distilleries to capture both tradition and craftsmanship in every frame. The copper stills, with their polished curves and fine details, became sculptural subjects under the right light, each telling a story of heritage and precision. Beneath the surface, […]

Commercial Editorial Events

Commercial vs Editorial Photography: What’s the Difference?

25/09/2025 / 25/09/2025 by CD

If you’ve ever commissioned photography for your business or brand, you’ll likely have come across the terms commercial photography and editorial photography. At first glance, they can sound interchangeable — after all, both involve creating striking images that tell a story. But the purpose, style, and end use of each are quite different. What is […]

Composite of Dean Elgar, Essex County Cricket Club

Cricket player composite photography

06/06/2025 / 06/06/2025 by CD

Cloudfm as main sponsor of Essex County Cricket Club wished to promote their sponsorship through a series of advertisments featuring their products and key team players. With the players availability limited to press day, their time was very limited. With a number of media agencies present, space to photograph was also at a premium. Given […]

Commercial Industrial

Road construction photography

07/03/2025 / 06/06/2025 by CD

One of a series of shoots for a road construction company, this one on creating a new slip road on the A14/M1/M6 junction. This required a safety course briefing and full PPE before any shooting could commence. Despite the hazardous conditions a full set of photographs was produced for their website and literature. View commercial […]

Bed factory photography

18/02/2025 / 06/06/2025 by CD

It’s Bedtime required content for their website, social media and showroom illustrating the manufacturing process for their handmade mattresses. It was important to not only capture the production steps but also the craftmen and women involved. Detail shots also form a vital part of a brands image library. View commercial photography portfolio Commissioned by Version […]