Practical advice on headshots, commercial and product photography, and video — from a working Leeds studio with 900+ shoots behind it. Whether you're preparing for a headshot, briefing a product shoot, or hiring studio space, start here.
Lifestyle product photography puts your product in a real scene. Here are the four shots every small brand needs, from our Leeds studio, and how to plan them.
Lifestyle product photography puts your product in a real scene. Here are the four shots every small brand needs, from our Leeds studio, and how to plan them.
When a UK model release is needed, what to put in it, and how we handle releases on commercial shoots at our Leeds studio — plus the GDPR duties that remain.
Which product photography props earn their place, what to keep per category, where to buy or hire, and how a Leeds studio keeps prop styling consistent.
Split trade show booth photography into two short windows and brief every shot by use. A Leeds event photographer on timing, briefing and turnaround.
Colour profiles for photographers: which space to use, how to calibrate, when to convert, and the studio checklist that stops colour surprises before delivery.
Wear your usual glasses in your headshot. A Leeds studio on controlling glare with light angle and small pose changes, not retouching.
Vertical or horizontal video? A Leeds studio on which format suits each platform, how to frame one shoot for both crops, and when to reshoot instead of crop.
Three repeatable studio lighting setups for headshots: one light and a reflector, clamshell vs loop, and three-light rigs for team batches. From a Leeds studio.
The two-light jewellery photography lighting setup that covers most pieces: soft key, controlled fill and a point source for gemstone sparkle. From a Leeds studio.
How to build a photoshoot moodboard your photographer can actually work from — what to include, how to tag each reference, and what to send before the shoot.
Studio hire checklist for photographers: what to bring, what to confirm before booking, and the small kit that derails shoot days. Dock Street Studio, Leeds.
Eight actor headshot poses to ask your photographer for, the five mechanics that fix most shots, and how to match pose to role. From a Leeds headshot studio.
Not sure what to wear for headshots? A Leeds photographer on fit, colour and fabric, plus the 72-hour checklist we give every client before a session.
LinkedIn image sizes for 2026 — 800×800 profile, 1584×396 banner, post and ad specs — plus how to crop for the circle and check it before you upload.
Arctic Hayes has launched the Smart Freeze Clamp — a Bluetooth pipe freeze kit with a live app — and Dock Street Studio shot the product photography for the launch. Here's how the new kit works, step by step, with the brochure images from our studio shoot.
What studio hire actually costs in Leeds in 2026: two-hour, half-day and full-day rates compared, what's included at each price point, and the add-ons to watch for before you book.
Choosing a photography studio in Leeds? What you need changes with the brief. How to judge a space for headshots, a product range, video or a team day.
Manchester product photography: honest advice on whether to travel to a Leeds studio, what to check in any product photographer, and how to prep your stock.
Working backwards from your release date: who belongs in the picture, whose sign-off you need, and what to do when a Leeds press shoot date moves.
Should you ask your photographer for the raw files? A Leeds photographer on what a raw file is, what the edit adds, and when raws genuinely make sense.
Location or studio for a commercial shoot? A Leeds photographer on mixed light, access, weather, cost and when the place has to be in frame.
Staff, founders and customers in front of the lens. A Leeds commercial photographer on giving people an action instead of a pose, and keeping a shoot moving.
The product image types that earn a place in a set, and what each is for. A Leeds product photographer on packshots, detail, scale, in-use and range shots.
A press photo is worthless the day after the story runs. A Leeds press photographer on what really governs turnaround and what to agree up front.
Old actor headshots stopped matching who walks in? A Leeds photographer on what a reshoot really changes, casting type shifts and when to update.
What a video shoot needs from a studio that a stills shoot does not: sound, continuous light, power and access. A Leeds studio owner on what really matters.
What is a shopper actually asking of your product images? A Leeds photographer on scale, colour, detail shots and ecommerce photography conversion.
Two studios, two very different quotes. What a studio rental fee actually includes, where the add-ons hide, and how to compare studio hire in Leeds properly.
Rebranding? When to book the shoot, which old images survive and what must be reshot. A Leeds photographer on planning business rebrand photography.
AI image trends have moved past novelty. A Leeds photographer on where generated images earn their keep, and what your business still needs shot for real.
Tethered shooting for ecommerce keeps a whole range consistent and gets frames approved on the day. A Leeds product photographer on how it works in practice.
Asked for insurance when hiring a studio? A Leeds photographer explains what studio hire insurance usually involves, why venues ask, and who to check with.
Why stock photos quietly cost you trust, and how to brief a shoot that looks like your business. A Leeds photographer on authentic brand imagery.
Portfolio shoot ideas that earn their keep, from a Leeds photography studio: what to plan for people and products, and how to keep the images useful.
What separates good jewellery photography from merely pretty pictures? A Leeds product photographer on light, colour accuracy, scale and a consistent range.
Licensing sets what your images can do, not just what they cost. How to price photography licensing fairly, from a Leeds photographer.
Flash or continuous light? The honest trade-offs for portraits, product and video, and how we pick between them at our Leeds studio.
Creased fabric and shifting light ruin flatlays. How to photograph clothing flatlays that stay consistent, from a Leeds studio, step by step.
Nice photos that nobody uses are a wasted budget. How commercial photography in Leeds should be planned so the images still work a year later.
Packshots go wrong in predictable ways. Here is the best lighting for packshots, from a Leeds product photographer, and how to keep a range consistent.
What makes a strong headshot? Our honest view from a Leeds portrait studio on expression, light, framing and the one test every image has to pass.
Clean packshots or styled scenes? How to choose between white background and lifestyle shots for product photos in Leeds, and when you need both.
Nervous about being photographed? Here is what a professional headshot session at our Leeds studio actually involves, hour by hour, and how to prepare.
What kit does a shoot actually need? A plain photo studio equipment guide from a Leeds studio hire team, covering lights, lenses and backgrounds.
Ten casting headshot mistakes we see most often at our Leeds actor headshots studio, plus the quick fix for each one before your next shoot.
A vague brief costs you shoot time. Here is how to brief a photographer for a Leeds studio session, from purpose and shot list to deadline and budget.
Which actor headshot backgrounds actually work? A Leeds studio on grey, off-white, charcoal and muted colour, and why the lighting matters far more.
How to photograph reflective products without chrome, glass and gloss fighting you. A Leeds studio on building reflections, contrast and clean white sets.
An ecommerce photography case study from our Leeds studio: what was holding a homeware brand's product pages back, and the image system that sorted it.
Planning a campaign shoot? A Leeds photographer on writing a usable brief, agreeing the non-negotiables, and building a shot list around the crops you need.
What belongs on a brand photography shot list? A Leeds photographer on the six image types, planning for crops, and leaving room for real moments.
Which angles actually sell a product? A Leeds product photographer on hero shots, camera height, side views, detail crops and building a set that converts.
Worried you'll look stiff? A Leeds headshot photographer on posture, chin, eyes, hands and the small adjustments that make a portrait look like you.
Planning a commercial shoot? A Leeds photographer on briefs, shot lists, timings and the decisions that make the day calm and the images genuinely usable.
Which photos make an editor run your story? A Leeds press photographer on choosing the image, briefing the shoot and sending files a newsroom can use.
85mm, 50mm or a 70-200mm zoom? A Leeds headshot photographer on focal length, shooting distance and the lens that suits the picture you actually need.
How to plan a product photoshoot: define end uses, build a shot list, agree visual direction, prepare stock and brief editing. Leeds studio guide.
A working actor on why fighting your casting type holds you back — and what changed once she stopped adding weight that wasn’t there.
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What actually matters when you’re starting out in photography — and why access to a studio changes how quickly you progress.
A Leeds screen actor on graduating, updating her headshots, and what changed once she had images that actually looked like her.
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What studio hire actually gives creatives and actors — kit, space for auditions and showreels, and room to collaborate without the overheads.
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How Dock Street Studio’s work with SEND schools uses photography to make the value of inclusive education visible.
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An actor’s view of the headshot process at Dock Street Studio, from consultation and wardrobe through to selecting and editing the final images.
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Why a daily photo habit does more for your eye, your confidence and your client work than the next piece of kit ever will.
Why most headshots miss, and what actually reads as credible in the second someone spends looking at your photo.
A free editorial photography brief template covering story, audience, people, location and visual direction, plus the details clients often miss.
What to confirm before booking a photography studio — space, kit, access, timings and support. A practical checklist from a working Leeds studio
Commercial photography for Leeds small businesses — products, team portraits and workplace images. Studio or on location, planned around where they'll be used.
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How to set up a video podcast that's actually worth watching — sound, lighting, cameras and sets. Plus podcast studio hire in central Leeds, wired for audio.
Studio or outdoor headshots — which suits your work? A Leeds photographer on lighting, weather, backgrounds and choosing the setting your images actually need.
Discover the art of packshot photography. This guide provides tips on lighting, composition, and techniques to showcase products beautifully.
Packshots answer "what am I buying?" Lifestyle images answer "why would I want this?" A Leeds product photographer on which your brand needs, and when
A Leeds content studio for brands, ecommerce and portraits. Hire the space, or work with a commercial photographer — practical advice on planning a shoot that delivers.
A working actor on what a face actually communicates in a headshot — why tension reads as distance, and why the best images are simply the ones that read as you
An actor's honest take on casting type — what it really means, how to find yours, and why your headshots should express it rather than fight it.
Professional LinkedIn headshots in Leeds from £95. Studio or on-location team photography for businesses — see your shots live as they're taken.
Tethered photography session at Dock Street Studio Leeds — images appearing live in Capture One on a laptop as the photographer shoots
What really makes great actor headshots? Lessons from a Leeds studio session on lighting, wardrobe and looking like yourself on camera
What is commercial photography? Learn how clear images help brands sell, communicate and build trust, from product shots to workplace and PR photography.
Professional product photography helps customers judge quality, size and detail before they buy. See how planning, lighting and editing shape better sales.
Hiring a commercial photographer in Leeds? Here's what the job really involves — briefs, lighting, product and people photography — from Mark Wheelwright at Dock Street Studio.
Editorial photography for brand campaigns helps customers see the people, products and purpose behind your business. Here is how we plan shoots that work.
Actor Nicole Sheyni on discovering her casting type — and why the headshots that felt most "her" were the calm, unforced ones, not the dramatic ones.
Need a press event photographer for businesses? Learn what to look for, what good coverage includes, and how the right images support PR.
See 10 commercial photography examples for brands, with practical advice on what works, why it matters, and how to plan shots that earn their keep.
Personal branding photography for creatives helps you look credible, current and recognisable across websites, socials, press and portfolio work.
Discover what you get with studio hire in Leeds, including professional lighting, backdrops, equipment, creative spaces, and expert support.
Full spec for hiring Dock Street Studio Leeds — 450 sq ft, 2.7m Colorama white vinyl backdrop, full Godox lighting, Capture One tethering, parking and load-in. Built for agencies and commercial shoots.
Looking for product photography in Leeds? Explore our complete buyer's guide covering costs, studio selection, photography styles, and expert tips.
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Meet Nicole, the shoot stylist and creative behind the scenes at Dock Street Studio Leeds — making headshots, product shoots and studio hire feel effortless.
What commercial photography actually covers — press, product, brand, editorial and PR — explained for Leeds marketing teams. Costs, usage rights and when to commission.
A 2026 prep guide for actor headshots in Leeds — wardrobe, grooming, skin and sleep, plus what to expect on the day. Trusted by actors from York, Manchester & Wakefield.
Good portraits do more than flatter. We explain what makes them work, how to prepare, and why the right setup changes the result.
How many headshots do actors need? We explain what most actors actually need, when to update them, and how to avoid paying for too many shots.
Commercial photography for small business helps you look credible, sell more clearly and give customers confidence before they ever get in touch.
Product photography for ecommerce sellers can lift clicks and sales. Here’s how to plan, shoot and edit images that help products sell well.
A clear guide to amazon product photography requirements uk, from white backgrounds and image size to lifestyle shots that help listings convert.
Learn how to prepare for actor headshots with practical advice on clothes, grooming, mindset and shoot day choices for natural, castable results.
What to wear for headshots affects how polished and confident you look. Practical outfit advice for actors, creatives and business clients.
