Camera How To Guides

Camera How To Guides

DIY Podcasters: 4K Crop and a Phone for Better Podcast Camera Angles
14 Mins

DIY Podcasters: 4K Crop and a Phone for Better Podcast Camera Angles

Better video podcast angles on a budget: an eye-level anchor shot, a phone as your second camera and 4K crops for close-ups. From a Leeds podcast studio.

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Studio Cancellation Policy Explained | Photo Studio Leeds
7 Mins

Studio Cancellation Policy Explained | Photo Studio Leeds

What a fair studio cancellation policy looks like, your 14-day cooling-off rights, and how we handle changed plans at our photo studio in Leeds.

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Podcast Lighting Setup: Budget to Pro | Podcast Studio Leeds
9 Mins

Podcast Lighting Setup: Budget to Pro | Podcast Studio Leeds

How to light a video podcast: one, two and three-point setups, the kit worth buying or hiring, and a 20-second test clip. From a Leeds podcast studio.

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Multi-platform streaming: a Leeds studio’s tested workflow
9 Mins

Multi-platform streaming: a Leeds studio’s tested workflow

Studio-tested multi-platform streaming for UK creators: cloud relay vs encoder, pre-flight checks, music licensing and when studio hire in Leeds pays off.

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Vertical vs Horizontal Video: How to Choose | Leeds Studio
9 Mins

Vertical vs Horizontal Video: How to Choose | Leeds Studio

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.

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Studio Lighting for Headshots: 3 Repeatable Setups | Leeds Studio
12 Mins

Studio Lighting for Headshots: 3 Repeatable Setups | Leeds Studio

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.

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Studio Hire Equipment Checklist for Photographers | Leeds
6 Mins

Studio Hire Equipment Checklist for Photographers | Leeds

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.

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12 Questions to Ask a Photographer for Headshots and Commercial Rights
6 Mins

12 Questions to Ask a Photographer for Headshots and Commercial Rights

Ready to use booking checklist: 12 questions to ask a photographer about fees, licenses, retouching, turnaround and studio logistics, with contract tips.

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Send Call Sheets 12 Hours Early: Free Photoshoot Template and 7 Step Workflow
5 Mins

Send Call Sheets 12 Hours Early: Free Photoshoot Template and 7 Step Workflow

Copy this free photoshoot call sheet template and follow a studio tested 7 step workflow. Send the final PDF 12 hours before the shoot for a smooth start.

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LinkedIn photo size cheat sheet: 800x800 profile, 1584x396 banner
4 Mins

LinkedIn photo size cheat sheet: 800x800 profile, 1584x396 banner

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.

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Studio Hire in Leeds: Prices Compared (2026)
6 Mins

Studio Hire in Leeds: Prices Compared (2026)

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.

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Choosing a Photography Studio in Leeds for Your Brief
5 Mins

Choosing a Photography Studio in Leeds for Your Brief

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.

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Hotel Meeting Room or Studio? | Studio Hire Leeds
5 Mins

Hotel Meeting Room or Studio? | Studio Hire Leeds

Booking a hotel meeting room for team headshots? What a photographer finds on arrival, when the venue genuinely wins, and when studio hire in Leeds is better.

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Clean White Background Without a Cyclorama | Leeds Studio
5 Mins

Clean White Background Without a Cyclorama | Leeds Studio

No cyclorama? You can still get a clean white background. A Leeds studio on vinyl backdrops, lighting, distance, and when a brief truly needs a cove.

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Should You Ask for the Raw Files? | Photographer Leeds
5 Mins

Should You Ask for the Raw Files? | Photographer Leeds

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.

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Location or Studio? | Commercial Photographer Leeds
5 Mins

Location or Studio? | Commercial Photographer Leeds

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.

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Studio Amenities for Videographers | Studio Hire Leeds
5 Mins

Studio Amenities for Videographers | Studio Hire Leeds

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.

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What's Included in a Studio Rental? | Studio Hire Leeds
5 Mins

What's Included in a Studio Rental? | Studio Hire Leeds

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.

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AI Image Trends | What to Photograph | Photographer Leeds
5 Mins

AI Image Trends | What to Photograph | Photographer Leeds

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.

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Tethered Shooting for Ecommerce | Product Photographer Leeds
5 Mins

Tethered Shooting for Ecommerce | Product Photographer Leeds

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.

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Flash vs Continuous Lighting | Leeds Studio Hire
4 Mins

Flash vs Continuous Lighting | Leeds Studio Hire

Flash or continuous light? The honest trade-offs for portraits, product and video, and how we pick between them at our Leeds studio.

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How to Photograph Clothing Flatlays | Leeds Studio
4 Mins

How to Photograph Clothing Flatlays | Leeds Studio

Creased fabric and shifting light ruin flatlays. How to photograph clothing flatlays that stay consistent, from a Leeds studio, step by step.

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Photo Studio Equipment Guide | Leeds Studio Hire
4 Mins

Photo Studio Equipment Guide | Leeds Studio Hire

What kit does a shoot actually need? A plain photo studio equipment guide from a Leeds studio hire team, covering lights, lenses and backgrounds.

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How to Photograph Reflective Products | Leeds Studio
4 Mins

How to Photograph Reflective Products | Leeds Studio

How to photograph reflective products without chrome, glass and gloss fighting you. A Leeds studio on building reflections, contrast and clean white sets.

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Best Lenses for Headshots | Headshot Photographer Leeds
4 Mins

Best Lenses for Headshots | Headshot Photographer Leeds

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.

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Product Photoshoot Planning Guide | Dock Street Studio
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Product Photoshoot Planning Guide | Dock Street Studio

How to plan a product photoshoot: define end uses, build a shot list, agree visual direction, prepare stock and brief editing. Leeds studio guide.

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Studio Hire Checklist UK: What to Confirm Before You Book
4 Mins

Studio Hire Checklist UK: What to Confirm Before You Book

What to confirm before booking a photography studio — space, kit, access, timings and support. A practical checklist from a working Leeds studio

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Why We Shoot Tethered at Dock Street Studio - And Why It Matters for Your Shoot
4 Mins

Why We Shoot Tethered at Dock Street Studio - And Why It Matters for Your Shoot

Tethered photography session at Dock Street Studio Leeds — images appearing live in Capture One on a laptop as the photographer shoots

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Why Content Creators in Leeds Are Making the Move to a Professional Studio
5 Mins

Why Content Creators in Leeds Are Making the Move to a Professional Studio

Professional photo and video studio hire in central Leeds for content creators. Dry hire or with a photographer — plan a full content day. Book your session.

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What Is Commercial Photography? A Practical Guide
3 Mins

What Is Commercial Photography? A Practical Guide

What is commercial photography? Learn how clear images help brands sell, communicate and build trust, from product shots to workplace and PR photography.

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What a Commercial Photographer Actually Provides — Dock Street Studio
4 Mins

What a Commercial Photographer Actually Provides — Dock Street Studio

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.

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Studio Hire for Photographers: What to Check First
5 Mins

Studio Hire for Photographers: What to Check First

Studio hire for photographers in Leeds: what to check before booking, from lighting and access to kit, space, timings and practical support when needed.

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Editorial Photography for Brand Campaigns
4 Mins

Editorial Photography for Brand Campaigns

Editorial photography for brand campaigns helps customers see the people, products and purpose behind your business. Here is how we plan shoots that work.

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Photography Studio Hire with Lighting: What Matters
5 Mns

Photography Studio Hire with Lighting: What Matters

Plan photography studio hire with lighting that suits your shoot. Practical advice on kit, space, power and support for confident, polished results for clients.

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Press Event Photographer for Businesses
4 Mins

Press Event Photographer for Businesses

Need a press event photographer for businesses? Learn what to look for, what good coverage includes, and how the right images support PR.

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10 Commercial Photography Examples for Brands
5 Mins

10 Commercial Photography Examples for Brands

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.

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Personal Branding Photography for Creatives
4 Mins

Personal Branding Photography for Creatives

Personal branding photography for creatives helps you look credible, current and recognisable across websites, socials, press and portfolio work.

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Behind the Lens at Dock Street: Meet Nicole
4min

Behind the Lens at Dock Street: Meet Nicole

Meet Nicole, the shoot stylist and creative behind the scenes at Dock Street Studio Leeds — making headshots, product shoots and studio hire feel effortless.

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What Does Commercial Photography Actually Cover? A Plain-English Guide for Leeds Marketing Teams
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What Does Commercial Photography Actually Cover? A Plain-English Guide for Leeds Marketing Teams

What commercial photography actually covers — press, product, brand, editorial and PR — explained for Leeds marketing teams. Costs, usage rights and when to commission.

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How Much Does Product Photography Cost?
4 Mins

How Much Does Product Photography Cost?

How much does product photography cost? We break down day rates, image fees, styling, retouching and what affects pricing for UK brands.

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What Good Portraits Actually Need
2 Mins

What Good Portraits Actually Need

Good portraits do more than flatter. We explain what makes them work, how to prepare, and why the right setup changes the result.

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How Many Headshots Do Actors Need?
3 Mins

How Many Headshots Do Actors Need?

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.

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Commercial Photography for Small Business
4 Mins

Commercial Photography for Small Business

Commercial photography for small business helps you look credible, sell more clearly and give customers confidence before they ever get in touch.

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Product Photography for Ecommerce Sellers
3 Mins

Product Photography for Ecommerce Sellers

Product photography for ecommerce sellers can lift clicks and sales. Here’s how to plan, shoot and edit images that help products sell well.

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Amazon Product Photography Requirements UK
4 Mins

Amazon Product Photography Requirements UK

A clear guide to amazon product photography requirements uk, from white backgrounds and image size to lifestyle shots that help listings convert.

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How to Prepare for Actor Headshots
3 Mins

How to Prepare for Actor Headshots

Learn how to prepare for actor headshots with practical advice on clothes, grooming, mindset and shoot day choices for natural, castable results.

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What to Wear for Headshots That Work
3 Mins

What to Wear for Headshots That Work

What to wear for headshots affects how polished and confident you look. Practical outfit advice for actors, creatives and business clients.

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How to Do Product Photography? A Complete Guide
3 Mins

How to Do Product Photography? A Complete Guide

Learn how to master product photography with this complete guide, covering lighting, camera settings, editing, and expert tips for high-converting images.

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How Much Does a Photoshoot Cost in the UK?
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How Much Does a Photoshoot Cost in the UK?

What is the cost of a photoshoot in the UK? Learn about average photography prices, what affects costs, and tips for choosing the right photographer.

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Tethered Shooting with Nikon Z8 in Capture One -  Dock Street Leeds
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Tethered Shooting with Nikon Z8 in Capture One - Dock Street Leeds

If you’ve ever shot headshots, product work, or commercial portraits in a Leeds studio, you’ll know tethering can make or break your workflow. As a photographer running Dock Street Studio in Leeds city centre, I rely on tethered Capture One sessions every week — and the Nikon Z8 has quickly become my go-to camera for both image quality and efficiency.

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