Jimmy Swindells Photography
Plymouth, Devon
(3)
Plymouth, Devon
(3)
As a commercial photographer I receive commissions for editorial content for print and online publications. This includes fashion photography, portraiture and producing imagery for features in lifestyle magazines.
I help to create visual identities for brands and businesses, which usually means me taking portraits of the people behind a company, alongside producing creative imagery of their products and services for use in print, online and across their social media platforms.
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3 customer reviews
Laura
I have worked with Jim on a number of shoots and events, from profile to product photography. He always puts clients and models at ease and has been a huge help in gaining editorial coverage with striking lifestyle photography. He is great to work too which always is a bonus! More...
Jason Simmonds
Jim is a great asset to our business, being responsive, adaptable to our briefs and always enthusiastic and creative. Herring Shoes Ltd.
Alex Hayes
Commercial Photography of products for our website .
Short Video on the business and what we offer .
I found Jimmy very helpful, professional .
He scripted and edited the video and showed a good understanding of what we were about and made good suggestions to help us get the message across.
Reasonably priced easy to work with.
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
Aside form the technical know how for me it's about the research. Researching your subject often helps, or it could be as simple as an informal chat beforehand if you're shooting someone to find out a little bit about them. What kind of image are they after, what is the intended purpose of that image? Try to discover what their expectations are, deliver, then try to exceed them. I always try to find a little common ground with my subject, build a little rapport, especially if they are not used to being photographed. That way they will be more relaxed and this will have a positive impact on the images.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
Is there a brief to work to, would you like me to suggest some ideas and guide the project or a mixture of the two?
What is the time frame to deliver your project?
Where would you like the shoot to take place, in studio, on location, your premises?
How many final images do you require?
Are the images for web, print or both?
Aside from the included colour grade would you like any of the images retouched further?
What is your budget?
What do you love most about your job?
Travelling has been a large part of my job over the years but what I really enjoy is meeting people from all sorts of professions. My work has given me access into the worlds of politics, science, mining, opera, ballet, fashion and film, where I have met some fascinating individuals and witnessed some incredible scenes. The people I have photographed are often at the top of their game, or specialists in some form, which always inspires me to challenge myself creatively.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The freedom to make my own path and to choose which clients I would like to work with.
Why should our clients choose you?
As well as my years of experience behind the lens I've been told that I'm very easy to work with, an affable person who is a good listener. No matter the size of each project I always strive to clearly interpret the clients needs, then deliver the best results possible. If a client is creatively unsure of the direction of their shoot I will pitch in with ideas to try and steer them towards a solution.
I'm available every step of the way, from the initial meeting to discuss the project brief right through to the final post production process.
I have access to small and large studio spaces at Ocean Studios in Plymouth where I am a resident, but am equally comfortable to travel to other studios across the UK if that better suits a client. I am no stranger to working on location or at a client's company HQ.
Video Production
Our sister Company Brown Car Films offers a full film and video production service, ranging from narrative drama to promos and company overview films. Head over to www.browncarfilms.co.uk
Studio Photography
Clients can choose from two spaces at Ocean Studios where I am based - one space best suited to portraits and products, the other a large fully kitted out studio best suited to fashion, group shots and larger projects.
Location Photography
I'm available to shoot on location interior/exterior travelling with portable lighting at the ready.
On Set Stills
I have experience of shooting publicity stills and behind the scenes for shorts, feature films and the theatre.
