Cracked Light Photography
Newtownards, Ards District, County Down
(20)
Newtownards, Ards District, County Down
(20)
Cracked Light Photography offers a range of photographic services and products from family portraits, including maternity and newborn (bump to baby), through professional headshots, to commercial product promotion and advertising images.
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20 customer reviews
Paul Reynolds Fitness
Dominic was fantastic. I was wanting professional photos for my website. Professional set up and took his time. Enjoyed this experience
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Creagh Concrete
We have worked with Cracked Light Photography on several projects to date. Dominic produces great quality pictures and we are always happy with the service. Top class.
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PaulR-1204
I found Dominics details via the internet. I emailed Dominic as I required professional photos for my website. Dominic responded quickly to my enquiry. Dominic was able to fit me in at at time that accommodated me.The photoshot was fantastic. I enjoyed it and felt very relaxed especially as this was my first time. I have just seen the photos from the shoot and they are fantastic. Turn around time for the photos was very fast I highly recommend Paul More...
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LouiseC-333
Dom recently completed a photo shoot for my new website louiseknitshats.com. I was delighted with the results. As a start up business I found his prices affordable and his friendly manner very encouraging. I would like recommend him to anyone who is looking for a professional photographer More...
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Steph JB
Love love love all the halloween pics of the boys all dressed to kill on their superhero outfits �
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Rebecca Sherlock
Absolutely brilliant photographer, so patient and understanding and took some lovely shots, I highly recommend him!
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Joanne Dorrian
Had my newborn pics done with Dominic and absolutely love them!!! They were exactly what I wanted, natural and spontaneous. Dominic really knows how to capture those precious moments that you want to remember forever ❤️ More...
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Ramune Kuskyte
Fantastic experience I would like to Thank Dom for lovely images!!! True professional ��Definitely recommend anyone!
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Patricia Johnston
I had some photos taken for my birthday and I am so glad I chose Crackedlight Photography. Dom is a true professional who really knows his stuff. He took a lot of time ensuring that the lighting and poses were absolutely correct and I am delighted with the end result. I highly recommend Dominic Hannon (Crackedlight Photography) More...
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Laura Imrie
I worked with Dom to get new customer testimonial shots for the company I work for. He made sure to make the customer feel comfortable and calmed her nerves. Provided us with a fantastic range of photos to choose from and worked to our brief perfectly. Would definitely recommend working with Dom! More...
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Led Ge
Great photographer! I got a few new product lines and cracked light got me some great images for my website.
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Natalie Forster
I won a photoshoot competiton with a company recently to feature on their website and social media, with also getting to keep some extra photos for myself, and am so glad they chose Cracked Light Photography as the photographer. Dom is a real gent, very professional and made me feel comfortable as I was nervous to begin with. He takes the time to make sure each shot is just right with the correct lighting and position. He made the whole experience very enjoyable and the final photos look great. A very talented guy who I would highly recommend. More...
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Natalie-Forster
I won a photoshoot competition with a company recently to feature on their website and social media, with also getting to keep some extra photos for myself, and am so glad they chose Cracked Light Photography as the photographer. Dom is a real gent, very professional and made me feel comfortable as I was nervous to begin with. He takes the time to make sure each shot is just right with the correct lighting and position. He made the whole experience very enjoyable and the final photos look great. A very talented guy who I would highly recommend. More...
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Diet-Chef
We worked with Dom at Cracked Light Photography to get new customer testimonial shots for Diet Chef. He made sure to make our customer feel comfortable and calmed her nerves. He provided us with a fantastic range of photos to choose from and worked to our brief perfectly. Would definitely recommend working with Dom! More...
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YellowShoe88-3
I had photos taken for my birthday recently and I am so glad I chose Dom and Crackedlight Photography. He is a true professional. ...ensuring that the lighting, poses etc were just right. I highly recommend Dominic Hannon and Crackedlight Photography. Patricia Johnston More...
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GGamble
Cracked Light provided a professional service for an affordable price. I was very happy with the pictures that were taken. I would recommend Cracked Light Photography. Mr Hannon was very professional and friendly, he made me relax and I got the results that I wanted. Cracked Light Photography is based in Newtownards, Ballyblack. Everyone was impressed by the pictures and the quality of both colour and black and white pictures. Everything good no complaints. More...
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Crannbeagcompany
Got product pictures taken here for a few new lines. Good service, easy to get the photos reviewed, chosen and sorted afterwards. Great communication. Recommended photographer. More...
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JoanneD-96
We chose Cracked Light to capture precious newborn moments when our second son was born. I knew I wanted natural 'in the moment' photography and Dominic delivered on this producing the best relaxed and natural photography I could have wished for! We took the opportunity to get family photography while we were at our newborn session and were delighted with how the photographs looked. Our 2 boys look adorable together and nothing was too much trouble for Dominic- even all the waiting time for nappy changes and feeding!! Would highly recommend booking Cracked Light for newborn and family photography knowing Dominic makes every session specific to what each family wants at a totally affordable price! More...
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GeorgeS-190
Used the services of this company for product photography for Amazon. The range and quality of the images produced was stunning. Done in a timely manner and at a fair price. Will use again. More...
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HelenH-241
Wonderful patient photographer who goes out of his way to give great customer service. Would definitely recommend
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
"You cannot successfully photograph that which you do not understand." I am not sure who originally said it, but it is quite true. Understanding your subject is essential for a great photograph. With sport it enables the photographer to anticipate the action and be ready, for a great portrait it enables the sitter's personality to shine through in the final image. What makes the sitter laugh, become thoughtful, or get a glint in their eye. For newborn babies it is understanding when they will be most compliant to allow you to pose them. For all images understanding light is essential, in fact it is where the name "Cracked Light" originates - by "cracking" the secret of good lighting I aim to create great images.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
The first question, if not obvious from the enquiry, is why the person wants the images. What is their purpose? This has a few implications from generating ideas on how the images might look, where they should be taken, to copyright release.
The next question is budget. I will always try to find a way to deliver what the customer needs against whatever budget they may be working to.
I then ask more specific questions in relation to the subject matter and images themselves: how many images do you need, background requirements, angles, use of props, etc.
This is quickly followed by timeframe - when does the client want the images taken, and when do they need the images to be ready for use.
For example, for bump to baby the due date is important in scheduling the shoots. The "bump" session needs to be 2 to 4 weeks prior to the due date, and the newborn session up to 14 days after.
All of the questions above help generate an accurate price.
Once I have a feel for the type and style of images required, I like to have just a general chat and get to know a little about the client. Regardless of what the images are of I try to add a little of the client's personality to them so that they feel a connection with the process and the end result.
What do you love most about your job?
I love the reactions of clients when they first see their images, especially newborn pictures.
I love being creative.
I love that every session is different (even with repeat clients).
I love working with images, drawing out the best in each one.
I love the sound of a shutter.
I love the thought that each image is a frozen moment in time, a memory captured.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My first passion was art (it still is), but when my daughter was born I thought that photography would be quicker - it isn't, but it didn't matter, I was hooked. When my daughter was just a few weeks old we booked a session with a photographer and were really disappointed with the results. I completed a course at the South Eastern regional College, practiced (a lot) and slowly built up my equipment so that I could offer a better service than I had experienced before. I am still only part time (it is hard to give up the security of a full time job when you have a family and a mortgage) but I love the challenges working for yourself brings. Maybe one day I will take the plunge and take my photography full time, but for now I am happy to generate enough income to cover costs and to give people images that make them happy.
Why should our clients choose you?
First of all, I care. I care that my client is truly happy with the product and service that I provide. I am my own worst critic, and constantly strive for perfection.
I am patient, which is really really handy when working with infants and children.
I am creative, I put a lot of thought into the photgraphy session so that at the end my client doesn't feel like they have visited a photo booth in a shopping centre.
As I am part time, and just starting out, building my portfolio, my prices are very reasonable, but that is no reflection on the quality of my work. I aim to give professional results and guarantee my work. If my clients are not fully satisfied with the images produced they do not have to purchase any, and will not owe me anything for the actual session itself.
Professional Headshots
With the ever increasing reliance on digital platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, the first time many people "meet" is on-line, which means it is very likely that your first impression is a picture on a screen. Whether you are a model, actor, business professional, or you are just looking to meet somebody new, the importance of a high quality headshot or portrait is more important than ever.
A one hour session is Cracked Light Photography's fully equipped studio will provide 4 full sized images, along with reduced sized copies for social media, for just £75. Additional images cost £15 each with full rights for printing and for commercial use. Package deals are available upon request.
Product Imagery
"Image is everything!" - Haruki Murakami, or if you remember the old Canon ads, Andre Agassi.
Approximately 88% of us base our decision to purchase on whether or not there is a visual representation of the product we wish to buy. The better the image, the more likely we are to decide to get the product, and the more we are likely to pay (eBay is a prime example).
Cracked Light's product photography rates are very competitive, and there are no minimum order quantities! Prices start at just £25 for a standard product shoot against a white infinity background, and yields four processed digital images with rights for commercial use. Additional images cost just £6 each. Location shoots and staged shoots are priced individually depending on requirements.
Bulk discounts, and long term preferential rates are also available.
