Gibson Photographic
Doncaster
(14)
Doncaster
(14)
We Are a Commercial Photography Company Based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
Discover, create and inspire with an innovative, commercial photography company that tailors to your needs to help you boost your brand & bring your ideas to life.
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14 customer reviews
Abi White
I am incredibly grateful for your restoration work on my mother’s favourite photo, JG Media Production! Taken back with how well the photo looks and how quickly you did it! Only a couple of hours when I was expecting it to take someone weeks and that was if it could be rectified! Thankyou again ❤️ I highly recommend! Before and after photos attached. More...
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Abigail
Fantastic service
Great pricing
Quality work
Will use again
Kristen Soffe
James was highly professional, very high quality results. Very patient, talked me through the whole process if I was unsure as to what I should be doing, prices are one of the best I have found for the quality and service that I was provided. Could not be happier. Would absolutely recomed to my friends and family and will use the service again. More...
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Faisal Ali
Had my photo shoot today, on time very professional, this guy know his stuff help with all the poses with photos, easy to talk to , cheap and friendly, would highly recommend
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Keeley Marie
Amazing! Really friendly ..
Polite..
Thankyou xxxx
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Liam Craven
Excelent value for money, superb photographs. Very friendly, Very happy with the service i received.
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Levi Hodgetts-Hague
Would highly recommend JP to anyone looking for a professional photographer at a reasonable price!! Privilege to work with and will be doing in the future�
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Ryan George
Brilliant person to do my wedding photos yesterday. Thank you so much. You have done a amazing
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Robbin Bird
Excellent value and customer service I could not have asked for more
Really lovely guy could not have been more helpful went above and beyond
I would highly recommend and will be using james again
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Terri Davis
Amazing work love my photo book of my little boy
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Brooke-Ashleigh McFarlane
Absolutley amazing, cant thank him enough for the outstanding photo's done! 10/10 for the quality of the photo's. Would highly recomend.
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liam craven
Fantastic work I could not have been more happy with the friendly service I received from James would deffonetly recommend.
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andy jones
Absolutely amazing. James made myself and my partner feel very comfortable during our shoot. He put our minds at rest and our needs first, as we were unsure of whether we were actually going to go through with it, as our confidence in front of the camera isn't that great. He turned up on time and the final images produced were great. Would highly recommend and would use again. Keep up the good work, James! More...
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Robbin Bird
Excellent value and customer service I could not have asked for more Really lovely guy could not have been more helpful went above and beyond
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What’s the secret to taking a great photograph?
The number one question I get asked as an Open producer is “How do I take better photos?
Here's a quick rundown of my top tips:
1. Get in close
It was the famous photojournalist Robert Capa who once said: “If your photographs aren’t good enough, you’re not close enough.” He was talking about getting in amongst the action. If I feel like my images aren’t ‘popping’, I'll take a step or two closer to my subject, fill the frame with my subject and see how much better the photo will look without so much wasted space. The closer you are to the subject, the better you can see their facial expressions too.
2. Shoot every day
The best way to hone your skills is to practice, a lot. Shoot as much as you can. It doesn’t really matter what you shoot. Spend hours and hours behind your camera. As your technical skills improve over time, your ability to harness them to tell stories should too.
3. See the light
Before you raise your camera, see where the light is coming from, and use it to your advantage. Whether it is natural light coming from the sun, or an artificial source like a lamp; how can you use it to make your photos better? How is the light interacting with the scene and the subject? Is it highlighting an area or casting interesting shadows? These are all things you can utilize to make an ordinary photo extraordinary.
4. Framing
This is a technique to use when you want to draw attention to something in your photograph. By framing a scene or a subject, say with a window or an archway, you lead the viewer’s eye to the primary focal point.
5. Be present
This means making eye contact, engaging, and listening to your subject. With the eyes – lower that camera and be human. Bring the camera up for a decisive shot. But remember to lower it, like you’re coming up for air, to check in with your subject. Don’t treat them like a science experiment under a microscope. Being there with your subject shows them respect, levels the playing field in terms of power dynamics, and calms them down. You’ll get much more natural images this way.
What questions might you ask a client when starting a new project?
1. What is the emotion, feeling or vibe you want to portray? Is it fun, playful, mysterious, cute, serious, etc...?
This is probably the most important question I will ask. Sometimes clients have given me a visual of what they want and then the emotion behind it and they conflict. It is my job to take emotion and interpret it.
2. What is the main purpose for choosing me as a photographer? What do you like about my images?
I need to know why they chose me. Is it because of my lighting, the feel of the images, the models I use, my photoshop work, my concepts, colors, energy? I ask this so that I know what to focus on while creating an image for them. Maybe they just picked me because they like the bright orange color I've used. What if I create a dark image for them? It's all about getting into the mind of the client and making sure they are completely happy with the end result.
3. How much TOTAL time will the client have for makeup, hair and photoshoot?
It's always important to ask! Don't assume.
What do you love most about your job?
No two days are ever the same.
One day, I might be doing a full day in the studio shooting products on a plain background for E-Commerce, the next day I might be heading to the other end of the country to shoot a vehicle portfolio or a real estate portfolio, after that, I might be photographing a child's first birthday and eating cake. Sometimes this can be challenging, but I wouldn't change it for the world.
What inspired you to start your own business?
A passion for photography.
I have worked as a pro photographer for the majority of my working career.
I started out in portraiture, then moved on to commercial work and products. So I have a vast and diverse experience in all niches
Why should our clients choose you?
We believe that clients should choose Gibson Photographic because we're committed to providing an outstanding service, as well as being one of the leading companies in our field.
We undertake all kinds of commercial & portraiture photography, including Studio & on-location, food, Fashion, Lifestyle, eCommerce & more.
We only use professional & experienced photographers, who have undertaken our vetting process to ensure that you're going to receive the best service possible.
We have over 7 years of experience in the industry.
We also think that we're one of the most competitive in the industry when it comes to our pricing.
Product Photography
We offer a professional service, with a wealth of experience.
We operate on a day rate plus usage.
For your convenience, we post your final full-resolution images in a private online gallery where you can view and download them immediately. We also store your images on our server for future viewing and download at no additional charge.
Automotive
We offer a professional service, with a wealth of experience.
We operate on a day rate plus usage.
For your convenience, we post your final full-resolution images in a private online gallery where you can view and download them immediately. We also store your images on our server for future viewing and download at no additional charge.
