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Paul Astley Photography

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I'm a commercial lifestyle, fashion and portrait photographer/videographer based in the South East of the UK.

I work with various clients and briefs, from small start-ups to international brands, so whatever project you have in mind, I’m sure I can help you out.

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11 hires on Bark
30 min response time

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15 February 2024

I honestly can't recommend Paul highly enough! From the very first interaction, he exceeded my expectations and delivered an experience that was both professional and incredibly enjoyable.

Going Above and Beyond: What initially drew me to Paul was his portfolio, but what truly won me over was his proactive approach . His level of dedication completely blew me away!

Creative Collaboration: Instead of simply following my brief, Paul added his own creative suggestions, pushing me outside my comfort zone and resulting in some truly amazing shots I never would have thought of myself. It felt like a true collaboration, and his passion for his craft was truly inspiring.

Comfort and Fun: the shoot was at my house and Paul instantly put me at ease. He created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, making the entire shoot a fun and enjoyable experience. This translated beautifully into the final photos, which capture genuine smiles and natural expressions.

Stunning Results: And most importantly, the final photos are absolutely incredible! Each one is thoughtfully composed, beautifully lit, and captures the essence of the moment perfectly. Paul clearly has a keen eye for detail and a talent for storytelling through his lens.

Thank you, Paul, for exceeding my expectations in every way! You are truly a gifted photographer, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking for an exceptional experience and stunning results.
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29 January 2024

Paul was recommended to me through a mutual connection. After our initial chat I could see what his process was and the skill set he had to provide. He was accommodating with dates and locations, always looking for the best shots and suggesting ideas on the way round. Very pleased with the work provided and the attention to detail on the final photos. Would highly recommend More...

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29 January 2024

General Photography

Paul was very professional, helpful and friendly. He really made an effort to make sure we were all at ease and comfortable. We would definitely recommend. The photos also came out perfect. More...

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1 December 2023

Commercial, Movie, or Music Videography

Paul organised, filmed and edited my classical guitar showreel video. The end product is amazing - I couldn't be happier with it.

Paul has exceptional skills in both videography and audio mixing with great attention to detail, which is a must-have for musicians. The process itself was very smooth, with regular, clear communication.

For anyone seeking a videographer, especially for projects involving music, I 100% recommend Paul. His skill set and friendly, professional approach make him an ideal choice for creating compelling videos.
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31 October 2023

Paul was brilliant to work with. He really got what we were trying to achieve, listened carefully and helped us with the final edits and the formats.

He was also very easy company and took the time to get all the shots we needed. The results have moved our business to a different level.

Looking forward to another shoot next year.
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21 October 2023

Paul did such an amazing job with our wedding photos, from planning to delivery. On the day, he somehow managed to be everywhere at once, without either of us really realising he was around, and captured some amazing moments. After the day, his communication was excellent, keeping us fully up to date with progress. The resulting photos are absolutely stunning and look like something straight out of a magazine! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Paul to anyone who's looking for a top-tier photographer! More...

11 October 2023

Amazing!!! Paul did such a great job with a photoshoot for my website. I feel so lucky that I found him! He is so easy to get along with, he makes it all simple and fun, he is professional, very creative and inspiring! It was my first experience with photo shooting, he thoroughly planned everything before hand and directed me how to prepare etc. Great day, great experience, thank you Paul. I will be definitely using the services again. Next one will be a video :) More...

22 September 2023

Paul was just amazing to work with! Excellent communication leading up to the shoot ensured we got exactly what we needed, and the photos are perfect! We needed a challenging shoot at sea and Paul made it look easy- amazing quality images that captured exactly what we were looking for. Can’t recommend enough. More...

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18 September 2023

Event Videography

We can’t recommend Paul enough. Just received our video from our wedding and WOW! It’s so much better than we even imagined it would be.
Paul is so lovely and always coming up with great ideas. Didn’t even notice he was there at times, but captured everything perfectly.
He always kept us in the loop leading up to the wedding and then same after with when the video would be with us etc.
Haven’t stopped watching the video since we received it. Love love love it.
Thanks so much Paul for your amazing work!
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29 August 2023

Paul is very easy to work with due to his laid back and flexible nature, really putting you at ease in front of the lense! Having worked with Paul numerous times in very demanding conditions on a working fishing boat where safety is key paul is always conscientious of the space we use and works around us almost invisibly yet (by some kind of magic) always delivers great shots. Always my first choice for our shoots! More...

22 August 2023

Paul is an excellent photographer - his previous work shows an eye for details we would miss and we connected instantly - actually pursuing further contact in the relationship running up to the wedding day.

Assisted by Sophia they photographed our wedding with amazing skill and patience. They covered 3 sites on the day which in itself is a logistical nightmare but with added local gas works and the wedding venue being remote it became quite a task.

The pictures produced are of an excellent quality - light and colours pop and we are overjoyed with the end result. The team made us feel at ease, with fun and laughter part of the process rather than some events that can feel forced or scripted....

I would recommend Paul Astley to any and all - he is a gem! 10/10
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22 August 2023

Event & Party Photography

Paul has done our wedding last week and it was amazing having him as our photographer. Him and Sofia has done great job and nothing has been to much for them. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone and his photos are absolutely incredible More...

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15 August 2023

Event Videography

Paul was amazing throughout the process, he made sure he understood what we wanted and took a lot of his time to be fully prepared so that the day went really smoothly. He ended up being a big part of our day and we couldn't ask for a better end result, and a nicer person to have met. We definitely recommend him for any occasion (not just weddings) and we will be having him again as videographer at our next event! More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thank you both so much! It was such a blast filming and being part of your day, cannot wait for the next event :)

20 April 2023

The last 18 months I have been working with Paul we have seen a huge increase in growth due to professional marketing materials with video and picture content for social media and digital products.

Paul is an absolute professional to work with and will always go over and above to ensure his content is exactly what we are looking for.

I would strongly recommend Paul to anyone who need to upgrade their marketing content to the next level.
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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thank you Matt, I appreciate the feedback. It's been a great journey together so far and it's exciting to see where we'll take the visuals next.

14 April 2023

Rarely does one find a photographer who is both technically competent and artistically gifted, and even rarer is one who can both take photos and shoot a short video perfectly. That's exactly what we experienced when we hired Paul for our recent family photo shoot. Paul produced stunning photographs. The images were not only visually stunning, but also conveyed the love and warmth that exists within our family (he was patient with the kids). As for the short video, it was absolutely beautiful. Paul comes highly recommended from us. He is also a friendly and patient lad. More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Very kind words Tosin, it was such a good day shooting for you and your family, so thanks for having me. Looking forward to the next shoot.

14 April 2023

Excellent photography.
Patient with kids.
Excellent attention to details, relaxed, very friendly and professional while allowing us and the kids have fun during the photo sessions.
I would highly recommend and work with him again.
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30 March 2023

My daughter needed some head and full length shots for her model agent. We’re so pleased with them. Paul was very friendly, helpful and professional and my daughter felt very comfortable and confident during the shoot.

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks Donna, it was great working with you both, and all the best with the agency moving forward. Keep me posted :)

10 March 2023

Working with Paul is an absolute pleasure, from concept meetings, to being on location through to asset delivery - every aspect is executed to an incredibly high standard.
Paul makes everyone feel at ease on location (whether that be on the land or on the water!) and this shines through in his incredible work.
Thanks to Paul, we have been able to improve brand presence in the UK - I would highly recommend Paul to any brand.
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10 March 2023

Paul is an absolute wizard. He understands your vision, and enhances it beyond your expectations. His creative thought and professional execution is by far the best I’ve come across. I’d highly recommend you get in touch if you’re looking for any marketing, branding or social media creation. 5* More...

8 March 2023

We have work with Paul on a number of our video projects. Paul is versatile, flexible and committed. He's always open to constructive criticism and will go the extra mile to get you what you want. He happy to reshoot things to ensure the best possible outcomes.He creative and artistic approach vision bring a great deal of value to any project and He's a pleasure to work with, easy going but professional. Paul is an excellent photographer and will get some great unorthodox shots, you wouldnt and couldn't get yourself. He is competively priced. We will continue to use his services and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him for any project. More...

4 March 2023

I have worked with Paul Astley on several occasions on various projects. As somebody who isn’t the most comfortable in front of the camera, I found Paul’s professionalism and laid back, yet creative style of direction so helpful. We were able to achieve the high end, professional finish that I was hoping for. This has elevated my social media presence and helped to build my brand and expand my mobile barber business.
His impressive portfolio speaks for itself so I’m here to vouch for the fact that Paul is one of the nicest, coolest guys you could hope to work with.
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3 March 2023

Paul created a fantastic fashion photo shoot of my digitally printed silk scarves using movement and coloured gels and had a very creative professional approach to running the shoot The final images are wonderful I would definitely recommend Paul Astley as a Photographer

3 March 2023

Paul and the Team did an amazing job editing our Motorsport videos and capturing some truly outstanding motorsport moments that will stay with us forever! Can't recommend them enough ❤️

3 March 2023

Paul is a photographer with incredible talent, pure passion and a driven mindset. Having worked with Paul for ten+ years, he has become an integral part of our extended marketing team and is able to bring our brands to life in a very powerful way. I have worked with Paul on multiple creative projects and his approach is very unique, he always goes above and beyond in terms of delivery, makes talent feel at ease and thinks outside the box with every element. Having partnered with Paul as our exclusive photographer for many years, our brands now have a consistent look and feel, allowing our brands to have an impressive portfolio of content that drives both revenue and story telling. I would highly recommend Paul for any creative projects, he goes far beyond your typical photographer in every sense of the word. More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thank you Eleanor, great feedback! It's been a blast shooting with Muck Boot over the years, love being part of the journey. Here's to the next campaign!

24 February 2023

On a shoot I feel like I me and Paul are on the same level. I say ideas and Paul bounces back with suggestions and advice

There’s no such thing as a silly idea/question, Paul is on hand to put my ideas into reality. He also quick to suggest and even better way to excite my vision

The photos, editing and delivery are impeccable. After just a few messages back and forth about my brand and colour scheme on how I want the images to come out. Paul’s goes away and works his magic to present a professional look that is on brand every single time
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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Appreciate the feedback Ryan and thank you! Always great shooting promo content for you and looking forward to our future projects we have lined up.

23 February 2023

Paul created an amazing promotional and recruitment video for our school. He was incredibly patient and professional and captured the essence of our school setting beautifully. He was flexible and kept me well informed at each step which was much appreciated. He put people at ease and was considerate of the needs of the children which was very important to us. I will definitely be engaging in his services again in the future. More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thank you so much, this project has meant so much to create. A fantastic experience whilst working at the school, getting to see the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into doing what you do there, hats off to you all!

22 February 2023

Paul is quality! He’s highly professional, effective and consistent in service whilst being able to make everyone involved feel super relaxed throughout every shoot. He’s always able to translate our ideas effortlessly onto the screen with his immense skill for creativity. Could not recommend working with Paul anymore than I already do to everyone ✌🏼 More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thank you Sarah, really appreciate the feedback. Love shooting at SIP and it's been great to see the journey grow and evolve, plus I get free coffee whilst shooting so that's always a plus ;) .

22 February 2023

Paul was incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to ensure he helped capture the best shots for the project. He was with us on location all day. The pictures and promo video came out perfectly and has helped us massively in updating all of our photographic assets. More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks for the feedback Luke, it was great fun to work on the Leading Edge project, and also eye-opening to see the facilities!

22 February 2023

I have worked with Paul a few times now for my business and I always have the best experience. He is friendly, professional and makes you feel at ease

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks Carol, always a pleasure :)

22 February 2023

We used Paul’s photography and videography services for our first business exhibition.
Paul was first class; he travelled to London to help us in this, was encouraging when filming for the first time and I felt immediately very comfortable in his presence. His professionalism and expertise instilled trust in how and where to film to get the most out of what we needed.
It was a matter of days in receiving the final photos and film with even an outtakes reel!
I wouldn’t hesitate in using Paul again.
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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks Nat, was great fun filming at the expo and glad you enjoyed the outtakes reel too ;)

22 February 2023

There’s only one man to go to when you’re in need of high quality content. I’ve worked with Paul on a number of campaigns now and the consistency prevails. Early mornings, late nights, even same day edits (I happen to be last minute on deadlines) … all to the highest of quality and in line with my brief. Both for still images, or video work I couldn’t recommend Paul enough. More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks Phodi, really appreciate the feedback! Looking forward to the next few projects lined up... Let's get it!

22 February 2023

I really enjoyed working with Paul from the planning to the actual shoot. Paul asked so many questions before the shoot and had lots of contact beforehand to make sure we were happy and to share ideas using different visual boards. On the actual shoot day Paul was calming and made shooting feel easy, no pressure at all creating some beautiful images. I would highly recommend Paul. More...

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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks Georgia, always great to hear feedback! Loved working with you both on this project.

22 February 2023

Both myself and boyfriend have worked with Paul multiple times over the past nearly three years. What we like the most is nothing is too much trouble, getting a banging shot of our crazy spaniel coming out of a stream without her being a blur, nailed it. 5am shoots or 6 hours constant shooting, he's always enthusiastic which is contagious.
Stills, video, portraits or drone footage up a mountain, he's your guy!
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Reply from Paul Astley Photography

Thanks Zoe, always a blast coming to the farm to shoot and always something new going on. Looking forward to the next venture!

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Studio or location?
What's the images/videos purpose?
What quantity of images/length of video do you have in mind?
What's your budget?
Any date you have in mind?
Deadline dates I need to be aware of?

The variety of clients and briefs always gives me a challenge and keeps my work fresh.

I'm professional, adaptable, and easy to work with. All feedback received from clients is about how comfortable they feel on a shoot with me. You will always receive a professional and friendly service when working with me.

I can provide post-production services, product shoots from my own studio, and planning remotely.

Services

I shoot for a wide variety of clients and briefs both on location and in the studio.

- Fashion
- Portraiture
- Outdoors/Adventure
- Flat-lay
- Sport/Gym
- Advertising

I shoot for a wide variety of clients and briefs both on location and in the studio.

- Interviews
- Documentary
- Fashion
- Interior Design
- BTS (behind the scenes)
- Outdoors/Adventure
- Events
- Sport/Gym
- Advertising