Architectural Photographer Matthew Jones
Capturing the Essence of Architectural Brilliance
Matthew Jones Architectural Photographer - transforming architectural marvels into breathtaking visual stories.
About Matthew Jones Architectural Photography
We specialise in capturing the essence and grandeur of architectural designs. Matthew has an eye for detail and a passion for architecture, he bring buildings to life through the lens, highlighting their beauty, functionality, and innovation.
Our Services
1. Residential Photography for Architects
- Showcase your design: Highlighting the features, ideas and creativity
- For marketing and promotion: Creating captivating and impactful images for websites, stands and competition entries .
2. Commercial Architectural Photography
- Office Spaces: Capture the modern aesthetics and functional aspects of office interiors.
- Retail Spaces: Showcase the ambiance and design of retail environments.
- Commercial: Creating quality images for property sales and rentals
We also shoot construction photography and will often create marketing and PR imagery of construction projects from inception to client hand over.
3. Industrial Architectural Photography
- Factories and Warehouses: Document the scale and operational design of industrial spaces.
- Civil Engineering: Highlight the engineering, design and functionality of large-scale projects.
Industrial photography often includes architectural elements and having a photography who can shoot both helps to keep things running smoothly when you need marketing and promotional imagery,
4. Aerial Photography
- Drone Photography: Provide stunning aerial views of architectural sites and industrial locations
- Panoramic Shots: Capture the full scope of large properties and complexes.
Why Choose Us?
Expertise: Matthew Jones has extensive experience in architectural photography, ensuring each shot is perfectly composed and lit.
High-Quality Equipment: We use state-of-the-art cameras and lenses to capture every detail with precision.
A Bespoke Approach: We understand that each project is unique, and we tailor our services to meet your specific needs.
Fast Turnaround: We deliver high-quality images promptly, ensuring you can move forward with your project without delay.
Industrial Photography Projects by Matthew Jones Photography
We specialise in industrial and manufacturing photography and believe hiring an Industrial Photographer shouldn't be a shot in the dark. We often get asked for examples of our work and this page is dedicated to showing examples of industrial photography shoots we have completed
These projects show the work of industrial photographer Matthew Jones from several recent industrial photography shoots. The photography style is natural and not overtly stylised helping potential clients to get a real sense of each business. As you can see we work all over the United Kingdom.
Helping industrial organisations to win more business
Get the attention of the viewer through eye catching imagery is the initial step step. Once engaged it's about gaining trust and understanding.
We photography people, services and processes but what we are really showing is your expertise, specialist equipment, professionalism and conscientiousness that solves a problem, provides a solution and makes your client more money.
There is useful information about preparing and hiring an industrial photographer on our commissioning an industrial photography page.
Recycling Facility Kent - Plasterboard
Asphalt Production - Sheffield
Electronics Manufacturing and Assembly - Chesterfield
Industrial Shoot Railway Senosors - Birmingham
Plant Machinery - Wood Recycling Facility
Industrial Construction Photography - Teeside
Industrial Product Photography - Derby - Birmingham
Chemical and Hazardous Waste Processing Plant Nottingham
Hiring a Specialist Industrial Photographer
Professionally shot Industrial Photography by a competent industrial photographer is likely to become one of the most most important marketing assets at your disposal. Having great imagery to hand will make your marketing activities more effective and save time hunting down a decent image You need to get it right so we've put together a these galleries from recent industrial photography photo shoots for you to look at.
Matthew Jones has years of experience of industrial commercial photography. He knows how to compose and light shots in industrial environments and draws on creative talent and well honed technical skills to produce stunning images to build library of images and a valuable visual asset.
We would like to with you on your next project so please get in touch.
Related closely with our industrial work is our Construction Photography.
Images of the Co Op distribution centre at junction 28. It's an amazingly slick operation and as you can see an impressive building. I guess the photographs tell the story. I use a specialist tilt shift lens for architectural work. It's a prime lens and allows me to correct converging lines and is just increasingly sharp. We also provide stunning drone photography and filming for the industrial and construction industry.
I'm a commercial photographer with many years experience, sports photography isn't something I do very often. I do shoot sports starts quite often like this Editorial / PR photoshoot with Alex Yee Strangely for someone who has played a lot of sport, when it comes to photography I'm more at home shooting Industrial Photography, on this shoot for the first time in a very long time I felt like a newbie.
There were a few things I didn't know, like sitting in between the sponsor boards and not in front of them when on pitch side. I won't try and sneak a picture of Paul Cook again after his side concede a goal... ... that's not true I probably will but I'll ask his permission before the game starts. I wasn't sure when I could move to a different location or what the best locations were.
There is the technical aspect to master too. I am a pretty decent event photographer, have pretty much the best camera equipment and lenses you can by and know how to use it. Sports photography required some new knowledge though. I'd read and viewed on line advice about the best camera settings which seemed pretty straight forward. I In the end I decided to go with my instinct based on what I wanted to achieve.
The Art of Sports Photography
I really like good image quality; faces exposed well, colours crisp and accurate, the subjects sharp and focused with good background separation. With this in mind I decided to shoot in RAW to allow better post production editing. If I had to deliver the images during the match I would probably shoot in JPEG. If I had a want an assistant with a laptop I might try shooting in RAW.
I aimed to focus on capturing the action, movement, and emotion that bring sports events to life. The framing of the image is important. Leading lines, such as the path of the ball or the movement of athletes, can guide the viewer's eye,
Above all Good sports photography often tells a story. It could be a dramatic game-winning moment, an underdog’s breakthrough performance
I shoot with a with a Canon R5, this is a great camera with the right lenses. It shoots 20fps up to 180 in one go. That's a lot of data so I really focused on timing and shot in sort bust modes. I tried auto ISO and manual, to be honest it was an overcast day and it didn't male much difference. I favoured a high ISO and fast shutter speed. The noise at high ISO with a quick tweak on post in pretty low.
I had 3 lenses, A wide angle zoom, a 70mm - 200mm f2.8 and a 800mm with a fixed f11 aperture. The 800mm wasn't much use, maybe it would me better at a cricket match. All the shots you see are shot with a 70mm - 200mm f2,8 lens. I had my wide angle zoom on another body. It was useful for shots of the stadium and contextual shots but not much else.
The auto focus on my Canon R5 was good but not outstanding and while it is a good sports photography camera I did find it frustrating at times. I had eye detection on, and for those who are interested I switched between case 2 and a custom setting prioritising the initial subject which seemed to work well. If I was being ultra critical it was slow at times to lock on and when it comes to a group of player close together there was an element of chance. I'm sure in a few years you will program faces into the camera and use facial recognition to focus on the player of your choice.
However things quickly fell into place pretty quickly and I'm very happy with the results though. This was a one off commission for Destination Chesterfield.
I would love to do more, if you are a professional sports club in need of a photographer get in touch! Maybe you want specific players shooting for your hospitality facilities or just for your club history.
Commercial Photography Price Guide
All commercial photography projects differ and this is a guide for you to get a good idea of our pricing for commercial photography and event photography shoots. We do our best to be transparent about costings. We don't like hidden costs or being referred to the small print. This is an indication of much you will need to budget for your project.
Clear Pricing
There is no VAT to add, we are not VAT registered. There are no travel fees or expenses for photography shoots within a 60 miles round trip. Our prices include an equal about of time for grading and processing as we spend on the shoot. This is normally enough time.
We deliver your photography project via a downloadable link and can also upload your photography to a gallery and provide web ready versions too.
Value for Money - Supporting Business Growth
We work hard to provide the best value for money we can. While we try and keep costs low, the tools of our trade are expensive, we have insurance and ongoing costs and for every we day spend on a shoot we have several days of processing, admin and day to day running of a Commercial photography and drone business.
Our main photographer Matt is often away on shoots but Cindy is always on hand to help with enquiries and advice. Cindy has been with the business for over 15 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Commercial Photography Pricing / Rates
These are our current rates and pricing
- 1hr - £245.
- 1/2 day - £545
- 1 day - £895
- Assistant
- 1/2 £125
- 1 Day £200
We archive your work for a minimum of 5 years. There is a small admin fee to retrieve your work after the first year.
For anyone who is responsible for organising and event our Event photography Portfolio is essential viewing.
There is a separate rate for event photography in London, our costs for photography in London are charged by the hour. All our event photography rates include a free gallery that can be shared.
You have unrestricted use of your photography, the only thing we require is that you don't sell them on or give them away. We can also work on a retainer bases, please get in touch if you think this a good option for you.
We provide a range of commercial photography services, with a specialism in Industrial Photography, underpinned by a supportive, first class service.
Headshot Photography and Architectural Photography are commercial photography services we provide across the UK, please take a quick look, we are here to make you look good and support your business growth.
Commercial Property Photography case study - Elder Way
Commercial property photography is one of our commercial photography services. This recent project located in the delightful market town of Chesterfield is the former Co-op department store and has undergone a 1 Billion pound refurbishment.
We work for architects, property developers, marketing agencies and interior designers. We cover development and regeneration projects national. For projects located in Birmingham in the West Midlands, Nottingham in the east Midlands and Sheffield in South Yorkshire we do not charge for travel.
We shoot interior and property photography projects for well known high street retailers such as Marks & Spenser, Holland and Barrett and McDonald's
We have the skills and knowledge to so select the best angles and lighting to attract clients. This includes showing the locations proximity to attractive features, demonstrating good footfall and potential for further development
The result is the creation of very strong imagery that showcases the property to potential clients in compelling manner. The photography we produce becomes and asset that works across social media, PR, Websites and printed material such as pull up banners.
The regenerated mock Tudor building dating from the 1930s, which was formerly a Co-op department store, has seven spacious high quality street level units ready for businesses to move into. The Co-op store closed in 2013 and is now about to enter a new phase at the heart of the town.
It is great to see photography in use and you can see some of the imagery captured in on the Elder Way web page. Professional photography is a great asset to your marketing activity. The visual aspect to a property marketing campaign needs to be right and this is where Matthew Jones Photography can help you. Please look at our commercial photography services to discover how we can help you.
Drone Photography for Property Developers
We also provide drone photography that compliments our property photography services. Drone photography brings the wow factor and provides a different perspective.
Construction Plant Equipment
We combine aerial footage and still photography of plant machinery in one package. This is an efficient and and effective way to demonstrate and showcase construction equipment and all types of plant equipment.
We provide the expertise and know how to boost your marketing efforts and reach your target audience.
Commercial Photography - Plant Machinery
At Matthew Jones Photography we have you covered. We specialise in Construction Photography and Drone Filming. On most commercial photography projects we include drone photography in our day rate at no additional cost. We have the skills, equipment and experience to ensure your plant machinery captured and documented expertly and effectively. We can help you prepare for the shoot and when on site adapt to the situations as and when required. We also shoot photography of groundworks projects.
We have full PPE, insurance and provide RAMS on request.
Aerial Filming and Photography
The construction environment benefits greatly from the perspective that drone footage provides. Showing plant machinery in use and in the environment it is designed for creates trust and confidence for customers and clients.
Aerial footage is extremely versatile and can be used in place of a still photograph on a website to provide a video background. On LinkedIn and social media platforms they grab viewer attention and provide great accompaniment to your posts and articles. When uploaded to youtube they become searchable on google giving you further marketing reach. High production standard footage of excavators and construction equipment will help you establish a strong brand and stand out from your competitors
Commercial Photography Costs
Matthew Jones Photography aims to provide quality photography, a first class service and value for money.
While all construction projects and groundworks are different we base our price on a day rate. There are no no travel expenses for jobs under a 60 mile round trip and our commercial photography costs include grading, editing and processing time. we are
We are centrally located and work throughout the UK. We are well placed to reach all parts of the country, Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and South Yorkshire are in easy reach.
Commercial Photography Deliverables
In one or two days of shooting we can provide a comprehensive media library that is a versatile resource for your marketing activities. Our clients value a library of photography, edited videos and video clips for you to use on your website, social media, printed material, including banners and PR activities.
We send high and low resolution photography to you via a download link. Our drone footage is 4K, we used a Mavic Pro 3 shooting in d-long for maxim quality.
We edit footage into a video and also send you this and the clips included in the video.
Our photography and video will help get you noticed, gain the trust of current and new clients and to differentiate you from your competition.
Groundworks Aerial Filming and Photography
When it comes groundworks and construction projects we provide an efficient and and effective solution for showcasing and promoting your services.
Stunning well shot photography and aerial filming is a great combination. There is no better way to capture and demonstrate the processes, machinery and professionalism involved in the groundworks phase of a construction project .
We combine aerial footage and still photography in one package.
Commercial Photography - Construction - Groundworking
At Matthew Jones Photography we have you covered. We specialise in Construction Photography and Drone Filming. On construction projects we include drone photography in our day rate at no additional cost. We have the skills, equipment and experience to ensure your groundworks project is captured and documented expertly. We can help you prepare for the shoot and when on site adapt to the situations as and when required.
We have full PPE, insurance and can provide RAMS on request.
Aerial Filming and Photography
Groundworks benefit from the perspective that drone footage captures. It is a great way to show the scale and activities involved in a construction project. Aerial footage is also extremely versatile and can be used instead of a photograph on a website to great effect. Clips of construction project on LinkedIn great attention and provide great accompaniment to your posts and articles. Construction sites comprise of many different professions and trades, from plant operators, to civil engineers to joiners and project managers. Photography is a great way to show the complexity and organisation of a complex and interconnected operation that is often taken for granted.
Construction Photography Costs
Matthew Jones Photography aims to provides quality photography, a first class service and value for money
While all construction projects and groundworks are different we base are price on a day rate. Our current construction photography costs include no travel expenses for jobs under a 60 mile round trip. We work across the United Kingdom and being based in the midlands are well placed to reach all parts of the country. Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield and South Yorkshire are in easy reach.
Useful Information
We provide a comprehensive marketing asset and help you build a library of Photography, Edited Videos and Video clips for you to use on your website, social media, printed material, including banners and PR activities.
We send high and low resolution photography to you via a download link. Our drone footage is 4K, we used a Mavic Pro 3 shooting in d-long for maxim quality. We will edit the footage into a video and also send you the clips.
Our photography will help get you noticed, gain the trust of current and new clients and to differentiate you from your competition,
Commercial Photographers - The 3 things to look for.
Searching for and commissioning commercial photographers should not be a shot in the dark.
The 3 things we think you should look for in a commercial photography business are;
- Image Quality
- Service and Support
- Value for Money
This post will help you to define and understand what this really means
Commercial Photography - Image Quality Definition
A well crafted and composed image with high production standards is a good starting point and a minimum requirement of any photographer you entrust to photograph your organisation.
We photograph people, events, processes and equipment however we area also photographing your, expertise, professionalism, competence, ( your brand ) as well as the solutions you provide to your clients. It's always good to ask yourself; what's in it for your client and what problem are you solving for them.
Good quality photography is a powerful and direct way to communicate this to your current and future clients
The process works by getting noticed, gaining recognition, winning trust so when clients are searching for the service or solutions you provide they go straight to you.
At Matthew Jones Photography we like to think we have you covered. We are a commercial photography business that has been delivering high quality photography to clients for over ten years. From the first phone call through to the delivery of your photography we endeavor to be as helpful as possible and ensure you get the best service we can provide.
Service, Support and Value
Service and professionalism can often only be judged once you hire someone. We believe value comes from the service and support we provide to our clients. We like what we do and we do it well. This means we support clients and help the get the most out of a shoot. It also means together we get the photography you need, this is our priority.
We hope to establish long term relationships and provide value to our clients.
Commercial Photographers Core Competencies
Good commercial photographers tend to specialise in key ares, such as PR and Press, product photography and fashion photography. We provide a range of commercial photography services and specialise in the areas of Construction Photography, Industrial Photography, Headshot photography and Event Photography. One of the things that differentiates us from other commercial photographers is that we include drone and aerial photography in our half day and full day rates.
Matthew Jones Photography is a team effort, Cindy provides the admin support and Sarah an award winning portrait photographer shoots portraits and also assists Matthew on the larger shoots. Together provide a profession and friendly service.
Construction and Industrial Photography
We have a comprehensive skill set when it comes to industrial, manufacturing and construction industries.
As you would expect Matthew will arrive on full PPE and provide a RAMS, insurance details, drone operational authorisations details when required. Matthew is an experienced commercial photographer and will discuss the shoot and help you plan the day to make sure you get the shots you need and we make good use of the time.
Good commercial photographers know what shots work well and will help organise people, machinery and the environment on the day of the shoot. Having a plan, even a basic one will help you get great looking photography that showcases your employees skills, expertise and brand values to to current and future clients. Good commercial photography will not only help clients to become familiar with your business but also help engender trust so when it comes to making a decision for a supplier you are well placed.
Event Photography
Matthew is a master event photographer. Professional photography requires more than pure talent, it's about capturing images they convey the right messages and the moments that encapsulate the event. Events require time and energy to plan and on the day are over in the blink of an eye which makes capturing them a key priority.
We cover all types of events from corporate party event like the one above to conferences and awards ceremonies.
Event photography provides a useful and versatile resource. When we shoot an event we shoot different styles of images, including PR and press images, photography for marketing and internal promotion, and photography you can share with your clients and sponsors.
We include a free gallery that makes sharing your photography simple. We grade every photograph and provide you with high and low resolution versions via a download link. We charge by the event except for professional event photography in London where we charge by the hour.
Headshot Photography and Portraiture.
All commercial photographers should know how to light a headshot, although a surprising amount don't.
We have a portable studio that can be set up on site, and use a soft complimentary lighting set ip that is professional and flattering. Within the price we will grade and retouch each headshot ensuring everyone looks their best, ( sometimes better). We offer a range of backgrounds and as well as studio portraits we can shoot portraits in your business / office environment.
A good quality headshot has always been important. Many of us are working remotely and as clients and colleagues communicate more frequently online it is increasingly important to get this right. We have you covered.
Other Commercial Photography Services
There are other commercial photography services that we provide.
Although quite niche our skill set and experience covers destination photography, which requires photographic competence, versatility and a good eye for a picture. Virtual tour photography that requires sound technical knowledge to produce high production standard tours and industrial product photography. Industrial product photography is a little different to other forms of product photography. Products and machines are often shot on site and require technical competence to get a clean looking photograph in a photographically difficult environment. it also requires a creative eye to make the products look good and appear at their best.
Originally based in Derby the business has grown to cover all of the UK with many clients located in Sheffield South Yorkshire, and Birmingham and the West Midlands
Matthew Jones is a commercial photographer providing commercial photography throughout the United Kingdom. This shoot located in the City of Leeds, was commissioned by Phoenix Brickwork one of the country's leading brickwork contractors.
We specialise in a number of areas including construction photography and Architectural Photography. This is a case study and example of the type of commercial photography we undertake.
Mustard Wharf Development Leeds.
Mustard Wharf is a high quality modern residential development comprising of 3 separate apartment blocks. Mustard Wharf is located in South Bank: a neighbourhood basking in one of the largest and most ambitious regeneration projects in Europe. It’s a distinctive destination for living, creativity and pleasure. It's a few minutes from Leeds train station and adjacent to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
These are photographs are from from chilly but beautiful spring day shoot of a recently constructed residential development at the Granary Wharf, in the city of Leeds. The site is located adjacent to the Liverpool and Leeds Canal and the Leeds Railway Station.
A closer up shot providing detail of the brickwork design
The Spice Mill building Leeds
I waited a couple of weeks to shoot on a day with guaranteed sunshine. The strong shadows helping to focus the attention on the building and also highlighting the patterned brickwork.
Using the sun and strong shadows to bring attention to the right building
A more creative shot of the Spice Mill apartment block
Commercial Drone Photography and filming
This was my second site visit, the first being on a quiet morning to get drone photography and footage.
Matthew Jones Photography provides commercial photography throughout the United Kingdom. Matthew was recently on a shoot just north of Newcastle in the county of Northumberland.
Winter Location Shoot
Location photography in the middle of winter can be a bit hit and miss due the the weather. On this occasion it was a lovely sunny day, however in January in the North East the sun is very low in the sky. This poses all sorts of challenges and will dictate to some extent the look and feel of the shoot. Location lighting and getting the sun in the right place are just two of the techniques a commercial photographer can use to get the right look and feel.
Why Use a Commercial Photographer?
The reason you will benefit from hiring a commercial photographer is that they will mitigate the negative issues and exploit the opportunities of the conditions. This is one of the reasons you pay the money; to make sure you get a good return on your investment. Commercial photography shoots often pull in an engineering crew, plant machinery and other resources. If you are searching for day rates here are our current Commercial Photography day rates.
Matthew Jones | Industrial photography Experience
We have a great track record and experience of providing Commercial Photography. When you are commissioning or hiring anyone as well as value for money you want to know they can do the job well. This is why we have a number of galleries and pages to show you what we do so you can make your own mind up. Here are some examples of Industrial photography shoots we have undertaken and here is more on our Commercial Photography.
We are always available for a chat and to provide advice. We are a friendly team who love what we do and value our clients. We've had a lot of help along the way and welcome the chance to help others with their endeavours. We are located in Derbyshire and well placed to get to all parts of the United Kingdom. We have offices in Derby and Chesterfield.
