I'm a commercial photographer with many years experience, sports photography isn't something I do very often. 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 them. 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. 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 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. 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.
We specialise in Industrial and Construction photography and believe hiring an Industrial Photographer shouldn't be a shot in the dark. We often get asked for examples of our Industrial Photography so we have published this page.
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.
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.
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.
Matthew Jones Photography is a commercial photography provider that specialises in specific sectors. One of those core competencies is interior design photography.
This case study shows some of your work from a recent shoot at a newly refurbished Mcdonald's restaurant in Derbyshire.
Prior to any commercial photography shoot we speak to the client to gain an understanding of the intended use for the images. The background in this case is that customers of Mcdonald's are looking for faster, more efficiency and greater choice in how they order their food. Walk in and drive through remain core to how customers order, the redesign of McDonald’s kitchens and dining areas will better integrate digital sales channels.
Key features include a new entrance and a dedicated collection area for McDelivery couriers, designed to reduce congestion in the restaurant. A new front counter has been installed, creating separate areas for different styles of payment, with the goal of achieving less congestion around touchscreens, and shorter queues.Â
There is a great case study of a recent project combing interior photography with architectural photography in a Commercial Property Photography shoot I did for the redevelopment of Elder Way in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.
When it comes to commercial properties Interior design photography is more than capturing the beauty of interior spaces. It often used to showcase functional design as well a the aesthetic beauty. For more information about architectural photography you should we have an architectural photography page.
Are you organising a corporate event in London and want amazing event photography? Matthew Jones is a skilled London event and conference photographer with years of experience. His amongst the countries leading corporate event photographers and has photographed high profile events across the country for national and international companies. We provide event photography for businesses and organisations across the city of London. We hope you like the style and quality of his work, our client feedback is extremely positive.
Great events don't just happen, they are the result of meticulous planning and hard work. They are over quickly so it's important to have something to show that attests to this effort and and also to provide an asset to promote and market future events. Hiring a professional event photographer to produce strong, evocative imagery, that captures the event at its best is a great investment. Our commitment goes beyond delivering images – we provide a bespoke service that captures the essence, emotions, and significance of each moment.
We aim to provide the very best in value for money, our London professional event photography costs include all expenses.
You can expect great photography whatever the event. This is underpinned by high production standards and a first class, conscientious service. All are images are carefully graded and processed in post production before they are delivered to you. We use high quality cameras and lenses and bring back up equipment to every shoot.
We have been photographing corporate events, conferences, trade shows, black tie dinners awards ceremonies and large and small private parties since 2009. We have shot events at all the major venues throughout the country and are now bringing our services to London.
Our colours are vibrant, the composition is considered and the moments well chosen.
Capturing moments that tell a story! - Shot by London corporate event photographer Matthew Jones
We all know and see these 'decisive moments'. These special moments provide a compelling narrative of an event; showing fun, excitement and lively conversations at celebratory events and more serious moments of connections and engagements during conference and staff away days.
Matthew is sort after London event photographer because of his talent for capturing these candid moments in a natural and relaxed style. It is one of the ways his photography conveys the atmosphere of an event. Using a natural and candid style together with stunning clear shots of compares, keynote speaker and presenter creates engaging images that you can share with clients, sponsors, guests and collogues .
In a sentence... Technical expertise, creativity and an eye for strong compositions, combined with high end cameras, lenses and flashes, backed up by experience, a talented corporate photographer and client support from Cindy.
Our style, approach and technical ability makes us stand apart from other event photographers.
As one of the UK's leading corporate event photography providers we include a free event gallery with each event. Our online galleries are a great way to share your event photography with guests and colleagues.
Matthew our main event photographer is friendly, professional and discreet. We normally arrive 30 mins before your guests arrive, which allows us to go over any last minute details, have a look at the venue and work out the best shooting angles.
We are conscientious and passionate about what we do and always ready to go the extra mile.
We produce a range of images that can be used for multiple purposes such as PR, marketing, social media, internal communications, websites, printed material and slide shows.
While your event may be over in the blink of eye, photography is a lasting testament that will do justice to the hard work that goes into the organisation and planning behind the scenes. It is an assent that can be used in the future.
All commercial photography projects differ and this is a guide for you to get a good idea of our pricing for commercial 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.
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.
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 13 years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience.
These are our current rates and pricing
We archive your work for a minimum of 5 years. There Is a small admin fee to retrieve your work after the first year.
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.
When you are planning an event and you need to hire a professional event photographer knowing how much to budget for is essential. We provide a first class service, not all professional event photographers are the same.
We are fully insured, use the very best equipment, have over a decade of experience and most importantly of all constantly delver high quality photography to our clients. All in all we try to provide outstanding value for money.
We like to keep things as simple as possible so our rates include all expenses, including post production there is no VAT to add. What next? Please send us an enquiry or our London Professional Event Photography page has example photography.
Event Photography Hourly Rates
We deliver your photography project via a downloadable link and can also upload your photography to a gallery and provide web ready versions too. There is an event photography FAQ for more information about our services.
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.
We also provide drone photography that compliments our property photography services. Drone photography brings the wow factor and provides a different perspective.
Honestly Matt - you are a genius at your craft! Wonderful pictures - thank you so much for your work and support this year.
Kind words from a client after shooting a corporate conference and awards ceremony .
Matthew Jones Photography specialises in the construction and industrial sector. The gallery are some of the highlights from the last few months.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.