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I've a growing number of clients who produce cosmetics and toiletries.

I have always liked photographing this type of product, as the packaging and ingredients is so varied.


Backgrounds and lighting can mimic a products shape and form to create visually interesting images.


Reflective surfaces, the introduction of coloured gels and water produce greater interest within a shot of items which are traditionally dull.


Simplicity is sometimes best, a close up of a single product, good l...
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I have shot numerous lifestyle images over the years, from furniture and soft furnishings to cosmetics and jewellery, each shoot is different, requiring a different approach to each.



Some clients have budgets which allow for stylists and home economists to attend, other clients leave the styling entirely up to the photographer, some are prepared to get involved with the 'hands on' approach.
I'm happy with any of the above, but prefer the client to have as much involvement as po...
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I photograph a large amount of jewellery, some 'high class' expensive diamond jewellery,

some not so 'high class,

both however, require a similar amount of time and expertise spent on them to get the best from that particular item.

The difference is often in the post production, retouching work in PhotoShop.

BEFORE
 
AFTER


The more expensive items, could easily have an hour or more retouching spent on each image in order to remove the inevitable dust and imperfections which show wh...
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