Next to weddings, I absolutely love working with the many wonderful small local businesses in Hertfordshire. It’s a joy to meet inspiring people and highlight the dedication they put into building their creative ventures. I’ve been lucky to meet many amazing women entrepreneurs who balance running a business with family life.

A Creative Session at Studio Vessey

One recent favourite shoot was photographing my friend Emily’s new business, Studio Vessey. Located in Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, Emily’s studio is becoming a popular pottery studio for locals, for both handcrafted ceramics and pottery classes. She wanted fresh images for her website and social media, including:

• Product photography of her ceramics
• Lifestyle images of her working in the studio
• Professional headshots

Planning for the Perfect Shoot

Emily chose a two-hour session on a sunny winter’s day, ideal for natural light. Beforehand, we worked with her website designer to create a shot list tailored for her site. This included images with plenty of negative space to allow for text overlays, and a consideration of her brand colors, which feature a striking combination of orange and blue.

Capturing the Brand

The studio’s natural wood elements added warmth and texture to the photographs, creating an inviting and relaxed atmosphere. Watching Emily at the pottery wheel, turning clay into beautiful creations, was a real highlight of the session.

The session successfully combined product, lifestyle, and professional images that Emily could use to promote her brand and her studio. Each photograph reflects the creativity and dedication behind Studio Vessey, and the wonderful space she has created.

If you’re curious about learning pottery, be sure to check out Emily’s classes here.

Here is a selection of the images we managed to achieve on the day:

Get in Touch

If you’re a Hertfordshire small business looking for professional studio or product photography, I’d love to help. We’ll plan a session that highlights your products, your workspace, and everything that makes your business unique. Get in touch here.