2024-03-04 15:51
Video production on the climb!
Something a little different for us…
Safety videos aren’t usually what you expect from us, are they? But in reality, this… Read More
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Our experiences of photography and video production across food, events, fashion, jewellery, portraiture and business
2024-03-04 13:49
Crowdfunding video for healthcare brand Synergised UK
To support their Seedrs crowdfunding campaign
Crowdfunding videos have been a part of our offering since we bega… Read More
2022-03-07 14:02
Woo, we made it!
When you can chalk-up your first TV adverts as a video production company, you grow in stature. That feeling when you see your work in the ad break provides a wonde… Read More
2022-02-28 12:36
One of our last client additions of 2021 saw the Pocket Creatives team tackle a video production brief for the wonderful beauty brand Skinny Tan, as a product videographer… Read More
2022-02-14 12:38
Our expert product photographers were recently asked to hop on board and help new brand Protect My Pet revamp their online images and feel, along with the help of some furry friends… Read More
2022-02-14 12:01
We recently had the pleasure of working on a beauty product photography project for a new client called Pony Revolution, a new hair accessories brand offering innovative solutions t… Read More
2022-02-03 15:20
Our latest product photography shoot for top stationery brand Yop and Tom is some of our best yet. Take a look at these stunning results…
To kick off 2022 at P… Read More
2021-12-13 14:33
Meet The Client
Mercedesz Bondi of The Espresso Martini and Heath Gin fame
We have been working with Mercedesz for the past couple of years, starting with drinks phot… Read More
2021-12-13 11:18
Bright and vibrant drinks photography
For new drinks brand on the block, Mogu Mogu
Being a new brand, we were asked to create a set of jazzy, colourful and fun drinks… Read More
2021-12-10 20:50
Video production for publishing your new book
Working with Ian Sanders and creating content for his new book release
I’m a big advocate for using video producti… Read More
2021-06-21 14:27
Getting out there with realme
Early 2021 gave us a treat that most photography production companies would cherish: a lifestyle shoot for a smartphone manufacturer. Bring it on!… Read More
2021-06-15 14:21
Keeping it under CTRL! Creative Photography and Video Production for energy drink brand CTRL
How we injected visual energy into this set of creative content delivery… Read More
2021-06-14 11:41
Is product photography ever simple?
There’s always a challenge to consider to make sure you get it right and stay on-brand
Atavist supplements are the focus of… Read More
2021-06-14 11:08
Product Videography for sundial creator Kala
We were asked to create a product video that was designed to solve a problem by sundial creator Kala. We love this exampl… Read More
2021-06-11 13:35
Meet The Producer:
Our new blog series where we talk to our clients about their business
This time, we catch up with Gouri Kubair of Holy Lama Naturals, who we’ve worked with… Read More
2021-05-04 18:28
Doing Some Good
We’ve spent years building what we believe is a nice little company.
We work with some wonderful clients, we employ genuinely good people, and w… Read More
2020-12-18 13:40
Sustainable Gift Box Photography
For Zero Waste Goods
One of my personal favourites from this year for many reasons is our product photography shoot for gifting compa… Read More
2020-11-25 16:27
Studio Fashion Photography
for underwear brand BP3
We started working with BP3 Underwear during lockdown, capturing simple ecommerce photography of some of the new ra… Read More
2020-11-24 15:49
Food recipe content creation
for household brand Frylight
We were really excited for this one – just the tonic for coming out of lockdown this Summer with a con… Read More
2020-11-18 17:03
Stop Motion and GIF creation
from the editor’s perspective
Stop motion projects are really exciting for me, as the post production process is different from tha… Read More
2020-11-17 16:57
Christmas Photography
It’s that time of year again!
Somehow, we’ve found ourselves back in the winter, and the baubles start emerging from amongst the tin… Read More
2020-11-12 12:44
Natural or flash lighting?
For professional photography setups
Lighting for photography is arguably the most important factor, and is often the biggest difference bet… Read More
2020-10-02 11:08
September Reviewlooking back on a whirlwind monthComing out of lockdown we’ve been firing on all cylinders: moving into our new studio, supporting some of our smaller longer term clien… Read More
2020-10-01 16:16
Creating an Unboxing Product Videofor global travel company MasabiOver the years, unboxing videos and product walkthrough videos have been on the rise – these types of videos are hugel… Read More
2020-09-28 15:38
Finding a moment of calmPhotographing the range at ZigZag TeaWe had the pleasure of having Lucy Dolan, owner of ZigZag Tea in our new studio space for a full day shoot of all things tea! I s… Read More
2020-09-28 15:08
Fashion Catwalk Videowith streetwear label Christian KyeWe love shooting fashion, but the reality for us is that it doesn’t come up as often as our food and beauty shoots. So they tend… Read More
2020-09-22 16:55
Videography or Video ProductionWhat’s the difference and why would I choose one over the other?It’s a fair question. On the face of it, it’s the same thing, right? Well, no… Read More
2020-09-22 10:00
In August we moved into our first video and photography studio.After the restrictions of lockdown we found our new home.New years eve, 2019 – full of optimism, positivity and a bottle… Read More
2020-09-21 13:25
Professional jewellery photographyfor Licenced To CharmWe recently had the pleasure of working on a jewellery photography shoot with the folks at Licensed to Charm, creating a series of imag… Read More
2020-08-21 14:01
Step by step what goes in to being a food stylistIt started with a love of food…My role as a food stylist is to cook and present food for camera. Jobs are hugely varied, from cooking… Read More
2020-08-16 13:04
Demystifying…Quoting for video productionWhat’s that phrase? “If you have to ask, then you can’t afford it!” – we, in video production, and other creativ… Read More
2020-08-16 12:57
Doing it our way…Video production in LondonAs if starting a business isn’t hard enough, we went and dived into one of the most competitive markets in one of the busiest cities i… Read More
2020-08-15 12:19
How we shoot…Product shots on whiteShooting product shots against white has been a staple requirement for the product photographer for years. Now, possibly more than ever have they be… Read More
2020-07-20 20:01
6 tips for shooting beauty photographyThere’s nothing quite as captivating as a beauty photo, whether it be a connection with the eyes, understanding the expression, or being pulled in… Read More
2020-05-01 14:35
Let’s talk about modellingStories from in front of the lensModelling has long been an integral part of photography and videography, adding a person to an image or video can highlight a… Read More
2020-04-07 16:50
How much does video production cost?
Demystifying how video production companies budget and a few helpful tips
What’s that phrase? “If you have to ask, th… Read More
2020-04-04 17:14
Need to create amazing food photography or product photography?
We can still create amazing results shooting from home while on lockdown!
Food photography, drink phot… Read More
2020-04-03 10:09
The process of a cocktail making video
It’s a fun one!
So, you’ve all seen our food recipe videos, right? But have you seen our cocktail making videos? Th… Read More
2020-04-02 17:11
How we use colour in Product Photography
Lights, Camera, Colour!
The use of colour in product photography can have a huge impact on the overall success of the images… Read More
2020-04-02 08:08
One month in:
How we’re coping with the effects of the Coronavirus…
It’s February. Order book bursting at the seams. One of our biggest video produ… Read More
2020-03-31 16:19
Filming the lights of London
Lights, Camera, Action!
When we’re extremely busy filming crowdfund campaigns, recipe videos, brand promotions, events… the… Read More
2020-03-30 17:30
Shooting recipes in the studio with Bay’s Kitchen
A food photographer’s dream!
Recipe style food photography shoots are something we’re doing more a… Read More
2020-03-30 13:38
Photographing the best sushi in London
A delicious experience!
At Pocket Creatives, we have worked on such a range of food photography projects, especially for food p… Read More
2020-03-26 15:39
Filming at Home
Our Top Tips
More of you are now filming at home due to movement restrictions caused by the Coronavirus, and are producing your own video content for… Read More
2020-03-25 11:45
Challenge: take 13 models, 1 studio, 1 tin of coffee, plenty of grit and enthusiasm, 1 camera, 3 lights…
Capture as many high quality looks as you can. GO!
So… Read More
2020-03-24 10:08
Creating food photography for packaging
it’s Pizza Time!
Considering the length of time we’ve been working in food photography, it’s amazing that we… Read More
2020-03-23 17:46
International Womens Day
After a while you begin to spot trends in your own business, and something that’s flown under the radar until this year is Internationa… Read More
2020-03-18 15:37
Explainer Videos
Let us explain
For those of you who might not know, Explainer videos are short and engaging animated videos that explain an idea in a simple and cle… Read More
2020-03-13 15:44
A guide to reformatting video for social media
Here’s how we do it…
The use of video within social media platforms is becoming more and more popular and… Read More
2020-03-13 15:35
Video Editing
How to Start…
I’ve been tasked with pulling back the curtain a little on the first day of a project from an editor’s perspective. I h… Read More
2020-03-11 13:43
It’s a bit like choosing your most-loved child but…
Here’s a run-down of some of our favourite projects from the past year
At the end of every year… Read More
2020-02-25 08:59
Pancake Day (in a very Pocket kinda way)
A great excuse to create seasonal content
As a team, we get asked to produce seasonal content in both video and photography t… Read More
2020-02-24 21:03
Frequently Asked
Your most popular questions, answered!
Now, a quick word of warning, this is quite a list! It somewhat corroborates what we’ve always kno… Read More
2020-02-01 12:05
Getting Grippy!
Dancing feet in the studio
For one of our last shoots before Christmas, we were commissioned to produce an ad for Australian-based sock brand GrippyPl… Read More
2019-12-24 13:36
Creating…
Christmas Photography Content
We love this time of year, it’s a great opportunity to be creative and find new or different ways to use the same… Read More
2019-12-22 20:08
Meet our new flagship video camera
Panasonic Lumix S1H
Now we’re reached the end of 2019, we’ve always undertake a review of our processes and quality of… Read More
2019-12-13 18:28
How we shoot food and drink recipe videos
114 Recipes Later…
With social media’s growing hunger for ever-so-satisfying recipe videos, we’ve been co… Read More
2019-11-23 18:48
Ten Minutes With…
Ella Tarn, Food Stylist
Tell us a bit about what you do and how you got into the industry.
I am a freelance Food Stylist and Food Writer. So… Read More
2019-11-14 22:32
Fantastic Flat Lay
Our photographer’s favourite creative approach
Flat lays have become a popular approach in recent years, particularly in fashion, food and be… Read More
2019-11-11 21:36
Shore Thing!
Photographing watches for Shore Projects
Photographing watches has rapidly become a feature of our year, having worked with brands Burlingham London and… Read More
2019-11-07 13:31
Ten Minutes With…
Rosie Mullender, Freelance Writer
Tell us a bit about what you do and how you got into the industry.
I’m a freelance writer, editor and… Read More
2019-07-12 14:55
Whether it’s searching for some inflatable bananas or hunting down a jojoba plant, we’ve done it all!
A variety of our photography and video production projects this yea… Read More
2019-06-12 13:37
At Pocket Creatives the Sony A7s II has been the work horse for many of our video projects, from filming coffee crowdfunding campaigns in the canaries, to the production of Co-ops s… Read More
2019-06-12 11:21
Working with food and drink has always been a joy, and we love getting messy – throwing ingredients around to create vibrant and interesting shots to promote our client’… Read More
2018-08-23 12:35
It’s been a BIG year in beauty for us, and we’re enjoying the varied project types: from tanning products to facemasks and nails. This project is one of three for Leighton D… Read More
2018-08-23 08:45
We’ve proudly supported startups and emerging businesses for as long as we’ve been one ourselves, and we’ve had great success with our lean approach to putting high quality… Read More
2018-03-28 11:38
What’s not to like, right? Well, when the time came, we jumped at the opportunity to shoot with Belinda Clark’s marshmallows in all their fluffy and bouncy sweetness.
Belinda was… Read More
2018-02-06 11:13
In honesty, we’ve stumbled into creating crowdfunding videos as part of our commitment to working with young businesses and startups, where many of them have worked towards a crowdfund… Read More
2018-02-06 10:42
Januarys can be pretty slow, almost anxiety-inducingly slow, and never in my professional life have I encountered a busy January. In 2018 that seems to have changed!
We had a lovely little f… Read More
2018-02-05 17:41
We’ve been pestering the guys at Optiat to let us work with them for some time – their products are unique and lend themselves to a great visual capture. Finally, they relented/a… Read More
2018-01-16 16:43
A great example of what you can achieve in such a short space of time – we were recommended by a past client as a good fit for some business portfolio shots for technology company ImIn… Read More
2018-01-16 15:57
We love a burst of seasonal photography just before the end of the year when the most can be made of the festivities and tailoring a shoot to fit. A bit of Santa here, snow there, reds and w… Read More
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