How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project

Written By Matthew Walker
How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project
How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project

When it comes to making your business, brand, or event Standout, hiring the right professional photographer is key. Whether you’re planning a high-profile conference in London, launching a new product in Manchester, or organising a brand activation in Birmingham, choosing a commercial photography specialist who understands your vision—and can deliver consistently brilliant results—is essential.

At The Standout Company, we offer a full range of commercial photography services in London, throughout the UK, and internationally. From corporate headshots to advertising photography, our team is trusted by agencies, brands, theatres, and event planners to deliver dynamic images with impact, clarity, and creativity.

So, how do you know you’re booking the right photographer for your project? Let’s break it down.

🎯 1. Define Your Goals (and Match Them to the Right Service)

Before booking a professional photographer, be clear on what you need. Here’s how our services align with common commercial goals:

🔹 Conference & Event Photography

Perfect for corporate summits, award shows, gala dinners, expos, and internal company away days. We capture keynote speakers, networking moments, branded spaces, and all those high-energy details that bring your event to life.
Keywords: Event Photography London, Conference Photographer UK, Corporate Event Photography Manchester

🔹 Advertising & Brand Photography

Need high-impact visuals for a product launch or campaign? Our advertising photographers work with creative teams to deliver bold, scroll-stopping content.
Keywords: Advertising Photography London, Brand Photographer UK, Commercial Campaign Photographer

🔹 Theatre & BTS Photography

We specialise in capturing the magic of live performance—on stage and behind the curtain. From West End photography to Edinburgh Fringe coverage, our theatre photographers work across the UK with producers, PR teams, and venues.
Keywords: London Theatre Photographer, West End Photographer, Regional Theatre Photography

🔹 Product Photography

Showcase your product with clarity and style. Our product photographers in London and the UK provide crisp, clean, e-commerce-ready images as well as stylised lifestyle content.
Keywords: Product Photography London, Ecommerce Product Photographer UK, Studio Product Photographer

🔹 Headshots & Portrait Photography

Corporate headshots don't have to be boring. Whether you're after modern team portraits, LinkedIn profile shots or leadership photography, we’ll help your people look professional and personable.
Keywords: Corporate Headshots London, Business Portrait Photography UK, Team Headshots Photographer

🔹 Brand Activations Photography

We capture the energy, excitement and engagement of pop-ups, experiential events and street-level activations. Our brand activations photographers know how to highlight design, audience reactions, and social buzz.
Keywords: Brand Activation Photographer London, Experiential Marketing Photography UK

How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project
How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project

🧠 2. Choose a Photographer with Industry Experience

Photography isn’t just about pointing a camera—it’s about understanding your audience, your message, and your moment. At The Standout Company, our background in live events and media (founded by TV Presenter & Host Matthew Walker) gives us a unique edge. We understand timing, production, and what it takes to capture standout content across industries.

⚙️ 3. Check Their Portfolio and Testimonials

Always review a portfolio that matches your project. Looking for event photography in Oxford, or theatre photography in Leeds? Our portfolio spans corporate conferences in London, advertising campaigns in Bristol, and product shoots in Liverpool.

Check out our recent projects on our website, and download our brochure for a closer look at what we do.

🚀 4. Ask About Turnaround & Delivery

In a fast-paced world, speed matters. That’s why we offer same-day image turnarounds, live slideshows at events, and rapid delivery via online galleries—ideal for social media, press, and internal comms.

🌍 5. Think Location—We Travel

Based in London, we regularly shoot across the UK including:
📍 Manchester
📍 Birmingham
📍 Bristol
📍 Oxford
📍 Brighton
📍 Cambridge
📍 Leeds
📍 Edinburgh
📍 Glasgow
📍 Cardiff

We also work with international clients and travel for overseas events, conferences, and campaigns.

How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project
How to Book the Right Photographer for Your Project

✅ Why Choose The Standout Company?

  • 🔧 Flexible Photography Packages – One photographer or a full team, tailored to your needs

  • 🎯 Specialists in Commercial Photography – With a focus on visual storytelling and brand value

  • 💡 Creative, Reliable, Professional – Trusted by major brands, agencies, and producers

  • ⚡ Fast Turnaround – Highlight galleries ready when you need them

  • 📍 London-Based, UK-Wide – Ready to travel, scale, and deliver wherever you need us

📩 Ready to Book the Right Photographer?

Whether you're planning a corporate conference in Bournemouth, an advertising campaign in Glasgow, or need product photography in London, our team is ready to help you Standout.

Let’s bring your project to life with commercial photography that delivers style, substance, and serious results.

📧 Email us: enquiries@thestandoutcompany.com
📞 Call us: 0207 088 8085
🌐 Website: www.thestandoutcompany.com

Matthew Walker