Photography insights for businesses
Advice, ideas and real stories to help you get more from professional photography.
Whether you’re a business owner after headshots that don’t look like everyone else’s, or a brand pulling its visual identity together, you’ll find practical advice and real examples from shoots across St Albans and London.
Personal branding photography for a sports massage therapist in Harpenden
Headshots, garden exercise coaching and studio treatment shots in one day. A personal branding shoot for Harpenden sports massage therapist Michelle Stacey.
Young actor headshots in St Albans
What does an actor headshot session actually look like? A behind-the-scenes look at a real session in St Albans, from wardrobe choices to the difference between a theatrical and a commercial look, plus what to expect if you're booking one yourself.
Sports photographer for events across the UK
Sport doesn't wait for a photographer. Here's how I capture triathlons, sailing, obstacle races and highland games, and what to expect if you need coverage at your next event.
Professional headshots in Harpenden: where, what to expect and how much
Harpenden has plenty of senior professionals and hardly any local headshot content. Here's where sessions happen, what they cost, and what to expect.
What’s included in a commercial photography shoot for St Albans businesses
What commercial photography actually covers, how a shoot day runs, and how St Albans businesses like The Pink Elephant, Nook and ABC Fencing have used it to look as good as they really are.
What does a corporate photographer actually do? Pricing, process and real shoots
What does hiring a corporate photographer in St Albans actually involve? Pricing, shoot days, and what good corporate photography looks like in practice.
Family photography at home in St Albans
Most family photos feel like a performance. Documentary family photography at home in St Albans is the opposite – it's real life, captured exactly as it happens.
Alban Day pilgrimage photography – St Albans 2026
The first time I photographed Alban Day I had no idea what I was walking into. This year I did, and that changed everything about how I saw it.
Personal branding photography for a tennis coach in St Albans
A two-and-a-half-hour personal branding shoot in 33-degree heat at Greenwood Park Lawn Tennis Club, St Albans, producing action shots, portraits and coaching images for a local tennis coach's website, LinkedIn and marketing materials.
Corporate event and keynote speaker photography in London
Your event cost tens of thousands of pounds to run. Here is how to make sure the photography does it justice.
Documentary location photography for Business Improvement Districts UK
Mike Dick Photography was commissioned by St Albans City Centre BID to document the town ahead of their 2026 Ballot submission, 257 professionally post-processed images across seven subjects, shot across five sessions in spring 2026.
Brand photography and video for the Nook café, Markyate
I spent a couple of hours at the Nook café in Markyate shooting brand photography and a showreel for this brilliant local team. Here's what we captured, and why great imagery does the selling for you.
Professional headshots in St Albans – why first impressions matter more than ever
Your headshot is more than just a photo, it is the first impression you make online. Here is why professional corporate headshots matter, and how the right image can open doors for your business and personal brand.
Architectural photography London – Look up London
A long-term black and white architectural photography project exploring London’s skyline from unexpected upward perspectives across the City, South Bank, West End and King’s Cross.
Corporate photography in St Albans – what a real shoot actually looks like
A corporate photoshoot in the rain, a Sainsbury's bag for waterproofing, and a faulty boardroom. This is what a real website photography day looks like — and why it's worth it.
Drake & Co: personal branding shoot at Saint & Sinner, St Albans
Behind the scenes of a personal branding and headshot shoot for Drake & Co, a St Albans-based business specialising in off-market pub and hotel acquisitions. Shot on location at Saint & Sinner before opening time, with the whole team present, including Hattie.
Brand photography for small businesses – how it tells the full story
What does a single set of photographs need to say about a business? For artist and gallery owner Stuart Scott of Sasco Art in Helensburgh, the answer was everything — who he is, what he makes, and the extraordinary space he's spent nine months creating. Here's how environmental portrait photography and brand photography work together to tell the full story.
Five portraits that define my son at fifteen – a personal portrait project by a St Albans photographer
A personal portrait series capturing my son at fifteen – from braces and black belts to swimming, drumming and gaming. Five portraits that tell the story of growing up and the moments that define him.
Clarks Camera Centre St Albans: the final shutter on Hollywell Hill
A personal reflection on Clarks Camera Centre in St Albans, a family-run camera shop that served photographers for nearly 60 years. More than just a place to buy equipment, it was a source of inspiration, history, and connection to the craft of photography.