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A View to Interior and  Garden Photography in the Wye Valley

After many years of city living, two years ago I packed up the dog and the cat and moved to the beautiful Wye Valley.  Since my move I have been fortunate to view and photograph some amazing property interiors and gardens, from country pubs, to swish hotels, accommodating guest houses, charming holiday cottages and grandiose private homes.

An invitation to photograph an interior or garden is always exciting, providing a ‘snapshot’ of the occupants or business beyond.  In todays competitive markets real estate, architecture, restaurants and the hospitality industry all require professional photography for marketing and promotion.  I find the right perspective, capture the space and sell the dream.  Interior and garden shots must entice the audience while remaining true to the space and design.

Composition and lighting is key for interior photography.  The ability to create depth within the space, working with foreground and background.  Light must be balanced to avoid bright highlights or dark shadow areas.  I work with natural light using available light sources, like the glow of a fire, for an added dimension.

If you have an interior or garden project that you require images for then please contact Sarah for further information.

Christmas party season will soon be upon us!  We are available for all your Christmas event photography…

Whether you are planning a small bash at the office or a lavish affair at an outside venue we are available to photograph your event.  We have provided photography for many a christmas party over the years for corporate and private clients.

Christmas parties and events are a fantastic opportunity to capture the fun of the festive season.  We cover masked balls, themed events, gala dinners, public parties and private functions during the festive season.  As event photographers we are on hand to photograph the venue and set up, guest arrival, entertainment and dancing.  We can cover your Christmas event for an hour or two or provide you with images from the start to finish.

We can provide you with a range of services and packages for your Christmas function.

Email us at info@sarahcookphotographer.co.uk with details of your event.

Photography for your business in Monmouth, Gloucester and Hereford

Whether you are an established business or starting out on a new venture, your branding and brand recognition is key.  It is essential for your business to be seen.  Depending on your business you may decide to buy advertising, promote yourself on the internet, host a public relations event, distribute leaflets or hang banners.  Whichever way you choose to promote your business your brand imagery is important.  All too often companies spend a lot of money on advertising and corporate identity and then pick up a camera themselves for a few quick product or branding shots.  By hiring a professional photographer you will benefit from their creativity and expertise to deliver eye-catching images that will get you and your business noticed.

Professional images are essential!

You maybe promoting a new menu for a local restaurant or hotel,  selling products online or perhaps you just need to update an existing website!  A professional photographer can provide you with strong, clean, clear images to make your business stand out from the crowd.  Spend some time communicating with your photographer.  Make sure they understand what your business is about, how you want to promote your brand and the target audience you want to reach.   Spend some time with your photographer planning your shots with backgrounds and set ups.  Chat about post production and what you might expect the results to be.

Food and Restaurant Photography

If you require photography for your local business near Monmouth or Hereford then please view our Small Business Package or contact Sarah for a quote.

Want to sell or rent your property online without an estate agent, if so, using a professional photographer is a must.

It seems the future of the property market is undergoing a dramatic change with buyers opting to sell and rent their homes online without the need of an estate agent.  By ‘cutting out the middleman’ you can literally save yourself hundreds, sometimes thousands, of pounds.  With 98% of all property searches now being made online at sites like RightMove, Zoopla, Find a Property, Globrix and Prime Location it is understandable that there is a growing demand for online estate agents.  Sarah Beeny’s Channel 4 series How To Sell Your Home has highlighted the enormous interest around selling our homes online, and with online agents like Open House, House Network, Housesimple, Emoov  and Tepilo it really couldn’t be easier.

Professional property photography can make all the difference in selling your home.  Buyers won’t click through to your property details if they are put off by the photos.  A professional property photographer can make your property stand out, they will know which shots to take and how to get the best out of each room view.  This can mean the difference in achieving a sale close to your asking price or not.

So, if you are planning to sell or rent a property online and need photos contact Sarah for more information or book our online property package today.