Commercial Photography by Ewan Mathers – Commercial Photographer in Edinburgh, Scotland and across the world just for you and your business!
On occasion I have the chance to do something just because I can. I have exhibited at Derby Cathedral a few times and so was delighted when I was asked if I could prepare something for their February slot. I decided to take a closer look at the cathedral, following its interior restoration, and see … Continue reading Exhibition: The Secret Cathedral
Some time ago I decided to change from using traditional studio flash units and move over to LED continuous lights. I wanted to get LED's that were an equivalent to my old system so that I could carry on using my collection of soft boxes, beauty dishes and shoots. After doing some research and a … Continue reading Pixapro LED100D Daylight lights in use
When I was young it was the Raleigh Chopper or Grifter that everyone wanted to race around on. Apparently I missed out the whole USA BMX thing first time around. I was approached by an enthusiast to photograph his American Mongoose Supergoose BMX bike from around 1979. So I had a fun time going all … Continue reading Mongoose Supergoose Classic BMX
Now here are some wonderful night lights for everyone to enjoy! Lumilight are solar powered, wooden, laser-cut, nightlights and I love them! Each nightlight comes flat packed for you to assemble or easily send as a gift. The light is provided by a little LED bulb and looks just like there is a candle … Continue reading Lumilight – Solar Wooden Nightights
Hilary Morel lives in the Peak District and works in a variety of materials from her home studio. I got to visit her for another piece in Artsbeat Magazine and was fascinated by her intricate designs and style. She has exhibited widely, including Exploring Wonderland in Manchester - a celebration of Alice in Wonderland.
Even though I mainly work with commercial clients these days I am not averse to helping out students with fashion and art based projects - especially when the student is my daughter Gwen! Gwen had created a paper folded dress piece before for her art course but was never very happy with it so she … Continue reading The Paper Dress
The Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy recently opened its new Bennerley Building, a £7.49 million investment in education. English, Maths and Science are already using the building and settling in well. I was given the opportunity to go around the new building, as well as the existing facilities at the school, to take images of everything from … Continue reading Ormiston Ilkeston Enterprise Academy – New Bennerley Building
Following on from product shoots for fourthreesix - launch party at Derby's QUAD was a light and sound extravaganza! Four Three Six - Launch Event at QUAD
Heidi Gibbs is a potter working out of her delightful studio near Crowdecote in Derbyshire called "The Bank Pottery". She was the latest artist I have photographed for Artsbeat Magazine. Heidi teaches classes at her studio an in local colleges so her work is very diverse with everything from animals to cups & saucers and … Continue reading Heidi Gibbs – The Bank Pottery
Jenny McAlpine is and actress in the long running soap "Coronation Street" where she plays the character Fiona "Fiz" Stape. A long time fashion client of mine, Elaine Croft, was opening her first "Fashion Parade" store in Uttoxeter and asked Jenny along to cut the ribbon and make the day a special one. Jenny was … Continue reading “Fiz” from Coronation Street Opens “The Fashion Parade”
In the days of streaming and downloading it is becoming harder for musicians and bands to make money from sales of music so new innovative marketing techniques are coming along to ensure that there is still an income to be had from music. One of these initiatives come from DJ Andy McAllister in the form … Continue reading Four Three Six – Electronic Music – Urban Art – Streetwear
Over the past year or so I have been photographing the stores of Love Aroma - home fragrance specialists. Love Aroma sell fragranced candles and burners to enhance the look, and smell, of your home. Brands like Yankee Candle, Woodwick, Stoneglow, Lampe Berger and On a Wick and a Prayer are brought to you in … Continue reading Love Aroma – Home Fragrance Specialists
Vasey are a Nottingham based band fronted by Karl Vasey with a "massive, modern rock sound". Brett Turner of AVP Music Videos asked me along to an old church in the heart of Derby to take the behind the scenes photos of their latest video shoot - "A Throne That's Nowhere". Well I love an old … Continue reading Vasey – A Throne That’s Nowhere – Video Shoot
One of the jobs I get asked to do quite a lot is to take those "Head shots" of business employees that get used on websites and social media. No-one seems to like having these done but I do try to make it a fun experience. I also look around for other things to photograph … Continue reading Close Brothers – Commercial Vehicle Solutions
Ann Bates is a ceramicist working in Derbyshire from her lovely home. Following on from a shoot I did for Artsbeat Magazine, when Ann was the featured artist, I was asked back to photograph her latest series of work. Ann has developed a unique technique when working with the call that involves creating a large … Continue reading Ann Bates Ceramics
Working with film-maker Lara Elliott, @lara_elliott_, is always fun and so I was delighted to lend my Shed 2 Studio space to her for the filming of a short promotional video for opera duo Tenore Amici. My job was to provide the lighting for the shoot using my continuous LED lights from PixaPro and take stills … Continue reading Tenore Amici – Opera Duo Studio Headshots
Back to industrial commercial photography now with work for Norwood UK, a leading UK wide electrical installation and safety specialist. They provide a full service from installation on commercial sites, PAT testing, lighting, repairs and servicing, fire and security alarm setups. One gadget they were particularly proud of was the heat sensing camera. This can … Continue reading Norwood UK – Electricians Keeping You Safe
Niven and Joshua are an online male grooming product specialist who import the very best cosmetics for men from around the world. The latest brand they are bringing to the UK is Malin + Goetz from New York. Now what they needed was a classy bathroom and a header shot for the web page to … Continue reading Niven and Joshua – Bathroom Treats!
I do like working with fine artists! Kerri Pratt is a painter who has a building reputation and is the current holder of the biennial £18,000 Jonathan Vickers Fine Art Award, one of the biggest in the country. The award is intended to bring a rising artist to Derbyshire to produce work inspired by the county's … Continue reading Kerri Pratt – Fine Artist
I have been working with Artsbeat Magazine to photograph artists in their studios and the next artist on the list was Jill Kerr - a Lino cutting and print expert. Jill lives in a beautiful house and work in a fabulous studio in the garden. Her work is of the highest standard and it was … Continue reading Jill Kerr – Lino Cutter
