Commercial Photography by Ewan Mathers – Commercial Photographer in Edinburgh, Scotland and across the world just for you and your business!
Exactly a year after leaving Banks' Mill Studios I am now a resident of Shed 2 Studios in Ilkeston, just down the hill from where I live. I am so excited to be back in a permanent home where I can continue to experiment and work. Shed 2 Studios is a collective of artists sharing … Continue reading Shed 2 Studios – I have moved in!
We all remember the old 1970's shapeless bean bags, well Bright Eyes Bean Bags have taken the idea to another level! With designs based on animals as well as cushions and personalisation as well the range is spectacular! So I had a day photographing and playing with bean bags - heaven!
Jo Beattie is a textile artist who likes shadows - each of her "Precious Memories" range of stitched artworks really come alive when a strong light produces a clear shadow behind. The challenge for me was to capture this effect in the studio! After much experimentation we came up with these:
I often get asked to photograph unusual things but here is something both unusual and very practical - Wandlite - an LED based lighting system that can be used anywhere. Wandlite is a versatile, waterproof, 12v, long-life LED tube light with 360 degree lighting, perfect for exhibition displays, backlit walls, outdoor illumination, barn and shed … Continue reading Wandlite – The All Round Light
Ellie and Ross were recently married at the wonderful Breadsall Priory on a crisp winter's day. Here is just a flavour of their day.
Tanya Burdina is a fashion designer and maker based at Banks' Mill Studios in Derby. I have photographed most of her collection in the past (which you can see on her website) but recently I was called in to photograph a wedding dress just as it was finished and before it was delivered. All this … Continue reading A Wedding Dress by Tanya Burdina Fashion Designer
The Silk Mill in Derby is credited with being the world's first automated factory and is one of the historic Derwent Valley Mills. In the past the Silk Mill housed an industrial museum but it is now in the process of being transformed into a very modern museum. Re:imagining Derby's Silk Mill The Silk Mill … Continue reading Re:Make – The Silk Mill, Derby
Heather is a hairdresser! She wanted a shoot to promote her new looks and to help her complete her training. So Holly Booth and myself went to do the honours.
Littleover Building Services Ltd. are a company who, amongst other things, specialise in disabled adaptations for existing and new build properties. I have seen the quality of their work before on an existing property that I photographed in Wollaton, Nottingham so I was keen to see round, and photograph, a new build in Foxton featuring … Continue reading New Build House in Foxton
Banks' Mill Studios in Derby are a business incubation centre run by the University of Derby - and I was a resident for four years there myself. Each year they have an Open Studios where every studio is opened to the public all weekend. This year I was asked to photograph the event for publicity. … Continue reading Banks’ Mill Open Studios
The Sally Montague Hair Group are one of the top hair dressing companies in the East Midlands so when I was asked to photograph their winter collection I jumped at the chance. This years collection features L’Oréal Professionnel Hairchalk - something very new and rather special. The shoot was at The Old Hall salon in … Continue reading Sally Montague Hair Group – Winter Collection
Someone who I have worked with on a number of projects is Coral Bell, now of Silk Model Management. I have photographed Coral a number of times but this was a shoot for two of her models from the agency, Sam and Adam. Coral just wanted some good studio portfolio shots to use to promote … Continue reading Silk Model Management – Male Model Shoot
Over the past few weeks I have been updating my online presence and, in particular, my wedding photography. This web site is now dedicated to weddings with loads of new images and ideas for couples getting married in Derby, Nottingham and the East Midlands. Here are a few photos to get you started: As Kerry … Continue reading Wedding Photography in Derby – A New Look Web Site
A long time ago I was trained in digital photographic restoration and have dabbled about repairing old photos ever since. One of my good clients, Derby Cathedral, had been having a clear out in the crypt and found a wonderful old ink drawing of the cathedral tower in an old frame. Sadly the drawing was … Continue reading Photographic Restoration of an old drawing
If you have been enjoying the great summer weather and have been along to the Mundy Play Centre in Derby's Markeaton Park you may have noticed the wonderful new Galleon play centre by the boating pond. This installation was designed and installed by Proludic; and I was invited along to the official opening during the … Continue reading All New Galleon for Markeaton Park, Derby
Last week I was back working with Jason from Jet Productions on test shooting for his #Flourish video project. This time the venue was the old chocolate factory in Derby. This is a huge place with lots of creative potential for all sort of projects. Currently it is being managed by Derby QUAD as a … Continue reading More Testing for the #Flourish Video Project
Littleover Building Services based in Derby specialise in disabled adaptions for homes as well as roofing , extensions and all types of building work. I was fascinated to see how they had converted and extended a house in Wollaton when I was asked to photograph their work. The whole house has been completely redone to include … Continue reading Disabled Adaption by Littleover Building Services
Recently I have been working for DeMontfort Fine Art who are agents for many fine artists including Jack Vettriano. I was photographing sculptures by Carl Payne and Doug Hyde for the website and brochure. Huge thanks to Holly Booth for help and assistance during the shoot! Thanks also to Banks' Mill Studios resident, and DeMontfort … Continue reading Commercial Photography of Sculptures
I will be back at the Derby Cathedral Centre for February with a new exhibition of fine art images from the Island of Iona in the Western Isles of Scotland. The pictures are something different for me from my usual commercial photography. While walking on the beaches I noticed that the sea can create nearly … Continue reading Sealines – Images from Iona – Exhibition at the Derby Cathedral Centre
When I was contacted by Savox UK about a photo shoot based around their range of communications equipment accessories for uniformed services (police, fire, security, military) I was intrigued. Savox are based in Derbyshire but are part of a global network specialising in communications devices for extreme situations. They supply the headsets and microphones to … Continue reading Savox UK – Communications Equipment Lifestyle Shoot
