This week blog features photography for Mubarak, a London based hamper and gifting company, sourcing and packaging a variety of different products from food and drink, to cosmetics, fashion accessories and jewellery. Photographing such an array of products is most efficiently done with some assistance, so I was happy to team up again with stylist, Lauren Becker.  Together, we used a combination of styling, lighting and other creative techniques to create a visually balanced collection of shots, some examples of which you can see below.

When shooting large collections, such as hampers, for the same campaign or company, it's important to have a consistent theme that works for each product collectively, as well as the overall brand.  From a technical perspective, there should also be an element of visual balance in each shot. 

To start, we put each selection of products into a specific category and then worked on a theme for each.  Unique styles were created using painted backgrounds, tiles and wallpaper.  By using just a small amount of ribbon, we were able to visually tie the shots together, creating a synergy which worked for the brand.

The hamper and gift collection images above are just a few examples taken from a larger catalogue of still life photography produced for the same client. Styling and shooting products are just part of a successful shoot; this is usually underpinned by a workable concept, a good source of materials, and above all, organisation!

With a brand new, modern and fully equipped studio space, client area and kitchen suitable for food photography, we are ready to take on any request for high quality product and still life photography.

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