Creative Still Life Photography Recent Work

Under the Sea - Still Life Cosmetics - Little Mermaid -September 2023

For this shoot we were commissioned by cosmetic brand Sally Hansen to create a series of creative still life photography showcasing their new little mermaid inspiration nail varnish shades.

Tips On Mastering Still Life & Location Product Photography - scholl - july 2023

A quick guide on how to successfully photograph still life products and advertising packshots whilst on location. All photography created by howlett photography and contains lifestyle shots, cosmetic products and shot with models

How to Photograph Diamonds - Jewellery Photographer - June 2023

A blog post with details on the best way to photograph diamonds and gemstones, with tips and tricks from still life photographer chris howlett and the best way to photograph

Easter Cosmetics - Sally Hansen - April 2023

Easter inspired creative cosmetic product photography featuring nail varnish products, pastel colours and spring and easter props.

Location model and still life photography - Scholl - Jan 2023

A series of advertising lifestyle product and still life photography featuring models and cosmetic products. All shot on location in a london mansion, a blog post with further images and tips

How to plan a shoot - Aromatherapy - November 2022

still life product shoot can make the difference when it comes to advertising your product. We suggest a professional product stylist to elevate the style let’s discuss some tips for creating amazing product photography that tell a story and help sell your products!

Lifestyle Jewellery Cleaning Product - Town Talk - Sep 2022

When it comes to advertising anything from the best cleaning products to premium sparkling jewellery, quality product photography and videography are essential.

Colourful Still Life Cosmetics - Benefit - July 2022

Stand out advertising cosmetic product photography. A set of cosmetic still life shots where we tried to create impactful imagery using bright and considered colours, making use of the provided props and backgrounds to add some basic narrative.

jewellery on model - bloomsbury hotel - may 2022

A collection of lifestyle premium jewellery photography with models shot in London location. creative advertising still life photographer chris howlett

London Cosmetic Photography Creative still life - Astrid -February 2022

Beauty products and makeup brushes creatively styled in a still life setting from london photographic still life and advertising studio

Drinks & Beverage Product Photography - Zacappa Rum - December 2021

The latest blog features premium drinks and beverage photography and videography, shot a few months ago with the christmas build up in mind and features cocktails, still life product photography, lifestyle gifs and premium moving images featuring alcoholic cocktails and beverages surrounded by christmas lifestyle themed props.

Lifestyle Food Photography - Cathedral city - September 2021

Having already shot with British mega cheese brand cathedral city this second shoot was even bigger and better than before. With a different brief, style, backgrounds and props, but the same amazing team we produced some great food photography that was to be used for various marketing campaigns.

Creative Jewellery photography - 80s style jewellery -July 2021

For this creative still life jewellery photography shoot I channelled some of this style, giving a playful nod to this iconic era. Utilising strong lighting, still life styling, vibrant colours and vintage props

Creative Cosmetic Swatches - Beauty products - April 2021

Macro photography is an area I personally enjoy and is one of a few tools you’ll rely on when shooting beauty and cosmetic products in great detail - fine enough to capture the character of a silky smooth foundation or the powdery grain of crushed eyeshadow. Checkout some recently photographed cosmetics with a focus on the spill smudge crush and drip

Advertising Packshot Photography - Zapp - March 2021

More creative still life and product photography requests then ever are for online marketing or social media advertising. This latest creative advertising shoot was completed for new delivery company ZAPP who specialise in food and drink delivery, supplying convenience products like groceries, snacks and drinks.

London food photography - Catherdal City Cheese - Febuary 2021

Food photography usually requires a bigger team compared to some other sill life disciplines. This shoot features styled meals and product packshots for advertising campaign. All shot in London studio by Chris Howlett photography and food stylist

Cosmetic products, creative & packshots - Maxfactor - November 2020

An exciting collection of cosmetic still life product photography. Utilising creativity and applied technical knowledge to produce a series of unique and creative product photography for cosmetic brand Maxfactor Products include nail varnish, lip gloss and mascara

Locations in London - Jewellery Photography - Oct 2020

some hotels, restaurants and bars have been looking for innovative ways to remain open. This has meant certain locations usually impossible to get into have opened their doors to still life product photography and production crews

Jewellery in sand - diamonds - August 2020

Creative jewellery photography, a collection of 4 diamond rings on terracotta stone semi submerged in sand. Looks like a location shot on the beach but was created in London photographic studio..

Lifestyle product photography - Omnipod -July 2020

A series of lifestyle and still life photographs with the main product surrounded by creatively styled and cleverly arranged props Howlett Photography studios are inviting our clients back to the London studio from mid-July

Luxury product photography - London Food Hamper - April 2020

A great time to showcase some product photography recently shot for Islamic gifting company, Muburak London. The still life photography, setbuild, styling and production was all completed in-house - literally in this case - as it was shot in my home studio in South London under isolation.

Creative cosmetic photography - Sanctuary spa - march 2020

With new creative ways of communicating and remote working we continue to provide photography and creative content whilst keeping everybody safe and well. Like most creative industries, Howlett Photography have felt a massive downturn in business some online companies still require still life and product photography and with new processes, including live video feed and email confirmation, we’re still providing awesome product photography and creative still life.

London Jewellery Photography - Diamonds & precious stones - Jan 2020

Jewellery photography is about making the product look luxurious and opulent. The precious metals need to look smooth and three dimensional and the diamonds or gem stones need to show depth, clarity and sparkle. Examples of my creative jewellery photography can be found on my jewellery portfolio page . And although the following selection of jewellery photography remains simple, it also highlights the amazing real diamonds, high quality gem stones

Jewellery on Model - Patrick Mavros - December 2019

A selection of jewellery photography both still and moving imagery. Model is wearing various jewellery items, shot for African jewellery brand in London photographic studios

cosmetic still life - revolution beauty - september 2019

Still life product photography can be used for a multitude of different formats and marketing media, from gifs & moving imagery for social media to high resolution large scale advertising photography for billboards & posters. There are lots of possibilities and options and although there are some obvious similarities such as visual appeal and creative thinking there are a number of differences, sometimes in the approach. This is why its important to know the final usage requirements before starting a project.

creative lifestyle product photography - vava electronics - august 2019

I have the pleasure of shooting lots of different product types from cosmetics, food drink and liquids , luxury jewellery items and fashion accessories. This week we focus on a shoot for a new brand to the UK selling electrical products,. For this shoot i was asked to create a series of creative lifestyle product shots for a baby monitor and camera showing the product in different lifestyle setups.

Jewellery still life & models - 77 diamonds - July 2019

3 different disciplines for a single high end jewellery advertising campaign required simple planning, creative thinking and experience. This meant the still life photography, model shots and video content complement each other seamlessly. Keeping it simple doesn’t have to mean easy - the model shots alone required a fantastic team in charge of styling, hair & make up. Simplicity is key to consistency which is crucial to building brand identity with photography.

Cosmetics & beauty products - Sanctuary - June 2019

Summer sand with cosmetics, creative still life photography for beauty brands Sanctary. The creative product photography was used across lots of different platforms including large scale in-store posters and point of sale marketing displayed in health stores across the UK. The cosmetic still life photography was split over several sessions providing a wide range of creative content for spring and summer campaigns.

Model photography - Margo Jewellery - May 2019

Shooting jewellery can sometimes combine both still life and fashion elements as part of a single campaign. Above all, pre-planning is essential - the types and numbers of shots required, studio and prep space requirements, hair/makeup artists, stylists, props - the list isn’t endless, but there are loads to be considered

still life fashion accessories - champion freeze - April 2019

sky blue hooded jumper with white tassels settled into a bed of ice cubes. A creative product photograph for fashion brand Champion. Part of a series of still life photography for their website and social media

Perfumes & Fragrances - cosmetics photography -March 2019

a product photograph can tell a thousand words - and whilst it can take just one cosmetic still life photographer to execute, it takes the planning of a thousand ideas to bring to bring a single vision to life. The brief always serves as a steer in the right direction for any still life shoot

Creative Still Life fashion Products - Thread - Feb 2019

Still life photography for fashion brand Thread. Creative fashion flat lay and overhead accessories, product photography created from a recent shoot in London. Working with strong art direction and a fantastic team of stylists the following shoot was a great success. All product packshot and creative still life photography created in London by chris howlett

Perfume & cosmetics - Thameen Fragrance - Jan 2019

A collection of luxury cosmetic bottles from London perfume and fragrance brand Thameen. Creative still life photography with glossy perspex reflection with vivid blue and gold colours. Product photographer chris howlett created this advertising packshot in London Studio.

Still Life Cosmetics - Bottling the Coast - December 2018

Creative still life photography for a series of fragrances, based around four coastal holiday resorts in the UK. Each set both complementary and unique. Still life imagery, and advertising style product photography from london product photographer

Product & food photography - Benecol - November 2018

Large food and drinks brands require still life photography often used for national advertising campaigns, with imagery used on social media as well as in print for publications and billboards. I worked with my favourite food stylist in new South London photography studio

Jewellery on model - Product photography - October 2018

Model jewellery photography along with uniquely mirrored product imagery. Artistic compositions which complement the product packshot photography. Jewellery business looking for creative still life, product packshot and/or model photography get in contact with chris howlett photography

Creative Still Life Jewellery - Rock & Raw - July 2018

Creative still life and model photography. A few examples of the creative still life photography, next week will showcase some of the model and product packshots All photography created in product packshot jewellery studio in south london by creative photographer chris howlett.

Advertising food & drink photography - Cocacola - May 2018

Still life food and drink photography for Coca-Cola. The breif entailed product photography for a seasonal advertising campaign incorporating food recipes that would accompany the drinks products. All shot in south London photography studio which has a full fitted kitchen suitable for all type's of cooking and preparation.

Product Photography - Asda Fashion Accessories - April 2018

Recent still life creative product photography for George ASDA, shot on location in a heart of London. . The fashion products and accessories were styled with pre-made props to create a series of promotional shots, creative and packshot photography created in london and the uk

Fashion accessories - still life & jewellery - Conrad & Hilton - March 2018

Still life photography for print demand the highest quality imagery in a large resolution format which retains detail and rendition. photography for luxury brands Waldorf Astoria and Conrad featuring still life compositions of fashion products, jewellery and accessories. Shot in howlett photography studios in London

Food Photography & Gift Hampers - Mubarak - Feb 2018

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 my food stylist

Still Life Cosmetics - on location in London - January 2018

The photography featured is taken for Playboy Fragrances. The image was taken on a luxurious rug found in one of the many beautifully furnished bedrooms, shot as a overlay this creative perfume cosmetic product photograph works great as a advertising still life image. Howlett photography

Still Life Fashion Accessories - Bentals Center - December 2017

home & lifestyle selection and has a classic sill life feel modern, simple and elegant style, reflected in the choice of products and autumnal and wintry colours and textures

creative cosmetics - still life & gifs - Fudge - October 2017

creative still life and moving images for UK cosmetics brand Fudge. The brief was to create some eye-catching product photography imagery in line with the energy exuded by the brand which would be used for social media and other advertising platforms

still life designs & creative packshots - DD London- December 2017

still life photographer for advertising and design agencies. Product photography for creative agency DDLondon, a series of high quality design-led books, stationery and other printed materials.

cosmetics - perfume & fragrances - on location - oct 2017

Product and fashion still life photography for Playboy Fragrance. Taken with a considered approach creating a summer travel vibe. You can see examples of this in the first set of still life images.

jewellery photography on model - rockhound - september 2017

photographic collaboration with creative design team, Beast&Burden, to shoot model jewellery photography for Rock & Hound, whose jewellery has won multiple awards. shot in london studio

still life fashion kids accessories - ASDA - november 2017

Fashion still life product photography created for ASDA's George clothing and accessories range for kids and young adults, with the final shots being accompanied by copy in marketing materials, for both print and online publications. shot in London studio with lifestyle elements

still life home lifestyle & cosmetics - footpatrol - June 2017

The photographic breif was clear and product focused around premium luxury high black gloss background and shots with cloudy sky background. Creative fashion accessories for room fragrances

food photography - Essence Cuisine - august 2017

Essence encapsulates industrialist design and wholesomeness both in its interior design and food. The food and drink shots we created have been styled and produced to balance these cornerstones of 'Shoreditch Chic'.

beauty product photography - Sister & Co - July 2017

cosmetics is an important part of my studio photography. These images include a set of creative and packshot cosmetic photographs for London based beauty brand

London packshot & e-commerce fashion - Silk Tie Company - July 2017

e-commerce fashion with models and product packshot photography. Luxury fashion brand, The Silk Tie Company, produce an amazing array of silk ties & formal shirts

creative jewellery photography - RUIFIER - June 2017

locations in London, creating small bespoke creative sets used for creative jewellery photography. the ideas are based around the products themselves; in other cases, a theme or particular event is used as inspiration

lifestyle creative cosmetic packshots - tamese & jackson - June 2017

The cosmetic packshots were produced as a series of e-commerce style shots for the online store. Quality and speed are perfect matched for a this series of sleek cosmetic product packshots.

Still Life Cosmetic Packshot - Tropika - April 2017

Latest product photography for a new cosmetics range, Tropika, producing beauty products, message oils and creams containing only natural products. Cosmeitc Images on a white background using the ingredients as props, creating a luxury feel that reflects the fresh, bright and clean nature of the products.

creative jewellery photography - Annoushka valentines collection - March 2017

Creative jewellery photography for a well know London jewellery company, offering stunning collections of handmade fine and designer jewellery. The pieces i photographed included intricate charms and luxury earrings, demanding high quality jewellery photography. Shot in London studio by chris howlett

Food photography Luxury Chocolates - Saint Aymes - March 2017

Sumptuous luxury chocolates. A creative collaborative approach we created some great food photography in the south London studio. shot on luxury marble surface. Created in south london photography studio howlett photography

Food Photography - London location - The Straight & Narrow - Feb 2017

Food photography for a fantastic new restaurant in Limehouse. Teaming up again with food stylist, this week's blog features food & drink photography for website, menus and advertising imagery all for the straight and narrow

Jewellery photographer - London & the UK - Jan 2017

Variety of jewellery products. Photography clients based around Hatton Garden, and all over London. Providing both creative and packshot jewellery photography for rings bangles necklaces by chris howlett photography

Fashion Accessories - Still Life - House of Fraiser - December 2016

Product photography taken earlier in the year is now finally published. The following still life fashion images were created for the House of Fraiser Gift Guide, advertising the latest Ted Baker travel and fashion collection - some great product accessories

Drinks & Liquids Product Photography - tanqueray - november 2016

new creative drinks photography piece. The brief was to create two dynamic advertising product shots with liquids and splashes. Delivering this advertising style with liquids requires a combination of creative thinking and technical precisio

London Christmas Lights - Location videography - Idolights - december 2016

video and still photography for the company that make the Christmas lights on regent street in London. The lights on regent street are some of the best in London and probably the country. The Christmas lights are one of the most photographed in the UK so it was important that i produced a nice shot and created video that really showed off the high quality display of the lights

London still life Food Photography - Ugly Veg - November 2016

striking food photography of misshapen fruit and veg for online ethical editorial platform, Futurefrock. Rustic textures and vibrant tones of the many varieties of uniquely shaped squashes, peppers, aubergines, tomatoes and of course, curly cucumbers. Props were minimal in keeping with the theme - hessian and twine, wooden chopping boards and utensils, matte charcoal and slate surfaces.

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