WELCOME Here at GrimLight i specialise in making imagination become reality combining the very best in photography and photographic techniques with the very best in post production all under one roof. I am a professional photographer offering images with impact and originality, images that will help get both your brand and business noticed combining the very best in photography services and technologies.
Our name and brand GrimLight came off a play on words off a well known saying in my neck of the woods “It’s Grim Up North” with me coming from the North East of England. This turned into the perfect fit for the lighting style we have made our own over the years a gritty urban look and style which also fits well with or commercial photography and street photography work and our involvement in all things outdoors, hiking, wild camping and mental health.
Working with brands from the outdoor sector and small British cottage industries is one of our main goals moving forward as we work with established brands from this sector helping them grow with the right brand imagery and our wealth of digital marketing knowledge and so much more we are happy to assist and support our working clients with.
I offer a wide range of photography services which include.
Commercial portrait photography including head shots to create that professional image.
Automotive photography and car photography shots both static and mobile.
Bands and artists photography both studio shots or live, cd album artwork design.
Food and drink photography.
Press and PR photography.
Fashion & clothing photography.
Sport & professional athletes. How do you think brands like Nike, Adidas get those cool shots.
Post production work including image correction, re-touching, composite work.
Chroma screen - ( green and blue screen ).
Graphic design, logo design, images for web, business branding let us help take your website to the next level.
Movie poster design and creation.
Fully mobile studio we are specialists in wireless lighting so any location can become our canvas or studio space.
If I have not mentioned a service you require above let us know what you need we can accommodate. You imagine it, we create it.
HISTORY
I have more than 25 years experience in the photography industry across all photography disciplines along with a proven track record in the wedding and portrait sector along with the above. I also have a skillset with extensive experience from within the IT, Technology, Software, Web, Graphic Design, Technical Training and Legal sectors along with many years experience in both Sales, Branding and digital marketing. So I know what it takes to create imagery that will get you and your business noticed as part of using our photography services and I’m willing to share knowledge that will help you.
EQUIPMENT
I am a registered a long time Nikon Professional along with a Sony and Canon ambassador. I also a pioneer in the use of wireless lighting mixed with the best in post production skills our own style we like to call GrimLighting. We use Sony, Nikon and Canon camera equipment primarily but we can use any camera equipment or camera brands if needed. We use a mix of Godox flash / strobes along with Elinchrom lighting and a variety of modifier brands. We pride our selves in our use and specialist knowledge of cutting edge wireless lighting techniques, styles and equipment.
FUJI PRINTING PROFESSIONALS
We can supply work on any medium including professional printing services through a Fuji Prossional Print Labs. Prints include gloss, matt, metallic, canvas, acrylics as well as large format printing services. We can offer full online printing services and we also work with other print labs if existing relationships are already in place.
We also offer a more bespoke printing service when exhibition quality / premium quality is a must with or print partners Loxley Colour.
APPLICATION
Imagery is so important especially in this modern online world we’re every one is connected. You have just opened a new restaurant you will need food shots for menus, internal decor, marketing materials and to be used on your website. You could be a business that’s sells their own brand of clothing or tech company offering various hardware or services. Imagery will help you put this across to your potential clients / audience. There is also image optimisation to be considered depending on medium of focus be it print or web.
I can help you in many ways to create these so important images from advising on ideas, lighting, shoot ideas, concepts, post production, formatting, compositing and much more. I can explain and walk you through the full process from beginning to end in plain English no technical jargon needed. I can break down the time and logistics needed to create and complete each project from shoot time to editing and post production processes and work to the end result finished images if needed. I also offer a tailored service for small business and new startups on a one to one basis.
AREAS COVERED
I offer my photography services are available across Middlesbrough, Teesside, Cleveland, North Yorkshire and the Northeast of England but we will work across the UK if you have a project that peaks our interest we are always looking to widen our portfolio and create something truly original and awesome.
Im a passionate photographer that loves to create images and photographs that catch people’s attention.