about us
Who we are and what we do
Katie Hayward
Head of stills capture and video capture, Katie is the business owner and has been working in the industry for 8 years. She is an accredited member of the highly regarded Association of Photographers, she holds a degree in Photography and has academic qualifications in Digital Marketing. She also looks after all of the post production and editing.
Paul Mercer
Paul is our Drone Pilot extraordinaire, capturing all our aerial footage and stills and takes on a supporting role for some of our stills and video shoots too. Paul is a client relationship management expert, with some 28 years of experience in client-facing environments.
OUR
SERVICES
We offer a flexible approach to the needs of our clients, and can provide adhoc shoots, for when you need to be responsive to those last-minute requirements that arise, or we can offer retainer packages should you need a more long-term structured approach.
Our services include:
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Stills photography
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Short-form creative video
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Aerial drone capture
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Headshot and team groups shoot sessions
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Event coverage
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Creative direction and concept ideation
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Shoot planning support and guidance
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Post-production editing services
Retainer
Packages
Our packages are fully customised to each clients needs, and are designed for businesses that require regular, high-quality content rather than one-off shoots. This approach is a commitment to consistency, where we develop knowledge of your business over time, and each shoot builds upon the last, meaning every time we come to complete a shoot, we know exactly what is required. It gives a structured and intentional approach, with priority access, and predictable monthly costs while ensuring your visuals remain current year round as menus, seasons, teams and spaces evolve.
We can include:
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Stills photography, Video capture, drone capture
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Monthly, bi-monthly or quarterly shoots
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A specified number of edited assets for your needs, fully optimised for their intended usage
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Headshot and team groups shoot sessions
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Event coverage
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Variable usage licences
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Shoot planning support and guidance
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Priority scheduling
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Fast turnaround
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Online gallery hosting
Please contact us to discuss your needs and we can build you plan.
WHY US?
To be able to take great photos goes without saying as a photography business, but it is not the only goal - what is equally important is understanding you and your business needs. A photography business with a marketing mindset, and a deep knowledge of current trends is the gold standard, because the work they create is intentional and strategic. We pride ourselves in not just having years of experience in the aesthetics of the work, but also in digital marketing, leadership and customer relations. We are not just photographers, we are collaborators on your journey to success.
Get in Touch
We are based in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, but work UK-wide.
Please reach out using either the email address below, or by calling us:
E: info@katiehaywardphotography.co.uk
T: 07917 536251
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