Top Tips for Venue Hire in London

Top Tips for Venue Hire in London

SHOOTFACTORY london location company offers venue hire in London and a varied selection of venues for that make a perfect location for your event. We’ve put a lot of thought into best practice for hiring an events venue. Every single occasion is unique, of course, but there are a few points that we think are […]

How to Find Locations for Photo Shoots

How to Find Locations for Photo Shoots

The most common way to finding locations for a photo shoot, especially by brands, media and marketing agencies or professional photographers is to use a location library to search through locations they have on file, or use a location agency who will find locations for you based on the photo shoot brief. Using a Location […]

Bang & Olufsen Photo Shoot with Esquire

Bang & Olufsen Photo Shoot with Esquire

Bang & Olufsen wire fee home sound system with Esquire found the perfect photo shoot location in London. “Good technology should adapt to your needs, not the other way round. Whether you want to give your speakers pride of place or position them discreetly beside the sofa, cable-free solutions liberate your decor from unnecessary restrictions, […]

Millionaire feat. Nelly – Music Video Shoot Location

Millionaire feat. Nelly – Music Video Shoot Location

Cash Cash & Digital Farm Animals, Millionaire song used our Rectory location house in Surrey. The music video was directed by Sesan Ogunro, was released on June 27, 2016. Millionaire Music Video Music Video Shoot Location Name: Rectory Location: Surrey, RH1 This stunning house and gardens has large rooms with interesting decoration and props. Traditional […]

Guide to Hosting a Press and Marketing Event

Guide to Hosting a Press and Marketing Event

Every brand, from time to time, will find it necessary to host a press and/or marketing event. For those of you who are new to event hosting, the situation can cause a case of nerves. It doesn’t have to. As with most things, planning your event in advance will save you time, anxiety, money and […]

Little Mix – Little Me, Music Video Shoot Location

Little Mix – Little Me, Music Video Shoot Location

Little Mix – Little Me from the Salute Album used our Chapel location in Bermondsey, London to create the black and white edgy vibe for the music video. Little Me Music Video In an interview with FrontRowLiveEnt.com, regarding the official music video, Jesy Nelson said: “We’ve never really done a video like this before. This […]

Barker & Stonehouse “Eclectibles” Product Photo Shoot Location

Barker & Stonehouse “Eclectibles” Product Photo Shoot Location

Barker and Stonehouse latest autumn interior trends, used an old converted tram depot for their “Eclectibles” product photo shoot. The Ecletibles range is intended to create a sense of genuine uniqueness, influenced by both Nordic and Bohemian. Barker and Stonehouse Eclectibles View the Autumn Collection: www.barkerandstonehouse.co.uk/autumn16 Product Shoot Location Hackney Location: London, E5 Old tram […]

Creating a Relaxed Photo Shoot with Mario Testino

Creating a Relaxed Photo Shoot with Mario Testino

The most unforgettable shots are the in-the-moment-of-the-moment ones: unrehearsed, unposed, and completely natural. Internationally renowned photographer Mario Testino built his career on the concept of capturing his subjects’ subtle nuances through a single, offbeat smile or unplanned lapse of posture. Celebrity, model, and newcomer all have one thing in common through Testino’s lens: irreplicable individuality. […]

A Tour of England’s Architectural History

A Tour of England’s Architectural History

How far back can the history of architecture be traced throughout the British Isles? It’s a longer timeline than you may first imagine, since myriad generations of homo sapiens occupied and decorated caves when the isles were connected to mainland Europe. As ice ages came and went, our homeland emerged as an island empire, and […]

The Concrete Appeal in Modern Architecture

The Concrete Appeal in Modern Architecture

Concrete in architecture has became popular for a number of reasons. Like the brick house in the story of the three little pigs, the durability of concrete withstands the winds of time. It provides superior protection from the elements of nature while also providing a comforting sense of permanence. The definition of architectural concrete is […]

Quick Guide to Filming in the UK

Quick Guide to Filming in the UK

The Fast & The Furious 6, Anna Karenina, Snow White & The Huntsman, Prometheus, Maleficent, Guardians of the Galaxy, and several of the Star Wars movies all have one thing in common. The majority of the footage in these films was shot in the United Kingdom. It’s not only the rolling hills or stunning scenery […]

Beginners Tips for Product Photography

Beginners Tips for Product Photography

Product photography is an integral part of making your products look appealing to consumers. If you don’t use proper lighting or take care to create a desirable impression with your photographs, your products won’t look their best. If you leave it the sole responsibility of your product description, that’s going to end up lowering your […]

Architectural Photography: Tips on Photographing Buildings

Architectural Photography: Tips on Photographing Buildings

Architectural photography is the truest test of a photographers skills and techniques in photography. The nature of photographing buildings and architecture is complex and, at times, difficult, because it involves more than just the subject matter of the photography. It requires emphasis on the photographers ability to manage details of the photograph such as lighting […]

8 of the Hottest Interior Design Trends to Watch Out For in 2016

8 of the Hottest Interior Design Trends to Watch Out For in 2016

2016 is in full swing, and summer is the time of reinvention. That means that this year’s interior design trends are creeping up and we should all be in the loop about what is hot and what should be left in 2015. 1. Gallery Walls A style of wall art that has been popping up […]

Stunning Apartment Kitchen Designs in London

Stunning Apartment Kitchen Designs in London

SHOOTFACTORY is very privileged to have access to some of the best Apartments in London. These stunning London apartments are part of our location library and are available to use for Photo shoots. These apartment kitchens are suitable for stills, fashion shoots, celebrity and beauty shots, as well as interiors photography. You may even recognize […]

White and Black Interior Trends

White and Black Interior Trends

The black and white is a trending style in today’s interior design world. This monochromatic concept is versatile and transitional and will add a splash of sophistication to any room. While some may view this colour scheme as dull or unexciting there are many ways to incorporate texture and patterns into the room to spice it […]

Instagram Perfect Picture Tips

Instagram Perfect Picture Tips

A beautiful photograph invites someone into an experience. Taking a photo is an art. It is perspective and it is full of emotion. Pictures are a form of expression and are a way to capture and handcuff time as it stands still on canvas or in a frame forever. Pictures are also becoming a powerful […]

Amazing Church Conversion and Photo Shoot Location

Amazing Church Conversion and Photo Shoot Location

Take a look inside this amazing church conversion located in London NW10. This amazing church conversion is a new addition to SHOOTFACTORY, location portfolio. As a Location agency, we have thousands of unique and stunning location houses in London available for Photo shoots, TV shoot locations, Film locations, Product launches and Music videos, but this […]

The Importance of Product Photography When Selling Online

The Importance of Product Photography When Selling Online

You have less than three seconds to capture your customer’s attention. Three seconds. Make it count. The average Internet user is bombarded with ads, news stories, emails and ads. Users have learned to focus with laser precision on only the content they need. Make yours count by using only the best online product photography for […]

How To Scout Photography Locations

How To Scout Photography Locations

Have you ever wondered what makes a particular image so spectacular that you feel you can instantly relate to it? Does a beautifully captured photographic shot make you wonder about the story it is trying to depict? Can you see the artistry that a photographer is attempting to portray through one of his clicks? The […]