Commercial Photography in Cumbria and Beyond
Your Trusted Commercial Photographer in Cumbria, Carlisle, The Lake District & Borders
If you’re looking for commercial photography in Carlisle, The Lake District, Cumbria, or the surrounding areas, you’ve come to the right place!
Austwick Media works with businesses of all sizes across Cumbria, Lancashire, and the Borderlands region to capture professional photos that truly represent their vision. Our expert team is also available for projects further afield upon request.
We specialise in providing bespoke professional photography services that are perfect for websites, social media, brochures, and more.
Whether you run a small business or an established brand in or around Cumbria, you can rely on our personalised commercial photographic services to upgrade your visual presence.
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Areas We Cover
Based in Carlisle, Austwick Media serves clients located anywhere in Cumbria and Lancashire, including Carlisle and Lancaster.
We offer commercial photography for small businesses and large organisations throughout the North West and North East of England. We can even travel to the Scottish Borders!
Our commercial photography services cover areas such as:
- Carlisle, The Great Border City
- The whole of the Borderlands region
- The Lake District
- The entire Cumbria region, now divided into two new counties
- The newly revived Cumbrian counties of Cumberland and Westmorland and Furness
- Lancashire (Lancs)
- The City of Lancaster
- Northumberland
Your Brand Photography Deserves More Than Stock Photos
Why choose commercial photography for your business?
Unlike generic stock photos, high-quality, custom imagery conveys authenticity and builds trust with your audience.
That’s why our bespoke commercial brand photography in Cumbria or Lancashire can help your local business stand out from the competition by showcasing your products, services, team, and spaces in a way that truly connects with your customers.
Professional commercial photographers like Brian Austwick work closely with you to understand your vision and tailor their services to your exact needs, ensuring every photo reflects your brand’s unique identity and engages audiences in a meaningful way.
As commercial photographers based in Carlisle, we provide expert commercial photographic services to businesses in or around Cumbria and Lancashire. But you’re not limited to still photography… Austwick Media also provides video services and utilises the latest professional photo technology, including drones for aerial perspectives that capture attention and elevate your visuals even further.
How to use commercial photography for property, products, experiences, and more...
Uses for Commercial Photographic Services
Commercial photography is incredibly versatile and caters to various industries. Every type of business can benefit from unique content created by commercial photographers. At Austwick Media, we’ve found that commercial photography in Cumbria is particularly popular within sectors such as retail, hospitality, education, real estate, logistics and distribution.
Whether you need professional photographs to sell a property, launch a new business or rebrand, kickstart a marketing campaign, refresh your website imagery, update staff headshots, or print a company brochure, commercial photographic services are the perfect solution to communicate your brand’s message effectively.
You can use your bespoke photographs to attract property sales or promote your business and its products, services, or people in a range of print and digital media, including:
- Websites and blogs
- Product photography for e-commerce operations
- Social media campaigns
- Internal training and communications
- Email newsletters
- Print collateral like brochures and posters
- Press releases and editorial features
Our Approach to Commercial Photography
A personalised approach to every shoot
Every commercial photoshoot starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your vision, the story you want to tell, and the results you aim to achieve.
You may also decide to combine your commercial photography package with some of our other services, like video production or drone photography. Please note that we currently do not offer studio photography, but we do have a variety of visual solutions which may suit your requirements.
Together, we then plan the location, decide on the required shots, and coordinate all necessary details, such as ensuring the right people, products, or props are on-site. For the hospitality sector, our property photography preparations include weather watching and arranging times when the lighting will be right to showcase your property effectively.
This collaborative planning stage is crucial to ensure your visuals convey the right message and perfectly match your brand’s identity and target audience. Once we have all the details agreed, we’ll provide you with a firm quotation for approval. This ensures transparency and allows you to plan confidently.
The next step is to get a date in the diary for a professional photoshoot. This may be arranged for a few hours, a full day, or multiple days, depending on your requirements. We will organise this with you to allow for sufficient time and suitable weather conditions to capture the best shots.
Last but not least is post-production. Our commercial photography editing process adds the finishing touches to ensure your photos are polished and ready for use across all media platforms.
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Location Scouting Services
Need help finding the perfect spot for your shoot?
Based in Carlisle, we know the best locations in Cumbria and its surrounding areas, including Lancashire, Northumberland, and the Borders of Scotland.
Brian Austwick regularly works in a variety of settings across the North West and North East of England, from offices and warehouses to hotels and salons – and of course, throughout the beautiful landscapes of the Lake District and Northumberland!
From picturesque Lake District backdrops and serene countryside views to bustling business environments and industrial vibes in Penrith, Barrow, or Lancaster, we’ll help you choose the perfect spot to complement your brand. Just let us know if you need assistance with location scouting for commercial photography in Cumbria and beyond!
It costs less than you think!
Commercial Photography Rates
Austwick Media tailors commercial photography packages to the unique needs of each business. We understand that every project is different, which is why we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all pricing.
Instead, we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to explore your vision, discuss your goals, and develop a custom quote that aligns with your budget and requirements. Our process is fully transparent, ensuring you understand exactly what’s included and how costs are calculated.
Our competitive commercial photography rates are cost-effective and reflect the bespoke nature of our services. This ensures you get the most value out of your investment.
Let's work together!
Need commercial photography services in Carlisle, Cumbria, or surrounding areas in Lancaster or the Scottish Borders? Choose Brian Austwick as your commercial photographer for all your advertising and marketing needs.
Commercial Photography Cumbria FAQs
We cover a wide variety of public and private sector projects. We specialise in commercial photography for events, education, editorial, interior and products, as well as drone photography and filming. Our work is typically commissioned for marketing campaigns, PR, websites, social media and in magazines.
The best thing to do is give us a call to discuss your project requirement and timings. Alternatively, complete the contact form here.
Most of our work is within Cumbria and the Lake District National Park. However, we do travel for projects with some of our clients. Please contact us to discuss your project requirement.
Generally speaking, as with all photography, painting or illustrating – copyright belongs to the person who created the image. Upon payment, We will give you permission to use the images for marketing and communications in print and online. If you have any questions, please do give us a call.
Yes, we have full public liability insurance up to £5 million for photography and £2m for drone services.
We understand that life happens, people get ill and sometimes shoots have to be rearranged. Please give us as much advance notice as possible before cancelling or postponing a commercial photography shoot. It may be necessary to cover the cost of models/stylists booked for a day and to cover our time.
Because no two commercial photography shoot requirements are the same, the only way to establish a cost is to discuss your requirements with us. For example, the distance travelled, shoot length, models or stylists required, or specific equipment can all impact on cost. Please contact us and we will be happy to quote in advance.
As a commercial photographer, I understand you may need the shots for a specific date. As such, I will endeavour to meet your deadlines. However, after a shoot has taken place, there is still work to do in identifying the best images, colour balancing shots and in some instances, retouching unwanted elements. Again, this is something best discussed at the start of any project.
Yes, all images are securely stored on a dedicated online portal.
Yes, we can retouch certain elements of a photograph. However, it really does depend on exactly what you’re wanting to achieve and how much time is involved.
We use high-spec Canon cameras, special filters, tripods, Specialised audio recording equipment for interviews and sound bites, a gimble for videography and DJI Drones for aerial photography and video.
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Professional Photography, Videography & Drone Content For Businesses
"Brian photographed our business conference (Conference Cumbria) in October 2023. Leading up to the event communication was easy with all emails quickly answered. Everything went just as smoothly on the day of the conference and we received the photos quickly afterwards. The finished photos are excellent and perfectly captured the day. Five stars!"
Joe Sanders, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce