Authentic brand and commercial photography
Featured project: Thrive Bushcraft
Capturing the raw, hands-on experience of outdoor skills and wilderness craft. Project purpose was to provide authentic visual assets for web, social media, and marketing.
Thrive Bushcraft runs bushcraft and foraging courses in Dartmoor National Park. They needed an authentic suite of visual assets to showcase the deep subject knowledge of founder Alex, while capturing the intimate, hands-on atmosphere of the Devon wilderness.
Our shoot focused heavily on rich natural light and texture—the warm glow of embers, classic camp crockery, and lush foliage—creating a cozy, immersive feel while unobtrusively capturing Alex instructing in his element.
“What impressed me most was how seamlessly Val aligned his work with our existing visual style and website aesthetic, matching the feel of our previous imagery while still contributing his own style... The high-quality photos he delivered perfectly tell the story of Thrive Bushcraft. I couldn't be happier with the results and would recommend him without hesitation.”
Alex, Founder of Thrive Bushcraft
Visual Assets Built for Outdoor & Specialist Brands
I’m a Warwickshire-based outdoor photographer helping independent retailers, gear specialists, and lifestyle brands showcase their products and community in action.
Modern outdoor enthusiasts scroll past polished, studio product shots—they connect with real environment, functional gear, and authentic adventure. My background in detailed outdoor photography means I capture your store, staff expertise, and kit exactly as it's meant to be seen: performing naturally in the elements.
What to expect from a commercial shoot:
Minimal Equipment Footprint: No bulky studio rigs or intrusive setups. I work entirely with natural and ambient light to keep shoots fast, mobile, and non-disruptive to your daily operations.
A Complete Asset Library: A balanced mix of wide environmental scenes, action portraits, and close-up detail shots designed specifically for website banners, social channels, and print.
Ready-to-Use Files: Delivered with multiple exported copies per image—individually tailored and crop-optimised for high-resolution printing, website display, and seamless Instagram posting.
Commercial Investment & Transparency
Commercial pricing reflects the direct business value, brand elevation, and commercial licensing rights delivered to your company. My rates are fully transparent, covering on-location shooting time, professional colour grading, and complete commercial usage rights.
Half-Day Brand Storytelling — From £550
Up to 4 hours on-location (in-store, workshop, or local outdoor field test).
Ideal for seasonal stock updates, staff/mechanic profiles, or focused product showcases.
Includes a curated digital library (25+ edited photos) with full web, print, and social media commercial usage rights.
Full-Day Commercial Coverage — From £950
Up to 8 hours on-location.
Comprehensive coverage across your store, full team, workshop process, and on-location outdoor gear testing.
Includes a complete digital library (60+ edited photos) with full web, print, and social media commercial usage rights.
Location & Multi-Day Expeditions:
Available for on-location field tests, brand trips, and trail shoots across the UK (e.g., Wales, Peak District, Scotland). Custom scopes including travel, accommodation, and extended coverage are calculated on request.
Delivery: Your complete, fully colour-graded digital image library is delivered via a private portal within 14 days, ready for immediate commercial deployment.