James Williams, Bournemouth (2026)

22/10/2023

Great BTS stills from our recent shoot with B&W and McLaren Automotive – The Official Page thanks Rich Pearce Photography

11/10/2023

We're pleased to share this new work for and . Shot in our studios in Bournemouth .studio, we were lucky enough to work alongside the great teams at Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren to produce photography and video content for the new Zeppelin McLaren Edition. Thanks to all involved in this project.

Photography and video Directed and Shot by .williams at .studio
Gaffer
Producer
BTS Photography

Special thanks to at Bowers & Wilkins and the McLaren marketing team.

15/04/2023

Game. Changed. For the longest time we’ve been trying to work out how we best take our work to the next level and offer our clients more when it comes the quality of our output. We’ve been experimenting with new ways to improve our creative development and pre production processes, investing in lighting, grip equipment for our studios, new lenses and bringing on key, new members of staff to improve our offering. But this marks our biggest single leap in what we’ll be able to offer our clients, in both our productions and also equipment hire here at our studios. Introducing the RED V-Raptor VV, now available for use on all future productions and available for hire. This latest camera from RED Digital Cinema offers the ability to shoot full frame (Vista Vision) 8K at up to 120FPS, 6K S35 at 160FPS, 4K at 240FPS and 2K at 480FPS - all in glorious REDCODE Raw format with a claimed 17(+) stops of DR. It also features a totally insane 1000FPS mode with a mad crop, more on that later. The phrase ‘Cinematic’ is thrown around a lot without it really having a true, definable or easily quantifiable meaning. But with this camera at our disposal, we are now able to push our production values to the next level and unlock the way to delivering images worthy of the ‘Digital Cinema’ title for all our clients.

19/12/2022

I'm so deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our dear friend Andy Cahill last weekend. Andy wasn't just someone I had worked with over the years. Andy was someone I considered a friend. He came to our wedding with his wife, Andrea, and when we weren't working flat out, we'd always have time to catch up and geek out about the latest lighting equipment over a coffee or even chat about the latest gossip on the phone. Andy loved his work, possibly more than I - which always blew my mind. But we knew why. Because he found his calling, he was one of the best in the game. Everyone felt at ease when Andy was on set. He became legendary. Andy was a reliable, trustworthy, dependable and talented individual who wouldn't give up until we achieved precisely what we intended. He would do it whilst keeping his cool, with a level head and approached every challenge with a considered, calculated approach and forever with the right tool for the job. What made Andy truly unique was his compassion for others. He cared deeply about doing everything he could to make the best out of every situation and offering as much guidance and support as he could, without judgement and regardless of where you were in your career.
When I met Andy many years ago, I was photographing some products in his studio. It was a challenging shoot, I was inexperienced in studio photography, and I quickly realised I was well out of my depth. Andy subtly (so the client wouldn't notice I was panicking) whispered some advice in my ear, and we made a few tweaks together. It saved the shoot, and he opened my eyes to a whole new way of looking at lighting. I owe a lot to Andy over the years. His guidance and hard work on the many shoots we completed to introducing me to many great people in the industry. Andy had a significant impact on me and my career; I will miss him a lot. We'll do everything we can to keep his legacy alive within The Picture House. And to keep him alive in our memories with the many funny stories from our time on set together.

31/05/2022

We've been having a play in the studio with the Essentials bundle. This great little kit comprises of a range of beautifully made, moisture resistant MDF (not cheap polystyrene like some of them out there!!) different shapes props. We love how versatile and fun they are to work with and can quickly and easily create some visually pleasing results. Designed and made in the UK too! 🇬🇧 Gotta give mad props to for these little gems 🙌🤜🤛. They're available now in the studio for all future shoots 📸

09/01/2022

Lovely to get a bit of sun for a change! Feels like it's been raining nonstop for weeks. Winter in the UK means making the most of every glimmer of sunshine, so despite having a stinking cold, we still managed to pop out for a short walk around the forest. The Fujifilm X-T4 with the tiny Fujinon XF 27mm F/2.8 is such an awesome ultra-portable camera and lens combo. Compared to the more premium Fujinon glass, the 27mm F/2.8 isn't isn't the most exciting lens, but what it lacks in optical brilliance it certainly makes up in convenience and compactness. I love this little pancake lens almost purely for how little and light it is and when paired with the X-T4 its so small it'll fit in my coat picket. It's rather liberating just having a neat little camera package and leaving the big bodies and glass in the studio.

10/07/2021

Without a doubt my favourite of the 2021 - 037 Restomod version of the classic Group B rallying Lancia 037. So beautifully reimagined and re-engineered for the 21st century.

10/07/2021

So grateful to be able to get back out and go to Motorsport events 🙏 Couple of snaps from this year's

13/05/2021

(1/3) It was a little while ago now (in Covid-times, this feels like a lifetime ago) but I was lucky enough to have the privilege of shooting the beautiful Cardea range of loudspeakers. These stunningly hand build speakers are crafted to such an exceptional level that photographing them was an absolute joy. Back then however, we had no way of actually powering them, so my only regret is never hearing how these bits of kit sound. I'm informed however, they sound no less than sensational. Guess I'll have to take their word for it, for now! Featured in this shot is the Cardea Super 20A

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Gaffa and assist .the.gaffer

06/04/2021

Lifestyle photography of the beautiful new Wood Edition Mu-So. Shot on the
EOS R5 with RF 50MM f1.2L USM
To create the shadows on the wall we placed a plant in front of a .lighting 300D + 2x Fresnel.

Styling
Gaffa .the.gaffer &

14/03/2021

It may look a little empty right now, but I wanted to share with you all the new home for my business. And I can't wait to fill it with creatives and kit. I want this to be a space to collaborate with other creatives, welcome clients and make awesome work and memories. My business will now be based from 'The Picture House', in the studio next door to . It's a little empty at the moment, but in the next coming weeks, months and years I'll be making it our own and growing into it. In the center of the studio will be shooting space for small and medium sized shoots, anything larger we'll continue to shoot in the main studio. But the thing I'm most excited about it creating some tiny, semi-permanent 'lifestyle' corners in this space, with furniture and props etc. This will allow us to shoot fast turn around, cost effective content in spaces that look and feel like a real home locations, without the trouble and cost of shooting on location. Of course, nothing will ever replace a real shoot house, but these little 'moments' and spaces will allow us to do quick tests, experiment and clients provide alternatives to the typical studio shot. If you're passing, swing by for a covid safe visit and I'll stick the kettle on...once I buy a kettle that is ha!

14/03/2021

It may look a little empty right now, but I wanted to share with you all the new home for my business. And I can't wait to fill it with creatives and kit. I want this to be a space to collaborate with other creatives, welcome clients and make awesome work and memories. My business will now be based from 'The Picture House', in the studio next door to . It's a little empty at the moment, but in the next coming weeks, months and years I'll be making it our own and growing into it. In the center of the studio will be shooting space for small and medium sized shoots, anything larger we'll continue to shoot in the main studio. But the thing I'm most excited about it creating some tiny, semi-permanent 'lifestyle' corners in this space, with furniture and props etc. This will allow us to shoot fast turn around, cost effective content in spaces that look and feel like a real home locations, without the trouble and cost of shooting on location. Of course, nothing will ever replace a real shoot house, but these little 'moments' and spaces will allow us to do quick tests, experiment and clients provide alternatives to the typical studio shot. If you're passing, swing by for a covid safe visit and I'll stick the kettle on...once I buy a kettle that is ha!

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