Illustrative stock photography · cottonbro studio / Pexels
BUILT AROUND YOUR BRIEF
Document the process without getting in its way.
Behind-the-scenes photography gives an audience a way into how a project is made. It can show a crew at work, the build-up to a performance, a set taking shape or the care behind a product. The coverage needs to fit around the main production, with clear boundaries about access and what can be shared.
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Agree the story and the boundaries.
Tell us which parts of the process matter, who needs to appear and what must remain confidential. We work from a schedule and a named production contact, with any restricted areas, embargoed material or commercially sensitive details identified before the shoot.
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Keep the production moving.
A BTS photographer needs room to observe without blocking cameras, distracting performers or interrupting a live take. We agree safe working positions, movement and any restrictions on flash or sound. Directed crew portraits can be planned for a suitable break rather than inserted into a busy sequence.
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Separate documentation from campaign imagery.
Candid process photographs and carefully staged promotional portraits serve different purposes. We can discuss both, but give each the time it needs. For a broader launch collection, commercial brand photography helps connect the supporting images to the finished campaign.
HOW IT RUNS
How behind-the-scenes coverage works.
Before
Agree the story
What the audience should see: the team, the craft, the scale or the process.
Set-up
Quietly in the room
Positions agreed with the production so photography never gets in the way.
During
Process and people
Equipment, decisions, preparation and the moments between takes.
Delivery
Story-ready images
A selection in running order, ready for social posts, case studies and press.
WHERE THE PHOTOGRAPHS GO
Where behind-the-scenes images go.
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Social posts
Authentic, in-progress images that perform alongside the finished work.
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Case studies
Show clients the process and effort behind the result.
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Recruitment and culture
Real images of your team doing the work.
BEHIND OUR OWN SHOOTS
The set before the shot.
These behind-the-scenes photographs document our Jellyshotz product shoots: the lights, backdrops and careful arranging that never appear in the finished images.
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SCOPE, EDITING & DELIVERY
A clear brief. A considered quote.
Our published photography rate starts at £249 for the first hour per photographer, then £99 for each additional hour. The final quote depends on the coverage, location, crew, planning and finishing you need.
We agree the image selection, editing, file formats, intended use and delivery date before booking. Tell us about detailed retouching or an early selection so the time is included in the plan. Check our current photography pricing and request a quote for your specific shoot.
We are based near Sudbury in Suffolk and work across Essex, London and the UK. Travel and location arrangements are agreed for each booking.
PRACTICAL ANSWERS
Behind-the-Scenes Photography: your questions.
Can you work alongside a film crew?
Yes. We agree the coverage with the production lead and work within the camera, sound and movement restrictions of the set.
Will you publish photographs before our launch?
Discuss confidentiality and embargoes in the booking. Publication and portfolio use should follow the agreed permissions.
Can you photograph rehearsals and preparation?
Yes. Include those periods in the schedule, with the appropriate venue and production permissions.
Are video frame grabs the same service?
No. Dedicated still photography is planned and captured as photographs. A frame taken from a video should be described as a video still.
LET’S TALK ABOUT THE SHOOT
Show how it comes together.
Tell us about the production, the moments behind it and the access available.