So why should you book us for your photo shoot?

10 reasons why we are set apart from all those other photographic companies...

1. Over ten years experience at the cutting edge of Press & PR Photography
In the past ten years we have indeed been at the cutting edge, our work has been published all around the globe with images appearing in the British National Press, across the whole spectrum of titles.  Matt can boast as being one of the few photographers to have had his images on the front cover of every British National Newspaper on more than one occasion.  We have undertaken assignments for clients such as The Walt Disney Company, Reebok, British Airways, Virgin, The Orient Express, American Airlines, The IPR, Conran, Hilton International and the Metropolitan Police to name a few.

2. Leading the way in Digital Photography
We were one of the first professional photographers in the UK to use digital cameras as our preferred tool on a day to day basis.  Our knowledge in the field of digital imaging is widely recognized.  "Digital photography has revolutionized the way we work now", Matt says, "all too often the benefit of using digital is not passed on to the client, that's why at NewsPics we have redressed the balance and appreciate the importance of our clients and their needs".

3. Digital is instant so why should I have to wait for my images?
Exactly!  And that is why when you use NewsPics, you don't have to.  Index sheets will be placed on a unique website straight after the shoot so that you and your client can view them as soon as possible, where ever you are in the world.  The web link can be sent to anyone you choose to see the images. Specific images can be transmitted while still at the shoot, press ready and suitable for publication.  You will still receive your traditional printed index sheets the very next day.  Publications will not wait for images, why should you?

4. Versatility
We know that an image which would be perfect for the broadsheets would not necessarily be suited to the tabloid press and visa versa.  When we carry out an assignment we cover the whole of the media's needs.  Our photographers will not just shoot to a specific image type, this offers our clients the opportunity of having their images published in all of the press, not just a selected few.  We are renowned for our commercial adaptability and will not just shoot images that we just would want to shoot.  Art is fine but the importance to you the client is that your images are seen by the largest audience possible, we also do not charge you for copyright usage. "I don't do that sort of photography", is not something you will hear from us.  Our experience in Press and PR Photography reflects this.  We have covered everything from a family christening through to the Kosovo conflict.  We also know what the papers want to see.

5. A fast and Professional service
We know all too well that time is of the essence in today's society and we work accordingly.  Too often the photographer will take hours to obtain an image suitable for your needs.  We are used to working under stress and tight time restraints.  If you only have ten minutes to achieve the images, that's fine, we work fast, effectively, and we produce the same high standard professional results that you would always expect from us.

6. Service with a smile
We genuinely enjoy our work.  What is the point in doing it if you are not having fun?  This reflects through our photography, our ability to put both the client and the subject at ease in the knowledge that we know what we are doing and that we will do it well.  "I myself would not want to sit around for an hour having my picture taken and I do not expect the people who I photograph to either", says Matt.  Service is lacking within all too many service industries today, certainly not in our work.  Matt's smile is becoming his trademark!

7. Beat the deadlines with NewsPics
Whatever the assignment, we are aware that there will be a deadline, whether it is the press deadline for closing off the paper or the fact that your client is flying out of the country in an hour.  We take a laptop computer on all assignments which gives you and your client, the opportunity to view your images instantly and send selected pictures direct from the shoot, anywhere in the world.  We use regular phone lines, ISDN lines and Mobile Communications to ensure that your images arrive where you want them to, when you want them to.  We have a professional in-house team which handles all bookings and image requests to ensure that should you also need prints, these can be delivered to you via courier if required, you will have one point of contact with us, no more 'I'm on a shoot, I'll call you back later...', something I'm sure you're used to with other photographers.  Images can be transmitted to our office from the shoot, they may even arrive back at your office before you do!

8. We 'bump the lamp'!
The Walt Disney Company talk about 'bumping the lamp'. A reference to the making of Roger Rabbit. It took weeks to make one small scene where Roger bumps into the ceiling lamp when he enters the room.  Most people would not notice the work involved and the shot lasted a few seconds on screen, they did it though because they are Disney.  NewsPics takes the same view and 'bumps the lamp' at every opportunity.  Cutting corners and trimming the service to our clients is not what we are about.  If we can put ourselves out to service your needs then we will do.  We want to create the 'WOW' factor in the hope that you simply will not be able to resist using us time and time again.

9. Security of information
When you are launching a new product or service, secrecy is something that is very important to you.  The last thing you want on the morning of the launch is to find that your competitor launched theirs yesterday!  Matt has even signed the Official Secrets Act through his PR work for the Metropolitan Police Service.  We will not breech your trust and know how important keeping your information secure is.

10. Competitive and cost effective
We pride ourselves on being able to offer the best possible service at the best possible price.  We offer an incredibly cost effective solution and realize that you will be working to a budget too, we offer a premiere service without loading the costs onto you.  We are also able to tailor our service to your individual clients needs, costing assignments either by the hour, full day, half day and sometimes even by the half hour if required.  We know the restraints that you have placed on you by your clients and are always happy to work within your needs.