Credit: Charles Harris, Phoenix, USA
For many global brands, the instinct has long been to send the same photographer or production teams to every market. The logic seems simple: one team, one vision, total control. But when your brand operates across multiple regions, capturing consistent, high-quality imagery can be a challenge. And flying a centralised crew might seem straightforward, but delays, […]
Talking to Mike Owen, Head of Marketing at EIZO UK There’s a saying that goes, “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For commercial photographer Duncan Nicholls, that sentiment has long rung true. With an 18 year career built on capturing powerful sports and lifestyle imagery with some of […]
As an agency working with photographers worldwide, we see firsthand how often creatives are asked to give away their time and craft without payment. Sometimes it is presented as “exposure,” other times as a “great opportunity.” On the surface, these offers can appear tempting, especially to those starting out. Yet the real question is not […]
Inclusive Photography: How Capturing Disability Can Unlock the Purple Pound. When was the last time you photographed someone with a disability not as a stereotype, but as part of everyday life? For many photographers, the answer is rarely, if ever. And yet, nearly 1 in 4 people in the UK and 1.3 billion people globally […]
What if your most powerful brand asset wasn’t your product, your logo, or your latest campaign, but the people already working within your organisation? In a marketplace saturated with polished stock imagery and staged perfection, authenticity has become harder to achieve and easier to detect when it is missing. Employee brand photography offers something fundamentally […]
Why personal photography projects matter for creative growth, community storytelling and building a stronger portfolio. At Global Assignments we believe strong photography comes from photographers who invest in their own storytelling and community engagement. In a world flooded with visual content, it’s rarely technical ability that sets photographers apart. Cameras and editing tools are more […]
Why a Visual Brand Library Licence supports long-term brand use Organisations today use photography across far more touchpoints than ever before, from marketing and communications to employer brand, internal platforms and regional campaigns. Yet licensing models have not always evolved at the same pace. The Visual Brand Library licence was developed to address this gap, […]
What is a photography niche? A photography niche is a specific area of photography that you specialise in, such as personal branding, commercial, or lifestyle photography. It helps you stand out, attract the right clients, and position yourself as an expert. And let’s be honest: the photography world isn’t exactly short of talent. But in […]
Delivering Consistent Portrait Photography Across Six Global Cities This multi-location photography case study explores how Global Assignments delivered consistent portrait photography across six international cities for the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. The photography needed to feel premium, editorial and aligned with the institution’s refined academic identity. The challenge was delivering consistent, high-quality portrait […]
If you’re wondering how to price photography, you’re not alone. Many photographers struggle with setting rates, often undervaluing their work just to win clients. But pricing your photography properly is essential if you want a sustainable, professional business. And let’s have an honest word about pricing. If you’re a photographer who’s nervously wondering whether to […]
What Are Photographer Cost Proposals? Photographer cost proposals are detailed breakdowns of pricing for a shoot, including creative fees, production costs, time, and business overheads. A strong proposal ensures your work is priced accurately and reflects the true value of your expertise. Budgeting and pricing can often feel like a minefield for photographers. This closer […]