Commercial Photographer London | Creating Impactful Visuals for Brands and Events

I’m a London-based commercial photographer working with companies across the UK and internationally. I specialise in creating strategic, high-quality photography and short video content for corporate events, marketing campaigns, websites, and branded communications.

With 20+ years of experience, I help marketing teams, PR agencies, and forward-thinking brands tell powerful visual stories — from corporate conferences to lifestyle shoots, team portraits, and full-scale brand image libraries.

Why Choose Me as Your Commercial Photographer?

Based in London, Working UK-wide and Internationally
Available for assignments across the UK and abroad — from global summits to brand activations.

Experienced in B2B and Brand Communications Trusted by PR teams, in-house marketers, and agencies to deliver visuals that align with messaging and brand tone.

Fast Turnaround, Clear Communication On time, on brief, and on brand. From pre-shoot planning to final file delivery, I keep your workflow moving.

Commercial Photography for editorial, marketing and advertising projects

Corporate & Enterprise, Expert coverage for board meetings, large-scale conferences, investor roadshows, and annual general meetings.

Hospitality and food Compelling imagery of restaurants, food festivals, chef portraits, and menu showcases that drive bookings and delight audiences.

Creative Agencies,Collaborative shoots for advertising campaigns, brand activations, and portfolio showcases designed to amplify creative vision.

Tech & Startups, Dynamic coverage of product launches, hackathons, and networking events that highlight innovation, culture, and team dynamics.

Corporate Event Photography with a Photojournalistic Edge

Event photographer London – Adobe Max Summit.

Early in my career, I worked with newspapers, magazines, and international agencies like Camera Press, where I honed my ability to capture impactful moments with speed and accuracy. This press background fuels my approach to corporate event photography, allowing me to create images that are both visually striking and strategically useful for PR, reporting, and brand communications.

Branding Photography for PR, marketing and advertising campaigns

Personal Branding Photographer in London – office lifestyle by Rafael Bastos Photography.

Branding photography is a specialized form of photography that creates a visual identity for businesses, entrepreneurs, and professionals. It goes beyond simple portraits or product shots — branding photography tells a story, conveys personality, and builds trust by aligning visuals with a brand’s core message, values, and audience. I have a wide Branding Photography portfolio, check it out.

Professional Headshots, Business Portraits & Branding Photography

Corporate headshots for media professionals in London – Louise Minchin portrait by Rafael Bastos Photography.

Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, refreshing your company’s website, or launching a personal brand, the right portrait makes all the difference. I offer a range of options—from classic professional headshots against a clean background to more dynamic personal branding portraits that incorporate environment, context, and personality.

Through expert direction, thoughtful composition, and natural postproduction, I create portraits that feel powerful, authentic, and perfectly on-brand.

Food Photography For Brands, Restaurants & Catering Businesses

London food photographer in London – dish presentation by the chef by Rafael Bastos Photography.

In today’s visually driven world, high-quality food photography is essential to make an immediate emotional impact. Whether it’s for a menu, website, social campaign, or delivery app, compelling food imagery captures attention, builds brand identity, and drives customer action.

I work with restaurants, catering businesses, and food and lifestyle brands to create vibrant, appetising photography that feels fresh, polished, and on-brand. Each project is approached with a commercial eye—ensuring every image serves a marketing purpose.

Testimonials

Some Brands and clients I've supplied High Quality image content

As a commercial photographer in London, I’ve collaborated with agencies, startups, and global brands to deliver impactful imagery for their projects.

Commercial photography delivered for the Gov.uk
Professional photography shot at the Natural History Museum
Client Logo - Canva Education | Professional Photographer London.
Client Logo - Womad Festival | Professional Photography London.
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Client Logo - Sustrans | Commercial Photographer UK.
Client Logo - Kpler Data | Professional Photography London.
Client Logo - Lantana Catering | Commercial Photographer UK.
Client Logo - CIPFA Conference | Commercial Photographer UK
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Client Logo - City of London | Commercial Photography London.
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Client Logo - Eunomia | Commercial Photography UK.
Client Logo - Social Agency | Commercial Photography London.