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New Studio Premises

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I am in. Hurrah!

So two weeks, a few broken fingernails and 15 litres of paint later my new studio is looking tip top! The new space is situated in Clavering House which many people know as the old Robson Brown premises in Newcastle city centre. I am near Central Station and iconic landmarks like the High Level Bridge and the Castle Keep so it is a beautiful area of town to work.

The studio has a cave-like feel as it’s all underground it’s full of curves, arches and exposed stone. I have painted it fully white for flexible shooting area and have various Coloramas too. It’s perfect for portraiture, commercial shoots, fashion and much more! For any budding photographers in Newcastle, students or professionals without a space, the equipment can be hired by the hour at competitive rates so you just have to bring your camera. Drop me a line at sarah@sarahdeanephotography and ask for more info on hourly hire at my Newcastle photography studio.

The move also marks Sarah Deane Photographic’s 4th birthday which is really exciting! As beautiful as my last premises were in Kingsland Church in Byker I really needed a central location to take my business into it’s 5th year and beyond. I shall be celebrating with an open evening in April (date TBC) and will invite clients, local businesses and friends to come and see the new space with wine, beer and a chance to win a print. More details to follow!

Bellow is a sneak peek….

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The Staith House, North Shields

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I recently created a new personal record with my North East based pub & bar PR photography for Heineken recently when revisiting the cosy Staith House in North Shields, Newcastle. This was the 4th time I have captured Kimberly, James and John as they have really put this pub on the map with their excellent menu, real ales and live music. The pub had excelled in social networking above others in the Star Pubs portfolio and so I was asked to capture social networking themed shots for the Heineken awards and Staith House PR.

Below are a few of the PR photos and bar interior photography along with the shots Kimberly took of me whilst I captured James updating Facebook. In fact technology is so amazing that Kimberly’s phone pics of me popped on James’ laptop screen whilst I was shooting the Staith House Facebook page!

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Newcastle’s City Tavern up for Heineken Award

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This month Heineken awards it’s very best pubs nationally for their best achievements. The City Tavern in Newcastle city centre has been entered for Best Newcomer. Lessee Dave King who has been in the bar and leisure trade for many years had taken retirement but returned to the business to start up Barhound to refurbish and re-open what once was LYH (legendary Yorkshire Heroes).

The ales are varied and they have their own house ale brewed by Caledonian in Edinburgh. The food offering is fantastic with a high ranking certificate from food hygiene standards and the decor is spectacular with views up and down the vault like centre of the building. If you are Newcastle based and doing some Christmas shopping over the next few weeks it’s a perfect quiet stop away from the bustle of shoppers and long shop queues!

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Sage Group Treasurer John Swift

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This month’s edition of The Treasurer features local Sage Group’s John Swift. Think Publishing in London who manage the design asked me to capture John at the impressive Sage building in Newcastle to assist the copy. The portraits were to reflect a relaxed and professional John with a variety of posed and in a natural working environment for a centre spread and cover option.

The challenge of corporate portraiture is finding good sources of light and making sure that the subject is relaxed. Commercial portraits need show the individual to be approachable and professional and reflecting character can also be a great addition to the image. John was really genuinely jolly and a willing subject which made the shoot run smoothly and enjoyably. The setting offered so much natural light that there were several options for backdrops and a few incorporating the strong Sage branding. Some shoots are tricky but this really was a dream! See the results below currently on The Treasurer website.

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The Big Cheese Making Kit

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Big Cheese Making Kit has been created by Ailsa Proverbs and her team offering an amazing product for those who fancy the idea of making cheese at home. It has exploded so fast that originally the kits had instruction manuals with quick phone snaps. With the demand increasing for Christmas from stockists such as Debenhams and Harrods, Ailsa wanted to replace the temporary shots with professional ones. I was commissioned to capture well executed illustrative photos of the key stages in the cheese making process for Halloumi, Goats and Mozzarella. As food and drink photography is one of my specialities I was delighted to get on board!

The day was lots of fun learning about cheese making as I worked and Ailsa’s beautiful new kitchen was a fantastic backdrop for the imagery. For anyone interested in these kits, have a look at thier website as they make a perfect pressie for any cheese lovers!  http://www.bigcheesemakingkit.com 

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