Commission
Backstairs Studio undertakes photographic commissions and creative productions for individuals, artists, brands, businesses, publications and agencies.
Combining technical precision with a distinctive editorial perspective, we produce photography, videography and concept-led visual campaigns. Our approach brings together creative direction, considered composition and visual storytelling, with each project tailored to its objectives, requirements and budget.
From established briefs to initial ideas, we develop and deliver work from concept through to completion.
What you can commission
- Portraiture
- Bespoke portrait commissions for individuals, artists, performers and professionals, including editorial portraiture, promotional imagery, personal branding, creative portfolios and concept-led projects.
- Commercial Photography & Videography
- Photography and videography for brands, businesses, publications and agencies, including product imagery, advertising, campaigns, industrial photography, corporate portraiture and branded content.
- Creative Production
- Creative and art direction, concept development, pre-production planning, visual research, location sourcing, crew coordination and photographic production for projects of varying scales.
Process
Enquiry
Tell us about your project, including its objectives, intended use, requirements, timeline and any existing creative references.
Proposal & Quotation
We review the brief, discuss the creative and practical requirements, and prepare a proposed scope of work, production schedule and quotation.
Pre-Production
Once confirmed, we finalise the creative direction, develop shot lists and production plans, and coordinate locations, equipment, schedules and collaborators as required.
Production
We execute the shoot according to the agreed brief, managing the creative and technical elements of production.
Post-Production & Delivery
We complete image selection, editing and finishing, delivering the final assets in accordance with the agreed specifications, formats and licensing terms.
Pricing
All bespoke commissions are quoted individually according to the project's scope and requirements. We offer half-day, full-day and project-based pricing where appropriate.
Quotations consider:
- Creative direction and pre-production
- Photography, videography, and production time
- Equipment, locations and additional crew
- Post-production and final deliverables
- Usage and licensing
Projects accommodated within Backstairs Studio's existing facilities do not incur an additional studio-use fee.
A detailed quotation is provided following an initial discussion of the brief. External locations, specialist equipment and additional production expenses are quoted separately where required.
Looking for a standard portrait appointment? Explore our directly bookable headshot, digital and editorial portrait sessions, with published pricing and available dates. Sessions commissioned outside these dates are quoted separately.
View available portrait sessions
Commission Enquiry
Share a few details about the project: what you have in mind, an approximate date, location, and deliverables. A full production brief isn't needed at this stage.