Photographers in London
Vetted London photographers for product, headshots, events and brand campaigns.
Hire from 7 verified photographers in London for commercial photographer. Every profile is admin-vetted — post a job or message talent directly.
Verified photographers in London
Ricardo MarquesVerifiedFilmmaker & Photographer based in LondonLondon, England, United KingdomI'm Ricardo Marques — a British-Brazilian filmmaker and photographer based in London, with over 15 years behind the…ReelFrom 500/day
Alex BerryVerifiedDirector, DoP, Producer & EditorBeckenham, England, United KingdomAlex is an award winning Filmmaker, Director and Producer with over 12 years experience creating films for a range of…Director of PhotographyReelFrom 500/day
Omari BryanVerifiedFilm Maker, Video ProducerLondon, England, United KingdomVisual Assembly is a London production company. We shoot, light and record video content as a compact crew, and we own…
Liam SimmonsVerifiedPhotographer / VideographerLondon, England, United KingdomLiam Simmons is a British Photographer and Tour Manager based worldwide. Having worked with a number a major label…Short-Form Video Creator · Social Media Content Creator · Corporate / Brand Videographer
Raffaele NocerinoVerifiedGreater London, England, United KingdomI work mostly as DP in a number of formats such as drama, promo, commercial and tv. I've shot a number of short films…From 500/day- Jo MorrisVerifiedLondon, England, United KingdomFilm Camera Operator
- Alex MicuVerifiedLondon, England, United KingdomFrom 500/day
Before you hire
Hiring a photographer in London
London's photographers specialise, and most of their jobs never touch a borough film service. The ones that do follow the same crew-size rules as film.
When the borough is involved
A headshot day in your office, a product shoot in a studio or an event inside a venue needs no borough permission. A campaign on the public highway does: the borough's film service, FilmFixer's FilmApp in sixteen boroughs with £5 million of public liability insurance, and a lead time set by headcount (Westminster: three working days for seven or fewer with no parking). A shoot in Hyde Park, St James's Park or Greenwich Park is a Royal Parks application, five working days for ten people or fewer and always ten for The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill.
Specialists for every job
London's photographers divide into headshot specialists, product and e-commerce studios, event and conference photographers, and campaign photographers who work with a stylist and a crew. The profiles on this page show the mix; several also shoot video, which matters if you want stills and motion from one day. Ask to see a full delivery from one job so you know the retouching standard.
Rights, then the shoot
Decide where the images will run (web, advertising, print, term) before you book; the answer changes the quote. On Spexster the usage rights and the number of final images are in the contract before the shoot, and White Glove coordinates any borough or Royal Parks paperwork with you.
How hiring works
Two ways to hire a photographer in London
Step 1
Post a job or send a brief
Share the dates, location, deliverables and budget range. Vetted photographers apply, or White Glove shortlists for you.
Step 2
Review vetted talent
Every professional on Spexster is vetted before appearing: a real, working professional whose portfolio, credits and professional presence have been reviewed. No paid placement.
Step 3
Hire, with the admin handled
Contracts run through the platform and payment runs through secure escrow, released when the work is delivered. With White Glove, a dedicated project manager runs the production end to end at no extra fee.
Frequently asked questions
What should my brief include to get the best photographer matches in London?
Shoot dates (or a window), the location, the deliverables you need, your budget range, and any must-haves like specific camera platforms or styles. A clear brief gets sharper matches and faster responses. Not sure yet? Send what you have — we'll help you scope it.
How is Spexster different from directories like ProductionHUB?
Directories list anyone who pays to be featured and verify nothing. Spexster vets every professional and then manages your project end to end — briefings, contracts, logistics, and escrow payments — through our included White Glove service. It's a production partner, not a listings site.
Can Spexster handle a shoot in London if I'm not based there?
Yes — that's our specialty. Spexster coordinates remote productions worldwide, including live remote video villages so you can direct and give real-time feedback from anywhere. US and international brands regularly run London shoots through Spexster without traveling.
Can I hire a London photographer for a shoot in another city?
Yes. Many London-based photographers work nationally and internationally — indicate the shoot location and travel terms in your brief. Spexster can also source crew local to the shoot location instead, whichever serves the project better.
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