real Welcome to Thetford Photography – where professionalism meets genuine care, and where every project is approached with the perfect blend of creativity, planning, and human connection.

Whether you’re a business juggling deadlines…
a marketing team needing on-brand Commercial Photography…
or a couple searching for relaxed, heartfelt Wedding Photography…

—we’re here to make the entire process simple, personal, and stress-free.

Because we don’t just take photos.
We build partnerships that deliver exceptional results with warmth, confidence, and integrity.

35+ Years in the Making: The Story of Thetford Photography

Where It All Began (1988–1990)

Thetford Photography wasn’t built overnight. In fact, it started back in 1988, when I left high school and joined the West Norfolk College of Arts & Technology in King’s Lynn. My love for photography had already taken hold, but the cost of equipment and film courses back then made it nearly impossible to pursue properly.

So instead, I completed a two-year art and pre-specialist design course, finishing in 1990 with an offer to attend university in Norwich.
Great opportunity, wrong timing.
University wasn’t my path — and that single decision set me on a creative journey that would eventually shape everything we do today.

Print, Design, Creativity & the Unexpected Detours (1990s)

Soon after, I walked into a small printing firm that had just purchased one of the earliest Apple Macintosh systems. They needed someone creative. I said yes — and found myself entering the world of prepress, printing and design.

From there came publishing, redundancy, reinvention, and several years of building a deep understanding of:

• Graphic design

• Print processes

• Prepress workflows

• Project management

• Creative problem-solving

Those skills still shape our photography today — especially in Commercial Photography where accuracy, deadlines, and brand consistency are non-negotiable.

Big Brands, Big Deadlines & Big Projects (2000s–2015)

Across the decades I worked agency-side and client-side, producing visual content, branding, marketing materials and exhibitions across the UK. Highlights? Plenty:

• Designing 140m² exhibition stands (6m high)

• Hanging real cars on walls for displays – Read More

• Winning an RHS Silver Gilt at the Hampton Court Flower Show – Read More

• Managing £100k+ commercial, print and event projects nationwide

• Overseeing the complete rebuild of a 200+ page corporate website

Those years taught me planning, pressure management, people skills, and what businesses genuinely need from a photographer.

And that insider marketing/brand knowledge still gives our clients a real advantage today.

The Birth of Thetford Photography (2016)

After a role as Digital Manager for Greene King, the company relocated to Burton upon Trent. I chose redundancy, handed back the company car, and decided to go solo.

The original plan?
A social media marketing agency supported by photo and video.

The reality?
Social media was shifting — fast — into a world overtaken by fake influencers pretending to be brand ambassadors. Not my vibe. Not my values.

So the “side-hustle” photography brand quickly became the main business.
The original logo? Created in minutes, never intended for the long haul.
But the studio grew… and grew… and grew.

Growing Across the UK (and Beyond)

Since opening, we’ve worked across:

• Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire

• London

• Nottingham, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Kent

• And in 2025… Greece for an unforgettable international project.

We expanded into Drone Photography, strengthened our commercial work, and in 2025 partnered with the brilliantly talented Ollie, a filmmaker and editor producing high-quality Video content for businesses across the region.

Weddings: A Joyful Break From the Commercial Pace

Although Commercial Photography is a major focus, we still capture around 30 weddings per year — usually Saturdays — and they are an absolute joy.

Weddings remind us why photography matters.
Real people.
Real moments.
Real connection.

In 2021, photographer Alex joined the team. He stepped in to assist with a wedding just 36 hours after I broke my toe on a commercial shoot — even before then had proven to be not only a reliable partner, but a true friend and a huge asset to the way we work.

Rebranding for 2025–2026: A New Chapter

The original Thetford Photography logo served its purpose. But nine years on, with a sharper focus and a stronger identity, it’s time for a brand that reflects who we’ve become:

• Professional

• Experienced

• Creative

• Human

• Story-driven

We’re now entering 2026 with a refined visual identity, new equipment, and a clear direction. It’s not a reset — it’s an evolution.

A reaffirmation of what we stand for.

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Our Core Values (Brand Pillars)

Trust & Professionalism

Clear planning. Realistic timelines. Transparent communication.
No jargon. No ego. No surprises.

Human Connection

We’re straight-talking, warm, approachable and occasionally cheeky.
Because great photography starts with people feeling comfortable.

Expert Knowledge

Decades of experience in marketing, design, branding, storytelling and project management means we don’t just create images —
we create assets that work hard for your goals.

Selective Partnership

We work best with clients who value honesty, respect, creativity and collaboration.
If we’re a good fit, we’ll do amazing things together.

How We Support Businesses

Whether you’re a startup, a family-run company or a national brand, we bring real-world marketing knowledge to your shoot. That means:

• Understanding your brand

• Planning your visuals

• Creating assets that convert

• Delivering on time (because yes — we get deadlines)

Our core commercial services include:

• Commercial Photography

• Event and Awards Ceremony Photography

• Product Photography

• Professional Headshots & Team Portraits

• Video Production

• Drone Photography

Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire and London.

Our Process: Simple & Supportive

For Businesses

1. Discovery call

2. Shot list + brand alignment

3. On-location or studio shoot

4. Editing + optimisation

5. Fast delivery designed for websites, social media and print

For Weddings

1. Connection call

2. Timeline planning

3. Relaxed, guided photography on the day

4. Beautifully edited galleries and optional albums

Where We Work (and Love Working)

We regularly shoot at locations such as:

• Hockwold Hall

• The Norfolk Mead

• The Athenaeum, Bury St Edmunds

Why Clients Choose Us

• Multi-skilled across photography, video, drone and design

• Comfortable handling complex, high-pressure projects

• Experience from both sides of the marketing fence

• Warm, human and collaborative approach

• Reliable, organised and genuinely invested in your success

• Proud to hold a long list of 5-star reviews

• Built on trust, planning and genuine connection

Ready to Start Your Project?

If you’re building your brand, updating your marketing visuals, planning a national project or saying “I do” — we’d love to be part of your story.

Use the contact form below and let’s take the first step on something amazing.

Your success is our success — and we can’t wait to work with you.