Portrait Photography: Comedian Dave Spikey

Portrait Photography Client: Dave Spikey
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury


We were recently commissioned by Dave Spikey, co writer of Phoenix Nights, to produce a set of images for his upcoming tour which will be happening later this year. Dave’s new tour for 2014-2015 is called ‘Punchlines’.

Dave had seen our online portfolio of stand-up comedians which we have built up working with touring stand up comedians.

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Portrait Photography: John Bramwell

Portrait Photography: John Bramwell
Location: The Train Station, Crewe
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury


 Portrait Photography: John Bramwell

We were commissioned by John Bramwell of I Am Kloot to get a set of promotional portrait photos. John wanted a set of images to use for publicity purposes for his latest solo tour. John decided on the location and we met up on the platform at Crewe Station. Complete with winter hat and guitar in it’s travel case we made a set of images for John to use.

Although John is well known for I Am Kloot, he is embarking on a solo tour in the first few months of 2014. He also has a live CD out to compliment the tour.

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Business Portrait Photography: Heather

Business Portrait Photography: Heather Carter
Company: National Sales Academy
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury


 Business Portrait Photography: Heather

We were recently commissioned to produce a set of portrait images of Heather Carter, founder of the 1st National Sales Academy. I spent some time to get to know Heather so I could really represent Heather in the portrait photography. I decided to photograph Heather in her workplace, as well as a few outdoor shots to compliment the selection.

Heather is currently using the portrait photos on her social media profiles. The images were also used in a short promotional video as stills overlaying audio. Heather is a thoroughly engaging character and I had great fun meeting and photographing her!

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Portrait Photography: DEBRA Charity Calendar

Charity: DEBRA
Organiser: Pearl Creation Event
Venue: Cranage Hall, Cheshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury


We were approached to step in at short notice to photograph some of the months for a charity calendar for DEBRA. The photo-shoot took place at Cranage Hall, who kindly donated their grounds and a suite for the photography. The organisers had booked a set of beauty queens to be the models for the various months and had also arranged the services of hair stylists and make-up artists. The shoot took place on Sunday 24th November and we had the company of little Lexie-Mae who stars on the cover of the calendar with model Sivahn. Lexie-Mae suffers with EB.

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Family Photography: Rosie

Family Photography Clients: Tess & Rosie
Location: Queens Park, Crewe, Cheshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury


 Family Photography: Rosie

With the wonderful colours that comes with autumn it makes for great location photography. As well as studio style photoshoots we offer location shoots. Tess opted for a shoot in the wonderful Queens Park in Crewe. Queens Park boasts so many great locations and we are able to get a good range of images.

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Press Photography: Greg Dyke Visit to Nantwich Town

Press Photography: FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC
Location: The Weaver Stadium, Nantwich, Cheshire
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

On Saturday 3rd November the new Chairman of the FA, Greg Dyke, visited Nantwich Town’s Weaver Stadium. Greg was accompanied by Cheshire FA Chief Executive Simon Gerrard and met Nantwich Town club officials and was given a tour of the facilities at The Weaver Stadium as well as meeting the new Nantwich Town ladies team and the youth teams for the Dabbers.

Greg was given the tour by Nantwich Town Chairman Jon Gold and Football Development Officer Steve Smithies. Greg took time to chat to all the players and club officials. Nantwich Town Chairman Jon Gold said, “The FA Chairman Greg Dyke is focussed on developing initiatives and making positive changes at every level of football that will benefit and grow the English game over the coming years.  We are proud that he has highlighted Nantwich Town as a community club from which he can both draw inspiration for his future plans for football at this level and now having witnessed things first hand, he can hopefully include us in any future developments and initiatives that may be introduced in coming years.”

Greg also took time to pose for a portrait photograph!

Here are some photos from the visit:

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Press photography Nantwich Cheshire press photographer

FA Chairman Greg Dyke visits Nantwich Town FC

Check out some of our sports portraits on our main website!

Music Photography: Aldo

Client: Aldo Ennakhli
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

We were recently commissioned to make a set of images for local musician Aldo. He is currently working an album release and wanted a professional set of images to use for promotional purposes and for artwork on his releases. We opted for a studio shoot and went for a black and white feel to fit with the mood of his music. Aldo had checked out our music photography and we had a consultation ahead of the shoot to make sure we captured the essence of Aldo and his music!

Aldo said:

I just wanted to write a review about my photo-shoot with simon. He was very professional from start to finish we got to work with out any awkwardness and produced some great shots. It was my 1st pro shoot and Simon encouraged me to loosen up and make the most of it, I had great fun! He communicated with me attentively via email and catered to my needs and produced I was looking for, I love the website also! I love that you’re able to ‘favourite’ images from the shoot so you can remember also how simple and easy the process of getting my final images was. The techniques Simon used via Photoshop to sharpen and enhance the shots is outstanding and fit for anyone in the industry.. in just 1 week after the shoot I was constantly given feedback as to where he was at with things and when I would receive the final products. I’m now left with images I can use for various different things, music artwork, portfolio, acting agents etc. He really covered all the bases and I’m as impressed as I am grateful. I would just like to thank Simon and his team for the understanding and patience to capture a timeless shoot that I can use for a long time to come!

These are some of the portrait photos from the session:

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Music Photography Cheshire Crewe Nantwich Sandbach music photographer promo portrait artwork

Aldo Music Portrait Photography

Check out our music promo photography portfolio!

Commercial Photography: Calico Heslop Make Up Artist

Client: Calico Heslop Make Up Artist
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

Simon J. Newbury Photography were asked to produce a set of commercial images for Calico Heslop. Calico is a make up artist and needed a professional set of photographs for online use and for social media to advertise her services.

We held a studio photoshoot to create a nice set of images to show off Calico’s wonderful work. Calico brought along four models and we had a great shoot in Crewe.

Calico said:

When we arrived at the shoot location they had set everything up and were ready and waiting to go. They were patient and great with my models, who I think felt much more at ease after only a few minutes in front of the camera. Simon was very willing to listen to what I wanted from the shots and really got what I was trying to achieve for each model. I was completely happy with their service, from start to finish, including the editing of the final pictures done by Tina, which I thought were fab!

Here are just a few from the shoot:

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist beauty portrait commercial photography photographer Cheshire

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist beauty portrait commercial photography photographer Cheshire

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist beauty portrait commercial photography photographer Cheshire

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist beauty portrait commercial photography photographer Cheshire

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist beauty portrait commercial photography photographer Cheshire

Calico Heslop Make Up Artist

You can find Calico on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalicoHeslopMUA and on her Blog: http://offtojointhecircus.wordpress.com/

Simon J. Newbury Photography are available for commercial photography as well as beauty photography! We are likely to be photographing Calico’s wonderful make up work again soon on a wedding day!

Music Photography: James Porter

Client: James Porter
Photographer: Simon J. Newbury

We met James a few years ago through Boxjam, the charity event we organise every year at The Box in Crewe. When we ran over 2 days James’ then band travelled over from Anglesey to play both stages over 2 days. We have remained in touch ever since and James got in touch to get some new publicity photos for publicising his new material as a solo musician.

James was very interested in the Urban Portrait style of photography so we did some photography in that style as well as some great black and white photos. It was great to work with such an enthusiastic musician who had travelled some way to work with us. We listened to James’ newest recordings in advance of the shoot to help get some inspiration.

We had a really good Sunday afternoon of music photography in Crewe and here are some of the results:

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James Porter

Cheshire Music Photography Music Photographer

James Porter

Cheshire Music Photography Music Photographer

James Porter

Cheshire Music Photography Music Photographer

James Porter

Cheshire Music Photography Music Photographer

James Porter

Cheshire Music Photography Music Photographer

James Porter

Our Music Promo Photography gallery!