Campaign, Commercial & Event Photography in Sheffield

I photograph people doing real things... not awkward stock-photo versions of themselves.

I work with organisations, charities, festivals and small businesses who need photography that feels natural, inclusive and genuinely useful. The kind of images that actually get used, not just admired once and forgotten.

If your project involves real people, real communities, or a bit of organised chaos, you’re probably in the right place.

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What I do (without the fluff)

Alongside weddings, I shoot campaign photography, commercial work and events. Often all overlapping in the same project. That might look like:

• campaign imagery for public-facing or funded projects
• recruitment photography that doesn’t make everyone cringe
• event coverage that captures atmosphere and people
• headshots and brand imagery that still feel like real humans

My focus is always on people first, with enough structure to keep things professional and on-brief.

A people-first, low-fuss approach

A lot of my work involves people who don’t love having their photo taken... which is honestly most people. (me included) 
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I work in a calm, unobtrusive way, giving people space to relax while keeping a clear eye on what the images need to do. I’m used to working across multiple locations, adapting plans as things change, and making sure everyone feels comfortable along the way.

The aim is always the same: photographs that feel natural, respectful and properly representative, without overthinking it.

Experience that actually matters

I’ve worked on commercial and campaign projects including:

• Rivelin & Co — event and community-focused photography
• Celluloid Screams Film Festival — event photography
• Migration Matters Festival — large-scale cultural events
• Activ Physiotherapy — headshots and branding
• Breastfeeding in Sheffield — campaign photography for a citywide public health initiative

Many of these projects involved sensitive subjects, diverse communities and real-world logistics...  not studio setups and perfect lighting.

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“We worked with Hayley on a breastfeeding campaign in Sheffield. She helped everyone feel relaxed and comfortable, and the photos have been used across our website, promotional materials and educational sessions. We consistently receive great feedback on the images.”​ — Breastfeeding in Sheffield

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How I work

I’m collaborative, organised and very aware that most projects come with:

• limited budgets
• multiple stakeholders
• moving parts
• and a bit of unpredictability

I’m happy working from a clear brief or helping shape one if needed, and I always think about how the images will be used, across websites, print, social media and campaigns. Not just how they look on the day.

Let’s talk

If you need campaign, commercial or event photography that feels human, grounded and not overly polished, I’d love to hear about your project.

Pricing

Commercial and campaign photography is usually priced on a half-day or full-day basis, depending on the scope of the project. If you’d like to discuss a brief, timings, or usage requirements, please get in touch for a tailored quote.

Get in touch

To discuss a commercial or campaign photography project, please get in touch using the contact form below. I’m based in South Yorkshire and regularly work across Sheffield, Doncaster, and the surrounding areas.

LETS CHAT

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"Hayley has worked with our physiotherapy business Activ on a few occasions now, providing great photos for use on our website, print marketing and social media. She has an amazing talent of capturing the spark in portrait pictures, real reportage shots making you feel at ease throughout. Just brilliant!"  - Activ Physiotherapy

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