Can you believe it’s Christmas? We certainly can’t… Let the last minute panic-shopping commence!
Prodoto have already hung the tinsel, put up the tree, and with only getting merry left on the to do list, it’s time to start celebrating, which we first did with the above shot by Julian Hodgson, assisted by Paul Young and Craig Watts.
The shot is another part of the Prodoto Christmas card saga. Many of you will have received the card in the post and will recognise the arrangement of the clothing.
Check out the below story, in which we share some behind the scenes shots, showcasing the boys in action!
Prodoto welcomed David Brook from Brook Suspension to the studio last week. David brought with him, his Yamaha R600 for photography. When production manager Craig got the chance to rev the engine, it sounded like life as we know it was about to end. The noise was incredible.
It was a pleasure shooting the bike for Brook Suspension and we will look forward to seeing their other 2 Bikes in the studio very soon.
Prodoto is one of the UK’s largest and innovative photography studios providing product photography ideal for websites, brochures, PR, marketing & advertising material. We boast blue chip clients across all industry sectors including the likes of Asda, Which Magazine, Henri Lloyd and La Senza. Housed in a substantial 12,000 sq ft purpose built studio we employ a dedicated team of product photographers and assistants and our own in-house post production team.
Following a period of significant investment including the implementation of a new work flow process and further investment in additional photography equipment, we are now seeking a New Business Development Executive to join our team to help build on our success.
The Role:
The overall objective of the New Business Development Executive is to generate new business and significantly influence the turnover of the company by identifying potential additional ‘blue chip’ clients, building relationships with them and ultimately securing new business of a significant value to our business.
The Key responsibilities of this senior position are:
The strategic targeting and securing of additional blue chip clients.
Utilisation of industry knowledge and networking to promote Prodoto and achieve a significant market growth.
Developing a strategic understanding of clients business needs and objectives and working with them to develop strategies to achieve those objectives
You:
This is a key role within our business and the successful person must be able to ‘hit the ground running’ and be able to demonstrate:
Experience of a similar role in a large commercial photography studio
or
Proven sales success working with blue chip clients in other industry sectors but with the ability to quickly learn our industry.
A proven track record of positively influencing turnover within an organisation.
The ability to effectively communicate with and influence clients at all levels of the organisation, including senior management.
Superior oral and written communication skills
A solid understanding of marketing services
A professional work ethic and manner
This role attracts a competitive salary in fabulous working conditions
Please apply in the first instance enclosing your current CV, with a covering letter to HR Manager at: vacancies@prodoto.com. NO AGENCIES PLEASE
A recent infographic from Tripl has revealed the more Americans have Facebook than passports. Shocking! As such, Prodoto are proud to be tweeting, blogging and Facebooking on a regular basis.
You can follow the studio on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as checking out the Prodoto Blog. Each week, the team aim to bring you the most informative updates on the studio and the industry.
So get following to receive your daily dose. As the saying goes… See you on Facebook!
After months in the pipeline, the brand new Prodoto brochures have arrived at the studio. The set of five brochures aim to give a brief but informative insight into Prodoto’s expertise. See Managing Director William Lack in the above shot, overseeing the brochures as they come off the press at Fretwell Print And Design, Keighley.
To order the latest brochures, showcasing the cream of Prodoto’s Commercial, Product, Fashion, Roomset and Food photography, click here, or give the studio a call on (0)1422 88 22 11.
We find ourselves working alongside internet PR giant, PR Fire, this week. You can read the full article here, but first, here’s a little snapshot:
A focus on fashion has turned a vibrant commercial photography business into a market leader in less than five years.fashion photographers, commercial photographers and food photographers has meant that what was a pipe dream of working with top clients such as Marks & Spencer, Amazon, Timberland and Toyota has become a reality.”
The team of fashion photographers pride themselves on their wide range of styling options. Garments can be photographed on mannequins, hangers or styled flat, with added focus on brand identity such as logos or labels. For an extra twist the pictures can be animated to produce 360 degree images.
Will puts the success of his business down to both the skill of his photographic and post production teams as well as the company’s modern ethos.
As specialists in both still life and model fashion shoots, 70 per cent of the images created by Prodoto Photographic Studios are for the rag trade.
As the business prepares to celebrate its fifth birthday its founder William Lack says: “Having a great team of
In the early days Will, a product photographer, worked on his own in cramped conditions. Since then Prodoto has grown 40 per cent year on year and has moved into a large premises with 12,000 sq ft of studio space. Will now employs 24 staff and enjoys the camaraderie.
As well as fashion shoots this dynamic company’s portfolio also includes a broad range of product and food photography, creating packshots and lifestyle images ideal for websites, brochures and advertising material.
“With us there’s a formula, we’re easy to use and we’re quick to turn projects around,” he says.
From booking into the studio to the finishing touches Prodoto aims to give its clients a service that is efficient, hassle free and high quality.
SwimWEAR is the topic of the day it would seem, but more so Prodoto’s ongoing success with Rigby and Peller. The above is one of many shots being produced by Prodoto for the infamous lingerie brand. Rigby and Peller join a wealth of high end lingerie and swimwear brands on Prodoto’s highly impressive fashion photography portfolio.
“To have Rigby and Peller onboard is extremely exciting for us,” said Senior Account Manager Andy Holmes. “Working closely with such a successful and respected brand, headed up by some of the industry’s finest, is what Prodoto are all about. We look forward to working with the team for many years to come, and to welcoming them back to the studio for a proper Yorkshire brew.”
Prodoto are delighted to be working with Madison UK this season. The studio was recently visited by Madison’s own Russell Whittaker, who spent the day working with the studio photographers, making arrangements for shoots going forward. Account Executive Josh Mallinson said “It’s great to be working with Madison, and we look forward to seeing where this new project will take us.”
With a few keen cyclists in the commercial photography team, Prodoto are very excited to be working with the Madison crew. We look forward to working with the team again soon. Check out the Prodoto News Page for more info on the above shot, plus watch the Prodoto Facebook and Twitter pages for regular updates on this develpoment, and news on the studio team.
Another example of what makes us the UK’s leading commercial product and fashion photography specialist. Watch Prodoto in action above, when Bon Marché came to the studio.
The team enjoyed a full day shooting with Senior Photographer Victor Pavon, and Managing Director William Lack.
This is just one of many examples of how, with our new studio space, the possibilities really are endless. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to keep up-to-date with the team.
Last week, the studio was more than a little lively as Go Outdoors brought their latest tent collection to the studio. The team enjoyed two days shooting here at the studio, lead by Senior Photographer, Victor Pavon.
See the Prodoto team in action, bringing the outdoors in as the massive tents try their best at filling the studio space. Music by Peter John Ross.
