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Professional photography for press, marketing collateral, corporate report, education and advertising.

Stephen Shepherd is a creative photographer working for clients world wide from his base in Cirencester. The Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, UK. Shooting imagery for corporate report, marketing and advertising his style is firmly based in the reportage style. Clients will often require a body of work to be produced rather than a single stand alone iconic image. Stephen Shepherd creative photographer – Experience in the national press arena, magazines and publishing has led to his ability to approach day to day scenarios with a creative eye. From people and architecture to landscapes he can interpret any scene making the most of the opportunities that are presented.

 

About Stephen Shepherd

I am a specialist documentary and location photographer working worldwide.
My work often comes form day to day real life scenarios on location to fulfill client and personal briefs.
 
My background has seen me workign for all of the Uk's national press titles undertaking shoots that include, travel, clebrity poirtraits, reportage stories and news.
 
My commissioned and personal art works are used by commercial clients for branding and marketing collateral, publishers for book covers and as stand alone imagery for show and exhibition.
 
On going work includes social documentary photography projects, Fine Art and landscape projects, street photography and creative reportage.

 

HISTORY

Location Photography

Working Worldwide
Documentray and Reportage
Corporate Communications
UK National Press 
Marketing  
Publishing
Library
 

SKILLS

I now use my skills as a creative reportage and documentary photographer to fulfil client projects and to create my personal fine art works for publication and exhibition.

Stephen Shepherd Stock Photography

See my creative work

Browse through my collection of photography available for licensing on the Plain Picture website.

A picture paints a thousand words

Song Lines

My on going project show casing creative photography and linking the image to lyrics, bands and music.

 

CURRENTLY

Based in the Cotswolds I continue to work for my publishing, marketing and corporate clients as well as shooting creative photography for my Picture Libraries and Fine Art Photography for print and exhibition.
 
I continue to work for Photosymbols https://www.photosymbols.com/
At Photosymbols we create pictures and tools for Easy Read, making accessible information designed with and for people with learning disabilities.

Alamy Photo library

View over 13,000 stock photos

A collection of my news, and creative photography.

Photosymbols

See my work for Photosymbols here

Photosymbols, pictures and tools for Easy Read, accessible information.
Specialist Educational Photographer

I’m a reportage-style photographer with extensive experience working across the education sector, including schools, colleges, universities, and specialist environments such as SEN and business education.

My work focuses on capturing authentic, natural moments, whether that’s portraits, classroom tutorials, hands-on training, or the everyday interactions that bring learning environments to life. I aim to document real experiences in a way that feels engaging, relatable, and true to each setting.

I’m highly experienced in working with people from all walks of life, including students, teachers, and individuals with Special Educational Needs. I understand the importance of creating a comfortable, respectful atmosphere, allowing people to feel at ease in front of the camera and ensuring their stories are represented with sensitivity and care.

The imagery I create is designed to support a wide range of marketing needs, from websites and social media to prospectuses and brochures. I work closely with clients to produce photography that not only reflects their values but also connects with their audience in a meaningful way.

Education :

The University of Reading

Coventry University

UCAS

Bristol University

The Royal Agricultural Univeristy

Eaton College

Rendcombe College

National Star

Ofqual

LSC

DFE

The Construction Industry Training Board

 

Press :

The Guardian

The Observer

The Telegraph

The Times

The TES

The Evening Standard

The Express

The Mail

The Mirror

London News Pictures

Maxim

The National Trust Magazine

Waitrose Magazine

Der Spiegel

Sainsburys Magazine

Corporate & Business :

The Alliance & Leicester

Orange

The Construction Industry Training Board

CNBC

The Arts Council

Mc Alpine

Help the Aged

Specsavers

Tesco

RNIB