About Us
Who We Are
With over three decades of combined experience as industry leaders, we are professionals who care deeply about our craft. Whether it’s a small business, publication or not-for-profit organisation, we have the skills and experience. We are booking for the upcoming season now. Get in touch with us today to schedule a free consultation.
What We Do
Let us create content that is approachable, beautiful and memorable. We span the Liverpool City Region. Whatever is required for your project, we will ensure that you have access to the top creativity to get it done.
Matthew Thomas
Skillset
Photography
Exhibition Documentation – High-resolution photography of gallery exhibitions, installations, and museum displays, ensuring accurate colour representation and spatial depth. Ideal for archival purposes, publications, and promotional materials.
Profile Shots – Professional portrait photography tailored for corporate, artistic, or personal branding. Perfect for LinkedIn profiles, press kits, and social media.
Band Photography – Candid and staged photoshoots for musicians and bands, capturing personality, energy, and brand identity. Suitable for album covers, press releases, and promotional campaigns.
E-commerce Photography – Clean and well-lit product photography for online stores, ensuring visually appealing and consistent images that enhance sales. Includes flat lays, lifestyle shots, and 360-degree product views.
Artwork Photography – High-detail photography of paintings, sculptures, and mixed media for artists, galleries, and collectors. Focuses on accurate colour calibration, texture, and lighting to preserve the integrity of the artwork.
Studio Photography (+ Studio on Location) – Controlled environment photography using professional lighting setups, available both in a dedicated studio or as a mobile studio on location. Suitable for portraits, product photography, and fashion shoots.
Live Music Photography – Dynamic and immersive photography of live concerts, festivals, and intimate gigs, capturing the energy of performers and audiences. Ideal for media coverage, artist portfolios, and event promotion.
Event Photography – Candid and documentary-style photography for corporate events, private functions, festivals, and cultural gatherings. Captures key moments, emotions, and interactions with a storytelling approach.
Film & Video Production
From Script to Production – Full-service film production, including scriptwriting, storyboarding, directing, cinematography, and post-production. Suitable for short films, commercials, and branded content.
Music Videos – Creative and visually compelling music videos, from performance-based to conceptual storytelling, enhancing an artist’s brand and audience engagement.
Art Videos – Experimental and conceptual video projects focusing on artistic expression, often blending mixed media, performance art, and abstract visuals.
Artist Profile Videos – Short documentary-style videos that showcase an artist’s journey, creative process, and philosophy. Ideal for social media, exhibitions, and promotional use.
Animation (CGI) – High-quality computer-generated animation for films, music videos, advertising, and social media content. Includes 2D, 3D, and motion graphics animation.
Film Direction – Overseeing the entire creative vision of a film or video project, working with actors, cinematographers, and production teams to achieve a cohesive final product.
Director of Photography (DOP) – Crafting cinematic visuals through expert use of camera techniques, lighting setups, and composition. Ensures a film’s aesthetic aligns with the director’s vision.
Art Direction – Designing and managing the visual elements of a film, including set design, props, costume coordination, and overall mood creation. Essential for world-building and thematic consistency.
Graphic Design
Magazine Layouts – Designing visually engaging editorial spreads, balancing typography, imagery, and negative space for print and digital publications.
Flyers – Creating impactful and visually striking flyers for events, businesses, and marketing campaigns. Designed for both digital distribution and print.
Online Web Design – Designing aesthetically appealing and user-friendly website layouts, focusing on branding, UX/UI principles, and visual storytelling.
Poster Design – Bold and attention-grabbing posters for events, promotions, and artistic purposes. Custom typography and layout design to enhance visual impact.
Theatre / Film Posters – Cinematic poster design that captures the mood, theme, and essence of a film or stage production, blending photography, illustration, and typography.
Shop Vinyls (Stretch Posters) – Large-scale printed graphics for store windows, walls, and advertising spaces. Designed to be eye-catching and brand-consistent.
Point of Sale (POS) Design – Creating promotional materials such as banners, standees, and in-store displays that enhance the retail experience and drive customer engagement.
Print Production & Consultancy
Expert in All Printing Processes – Highly skilled in a comprehensive range of printing techniques, from traditional engraving and letterpress to modern digital and screen printing. Experienced in selecting the right process for each project, ensuring high-quality results for packaging, publications, fine art prints, and commercial applications.
Book Design – Specialising in the design and layout of books, including art books, novels, catalogues, and coffee table books. Ensuring cohesive typography, imagery, and formatting for both print and digital editions.
Consultancy Services – Providing expert advice on print production, materials, finishing techniques, and cost-effective solutions. Helping businesses, artists, and publishers achieve the best possible results for their projects.
Book Design – Specialising in the design and layout of books, including art books, novels, catalogues, and coffee table books. Ensuring cohesive typography, imagery, and formatting for both print and digital editions.
Fund raiser/researcher:
Excellent research and fund raising experience throughout all projects.
Graphic Designer/illustrator:
Published illustrator and graphic design lead for National galleries/ Theatre.
Matthew Thomas
Is a a photographer, filmmaker, and designer driven by a passion for storytelling and meaningful connections. His work is not just about capturing visuals—it’s about creating experiences that bring people and ideas together. Collaboration is at the heart of what I do, and I thrive on projects that foster connection, spark creativity, and leave a lasting impact. Whether behind the lens or in the design studio, my goal is always to craft compelling narratives that resonate and inspire.
Matthew Thomas, M.A., is a photographer, graphic designer, and filmmaker with a substantial career in Liverpool’s vibrant arts community. Over the years, he has collaborated with most of Liverpool's major cultural organisations, where his extensive expertise in visual media has consistently enhanced a variety of prominent projects. His work spans a diverse range of creative disciplines, including digital and analogue montage, lenticular print, and videography, making him a versatile figure in the world of visual arts.
Beyond his commercial projects, Matthew has developed a personal body of work that centres around themes of love, loss, and emotion—areas he explores with an uncommon depth and sensitivity. His exhibitions invite viewers into an introspective experience, capturing these universal themes in ways that are at once both relatable and thought-provoking. Known for his ability to communicate complex emotional narratives, he creates work that resonates on a deeply personal level with audiences.
A standout in his personal portfolio is the Kaloseidos series, where Matthew explores the Fibonacci sequence and its link to the natural world and chaos theory. Using texture, pattern, and geometry, he delves into the relationship between order and disorder, showing the often-overlooked symmetry that underlies organic forms. This series reflects Matthew’s commitment to merging art with mathematical principles, offering a unique perspective on how these two fields intersect in ways that speak to the order in nature’s complexity.
Matthew’s technical expertise enables him to experiment across a broad range of formats and tools. Whether he’s working with digital media, film, or traditional analogue methods, he brings a meticulous attention to form, texture, and structure to every piece. His ability to adapt diverse techniques has established him as a true multidisciplinary artist, skilled in translating abstract ideas into compelling visuals. His understanding of visual language allows him to craft narratives that bridge artistic expression and intellectual exploration.
In Liverpool and beyond, Matthew’s contributions have garnered respect for their technical quality and ambition. His work not only adds to the richness of Liverpool’s arts scene but also challenges audiences to consider the relationships between art, nature, and human emotion. With a body of work that combines technical precision and creative exploration.
Lorraine Hughes
Skillset
Art Director: From concept to final production for tv/theatre/film/photography.
Creative community collaborator: Vast experience in public engagement within creative projects.
Fund raiser/researcher: Excellent research and fund raising experience throughout all projects.
Graphic Designer/illustrator: Published illustrator and graphic design lead for National galleries/ Theatre.
Scenic Artist: For Tv/ film/ public events
Workshop leader: Vast experience in public engagement workshops.
Upcycle demonstrator: Engaging the public at understanding the value and beauty of discarded materials. Public demonstrations within galleries/museums and community venues.
Furniture upcycle: Private commissions/ commercial and props for tv and film.
Gardner: 15 years experience at developing creative gardens utilising discarded materials. Wildflower garden developer.
Cook/ hospitality: Range of mainly vegetarian cooking// Festival and nightclub cooking/community cafe development.
Art Director: From concept to final production for tv/theatre/film/photography.
Creative community collaborator: Vast experience in public engagement within creative projects.
Fund raiser/researcher: Excellent research and fund raising experience throughout all projects.
Graphic Designer/illustrator: Published illustrator and graphic design lead for National galleries/ Theatre.
Scenic Artist: For Tv/ film/ public events
Workshop leader: Vast experience in public engagement workshops.
Upcycle demonstrator: Engaging the public at understanding the value and beauty of discarded materials. Public demonstrations within galleries/museums and community venues.
Furniture upcycle: Private commissions/ commercial and props for tv and film.
Gardner: 15 years experience at developing creative gardens utilising discarded materials. Wildflower garden developer.
Cook/ hospitality: Range of mainly vegetarian cooking// Festival and nightclub cooking/community cafe development.
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