Photography and Video Services
Jamie Lau is a London based food, drink, and portrait photographer and director. He shoots stunning photography and video for advertising, editorial, brands, books and PR clients.
Editorial Photography
magazines, supplements, newspapers and websites
Jamie Lau photographs for various magazines, supplements and websites, photographing front covers, features and reviews from portraits for YOU magazine and Waitrose magazine, to blind dates for Metropolitan - Eurostar's on-train publication, to travel features for EasyJet in-flight magazine. Working with writers and editors to ensure the imagery created supports and reflects the story and text written for the the feature. Commissions often illustrate factual stories therefore the integrity of the image is essential with the need to capture the essence of the scene and story being told, inline with the vision of the client.
See the Published page for more examples of Editorial work in print.
Advertising Photography
national and global campaigns and creative agencies
Recent campaigns have included food photography, video and animations for Rowse Honey, drinks photography for Absolut Vodka, Easter food campaign photography for Marks & Spencer, Breyers Ice Cream, Phillips Shavers, Waitrose Wine as well as portraits for The Department of International Trade. Offering high-quality Advertising photography, which is used to describe and sell a product, idea or lifestyle reinforcing brand awareness. Whilst solving visual challenges by working with teams in a calm and friendly way to achieve the ultimate image for the brief.
Jamie Lau’s background as a visual artist with a BA and MA in Fine Art informs the work produced, bringing an added sensitivity and intelligence to the visual experience. Post production services are available such as retouching as well as the availability to travel throughout the UK and internationally for commissions.
See the Advertising portfolio page for examples of work.
Portrait Photography
celebrities and talent, executives and staff members for editorial and commercial usage
Photographer Jamie Lau’s relaxed approach aims to make even the most nervous sitter feel at ease in front of the lense and enjoy the photographic experience. Jamie takes portraits that are natural and best reflect the sitters, bringing his own perspective whilst also interpreting the brief set by the creative team. As a regular contributor to Waitrose magazine, Jamie photographs portraits of chefs and people within the food industry such as Ken Hom and Michel Roux Snr OBE, whilst for YOU magazine he has had the pleasure of photographing portraits of Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine and Editor-in-Chief Alexandra Shulman CBE at British Vogue.
See the Portraits page for more examples of Portraiture work.
Food & Drink Photography
restaurants, food, drinks, interiors and portraits
Accomplished at working with restaurants, publishers and PR & Advertising agencies to create distinctive Food & Drink photography. Including studio photoshoots as well as still-life or lifestyle imagery on location at restaurants, private members clubs, cafes or bars. The resulting photographs are then implemented across websites, social media and in print collateral such as magazines, cookbooks and various other press, marketing or advertising campaigns.
See the following pages to view food and drink examples: Food, Drink, Restaurant, Portrait and Published
Cookbook Photography
writers, chefs, cookbook publishers, literary agents
Jamie Lau produces photography of an exceptional standard required for cookery books, authentically representing the recipes he photographs and edits. Together with the publisher, writer, food and prop stylist beautiful images are created that bring the recipes and stories to life, enticing the reader to a feast for their eyes.
>> Download the Jamie Lau Cookbook Portfolio (PDF 7.5mb)
To view a wider range of cookbook related imagery on the website visit the following pages for further inspiration: Portraits, Restaurants, Food and Drink.
Contact Jamie Lau with your requirements or brief to discuss your project further.
restaurant & Hospitality Photography
restaurants, hotels, private members clubs, resorts and spas, conference centres, sports and leisure venues
Restaurant photographer Jamie Lau works with Restaurateurs, PR teams and Publishers. Capturing the atmospheres, cuisines, drinks, kitchens, interior & exterior settings as well as guests enjoying their experience and portraits of proprietors, chefs and staff.
Jamie's clients include Michelin Star restaurants, Private Members Clubs with bars and restaurants, Pop-up restaurants, Gastro Pubs to Street Food stalls in London, Oxford, Brighton and further afield. Resulting in images that are inviting, which ultimately inspire customers to visit time and time again.
See the Restaurants page for examples of photography work, as well as Food, Drinks and Events for a wider overview.
Still Life Photography
food festivals, dinner evenings, product launches and pop-ups
Event photographer Jamie Lau photographs various events, capturing the atmosphere and personalities of each occasion. From conference photography for Marks and Spencer, product launches, seminars to restaurant Pop-Ups and opening nights for bars throughout London, Oxford and Brighton.
See the Events page for examples of work. Contact Jamie Lau if you have an event that requires covering.
Social Media and Email Marketing Photography
animated gifs and stills
Working with brands to create a range of captivating social media content that followers will want to engage with, from lifestyle and product photography to animated GIFS and videos, which Jamie Lau films, edits and builds.
See the Animations page for examples of work.
Floral Photography
lifestyle and studio photography for the floristry industry
Working closely with florists to create floral arrangements for e-commerce websites, social media and print collateral. Jamie Lau specialises in product photography with attention to detail that shows the exact colour and size of bouquets for online shops, to lifestyle photography with models and varied environments.
See the Floral portfolio page for examples of work.
Corporate Photography
headshots, team portraits, workplaces, conferences and events
Corporate photography for amongst others, Marks & Spencer and Soho House, commissioned to take portraits of the people who make up these companies and visit workplaces to capture what makes working for these companies unique.
See the Corporate page for examples of headshots, portraits and teams.
Filming and Editing
cooking demonstrations, interviews, restaurants and products
In addition to photography Studio Lau offers the filming, editing and production of videos. Depending on the scope of your project Jamie Lau can also work with a second cameraman and a sound engineer for larger productions.
See the Video page for examples of filming and editing work.
