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Notes from behind the lens.

Planning guides, London venue ideas and stories from real shoots.Planning guides, London venue ideas and stories from real shoots and edits.

How lighting changes the result of a corporate event

A plain-English explanation of why lighting matters more than almost anything else in a corporate event.

Why a cheap actor headshot session often costs more in the end

How choosing the lowest quote for an actor headshot session can end up the most expensive option.

Booking a gig in Notting Hill: what to know

A local guide to booking a gig in Notting Hill, London, including travel and location notes.

Editorial vs traditional: which style suits your gig?

The difference between an editorial and a traditional approach to a gig, and which suits which brief.

How to get the most from your wedding film, start to finish

What actually helps on either side of a wedding film, not just during it.

How much does a product launch cost in London in 2026?

A straight answer on product launch pricing in London (quoted per launch): what drives the cost up or down, and what it…

Can you book a portrait session last minute in London?

An honest answer on whether last-minute portrait session bookings are actually possible.

How far ahead should you book a gig?

A realistic booking timeline for a gig in London, from first enquiry to the day itself.

What’s actually included in the price of a wedding film?

Beyond the headline number: what a wedding film booking with Emmet.t.c actually includes, and what's an extra.

What’s actually included in the price of a portrait session?

Beyond the headline number: what a portrait session booking with Emmet.t.c actually includes, and what's an extra.

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