About the studio

A small team with a sharp eye, based ten minutes from the M25.

Interior of a professional photography studio with lighting rigs

How it started

Black Wood Studio grew out of a converted barn on the Hertfordshire-Essex border. What began as a personal photography project in 2017 gradually attracted local businesses who liked the look of the work hanging on the walls.

By 2019 the barn had proper lighting rigs, a meeting table, and a growing roster of clients who wanted more than just photographs. They wanted brands that felt as considered as the images we were creating.

Today the studio handles everything from logo design to campaign shoots, always with the same approach: strip things back, find the mood, and build from there.

What drives us

We believe the best creative work happens when you have control over the details. That is why we keep the team small and the overheads low. There is no revolving door of freelancers or account managers. The people you meet at the start are the ones doing the work.

Every project gets the same attention, whether it is a one-day portrait session or a six-month rebrand. We are not interested in volume. We are interested in getting it right.

Creative professionals collaborating in a dimly lit studio space

Capabilities

We keep our services focused so the quality stays high

Brand Strategy

Positioning, naming, tone of voice, and the thinking that sits behind every visual decision.

Studio Photography

Portraits, product, editorial, and lookbook work shot in our fully equipped space.

Digital Design

Websites, social templates, and digital assets that extend your brand online.

Art Direction

Creative concepts for campaigns, events, and print that tie every element together.

Print Production

Stationery, packaging, catalogues, and signage managed from concept to delivery.

Location Shoots

On-site photography and video across Hertfordshire, London, and the wider south east.

Ready to start a project?

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