About David Cole
People are by far the most interesting subjects to photograph and as far as business is concerned I believe they are it’s most vital asset. Experience has taught me to treat everybody all the same – with courtesy, kindness and positivity. Working with me means you will have an uplifting, rewarding and enjoyable shoot and whether it’s for a press release, news story, website or a simple headshot for social media I will ensure you feel good and look your best.
Hard work and flexibility mixed with experience and fun will guarantee delivery of high quality, meaningful photography and video to help tell your business story.
7 reasons to work with
David Cole Photography
With 30 years business experience we know what works. Telling your brand story through relevant, carefully crafted imagery will help you to successfully market you and your brand values.
Storytelling is what we are best at!
We specialise in people-centred marketing campaigns. People buy from people and this is where your main brand assets are. Whether staff or customers, it is your people that lies at the heart of everything you do.
People are your business. People are our business too!
Not everything may go to plan. The ability to amend or change for sound practical and commercial reasons must always be possible.
Flexibility is an important part of the process!
We want to be an extension of your marketing team. We know that we can bring both great ideas to the table and deliver them within an agreed timescale.
Both thinkers and doers we will get things done!
Easy going, friendly and experienced we come with with a lot of creative and pragmatic input based on sound research and knowledge. At the same time we are mindful of all stakeholders, interested parties and team members.
We will work on what works and not just what looks good! It has to fulfil your brief.
Good listeners, we will be able to understand your business values, your people and brand message. It is only with this understanding that we can move in the best marketing direction.
You only learn through listening! And we want to learn all about you and your business.
A step by step process that enables us to get through each stage easily and efficiently to reach your desired goal and where timings and costs are under control.
From brief to handover we are with you all the way.
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More about david Cole
Having studied Graphic Design (BA Hons) at Birmingham Art School I went on to have twenty year experience in the design industry for both client and agency side for names such as John Lewis, Waitrose, Asda, Wilkinsons, Sainsbury’s and Boots. Having professionally ‘cut my teeth’ with John Lewis I had brilliant training in how to do things properly, professionally and strategically. Dealing with all levels of the business, including CEO and Chairman, my ability to deal with all levels and in my area of expertise was the best I could have hoped for as a young graduate.
Moving from London to Leeds, principally for family reasons, was a big move up North. Working for ASDA was a great opportunity to work fast and furious in the value end of retail. Delivery big food and gifting ranges quickly became the norm, managing high volume at rapid pace. Within 3 years I was responsible for delivery half Asda own label packaging requirements briefing out and managing through 6 design agencies.
In August 2000 I moved to Watt International away from project management and back to design and presentation. With 4 years at Watt (now Sun Branding), a couple of years for JUNC and 18 months at Storm Brand Design I had 7 years agency side of retail. Although I enjoyed working with Sainsbury’s, Burgess Pet Care, Halfords, Charles Worthingtons, Boots etc, I much preferred the client side.
For the past 15 years I have worked across photography, video, design and marketing and have built up a varied and well established client base including manufacturers, financial services, law firms, charity organisations and small/medium enterprises. The combination of creative passion, attention to detail, great client services, technical expertise and flexibility has enabled me to establish a solid reputation and client base.
My service to deliver most forms of media across all platforms and social media channels for marketing departments and managers means that I can deliver a unique mix of marketing to help get you noticed.
As part of a continued all round creative service I deliver work for a number of third sector and charity organisations. Social enterprise, good causes and community projects are a huge interest of mine and so pleased to be able to work with so many fantastic people.
Currently I am working with Community Learning Partnerships (Harehills) and Maecare (Alwoodley) two great organisations whose work continues to help improve the lives of so many across the region.