Let the pictures do the talking?

Rob Whitrow has 30 plus years’ experience as an on-location photographer shooting stills.

An image should speak for itself. So why write about the photographer? It’s worth sharing a little about Rob to help build a picture of how his experience ensures that the “voice” of the imagery is true to the brief.

Capturing the right images is something that Rob endeavours to make look effortless, however, meeting a brief whilst bringing something extra is a practiced skill. When done well, it’s a positive process that explores what is possible, taking the direct route when appropriate but also seeking new ways of articulating the visual memo that every picture sends. 

“Gracious, quite frilly language for a snapper, wouldn’t you say?” – fear not, Rob is a straightforward, practical individual who makes this all happen without fuss or ceremony.

What do you want when working with a photographer? Creativity, certainly, but to arrive at the right shots requires empathy for both the subject and viewer of the images. Rob’s years of experience working in every imaginable scenario has taught him how to relate to each subject and guide the shoot to the right result without being overbearing or precious. 

Essential too, is professionalism. What does professionalism mean? Rob has the confidence and savvy to work to an objective, manage time and talk through the options with you. He can help shape the brief, establish the key requirements and set out what needs to happen to get the job done – whatever level of input you need, Rob will be able to contribute positively.

What are Rob’s specialties?

Rob has worked for owner-run businesses right up to large corporates and across all media - print, magazine and online. He has the gravitas and calmness to work at all levels. Rob has shots in his portfolio that range from “working people” from a wide range of industries, to celebrities, sporting personalities, chefs and restaurateurs. Subjects include people at work and portraiture, and all content for the Hotel & Restaurant Industry, including food and interiors. Rob has a keen eye for images that capture the essence or mood of any subject. His work covers staged set pieces and reportage style “captured moment”, whatever is right for the subject.

He has established a strong reputation for his work in several industries. High end Restaurants & Hotels, the wider hospitality industry, Publishers, Ad and Design Agencies, Businesses and Education all use his eye.

Clients?

Rob’s client list includes Airbus, Hitachi, Recycling Lives, Harrods, Fortnum & Mason, British Energy, National Express, BBC, PWC, McLaren, Serco, East India Company, several high end Hotels & Restaurants all over the UK including Sketch, Grantley Hall, Rockliffe Hall, The Calcot Collection, Clos Maggiore, Royal Crescent Bath, Midsummer House, Living Ventures, The Yorke Arms, and many others, plus publishers including Progressive Media, Think Publishing, The Guardian, Sunday Publishing and Haymarket.

This website showcases images drawn from across these clients, grouped loosely into sections.

Where does Rob work?

Rob is ostensibly Manchester based however now lives just into the Peak district, but travels extensively throughout the UK for commissioned work.