About

Based in South Lakeland, Cumbria, I provide professional commercial and product photography for businesses across the Lake District, throughout Cumbria, and across the UK. Whether you need striking product photography for your website, online shop, advertising campaigns, brochures, catalogues or other marketing material, I create high-quality images that showcase your products with clarity, creativity and attention to detail. Every project is tailored to your objectives, ensuring the final photographs reflect both your brand and your budget. Since establishing Photography by Ward in 2003, I have worked with businesses of every size, from independent makers and start-ups to established national companies. That experience enables me to produce imagery that is not only technically excellent but also commercially effective. Although many of my clients are based in Cumbria and the North West, location is rarely a barrier. Products can be shipped to my studio, allowing me to work with businesses anywhere in the UK, while regular communication ensures you remain involved throughout the process. For larger projects or where photography needs to take place on-site, I am also happy to travel. If you're considering professional photography for your products or business, I'd be delighted to discuss your requirements. There's no pressure and no obligation—just friendly, honest advice to help you decide on the best approach.

Cumbria is my home and, when I'm not working, you can often find me trekking the fells, in the garden or whittling wood. It's a natural magnet for people who love the peace and tranquillity of the countryside and I feel lucky to class this as my spiritual home.

Some clients I've worked with

Selection of reviews

I am very impressed with Photography by Ward. I needed a very big TIFF image of one of my paintings for publication and the quality and value was excellent. It was sent to me via WeTransfer because it was so big but it was there more or less straight after the image was taken. Dayve is professional and friendly and his studio is easy to reach in Ambleside.

Martin Greenland, artist

Always good to work with, patient and professional, Dayve takes superb photographs. Particular strengths include his use of lighting and creative ideas which he is always happy to adapt to our needs

Nigel Kingdon

I have used Photography by Ward several times over the past few years. I have always been very pleased with the results. Professional photography is very important for any maker and the photos I have had have definitely helped me gain business.

Emma - A Flame With Desire

I have two Businesses in Ambleside both very different from each other, I have used Davy for several photographic projects and he has managed to meet the brief on every occasion. He totally understands what your vision is and this makes everything easy. Would recommend Davy 100 percent

Sharon - Rush, Ambleside

Dayve did the photography for Arbon Socks first catalogue and website. He found the locations, recruited the models and planned the day so it all ran seamlessly. The lifestyle, category shots were interesting, beautifully lit and atmospheric. I would recommend Dayve.

Rydal Mount

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