About Monty

“ All I have to sell you is my imagination, vast experience, yes, but at the end of the day it is the imagination that will make your photography stand out. ”

Professional, unusual and exciting

What I do:

I shoot interesting and stylish photography, mainly of a corporate nature, mainly on location and world wide. I am absolutely committed to what I do and my whole waking life is dedicated to photography.

How I Work:

I spend a lot of time looking. Quite often I shoot with my camera tethered to a computer for greater accuracy and sometimes I shoot hand-held. I build spontaneity and drama into my pictures. I always work with an assistant and there is a small team  back in the studio, organising. I go to meetings, come up with ideas, visit locations and generally do whatever is necessary to make your project a success.

What you get:

Quality without compromise, style, experience, enthusiasm and help from our team. Exciting and unique brand building images. It makes our clients look different. It gives you an edge.

 

Questions & Answers:

 

Q: I have a project that I’m having trouble organising, can you help me?

A: Yes, we have a team to help and advise and Liz is head of production, liz@rakusen.co.uk

Q: What kind of equipment do you use?

A: Only the best, at the present the Hasselblad H3D 39mp which delivers a whopping 111mb file! I also use a view camera platform, a 22mp toy camera and am presently converting a 42 year old Rolleiflex twin lens! But its not the equipment, its the way I use it.

Q:Do you do post production and do you charge?

A: Yes I personally spend hours on client’s files in our digital darkroom and I see this equally as important as the photography. Files come to you beautifully crafted and finished, that makes them better and yes, we make a small charge.

Q: What is the situation with copyright?

A: It is my legal right to retain copyright, but occaisionally we sell it. However we have a much better licensing system that can give you all you should want.

Don’t be frightened, give us a ring.

Q: So, why should I use you?

A: I’m producing really unusual and stylish work, I really am different. I can work with you to make your images stand out from the crowd. If you are from an agency then it will give your client an advantage. If you are a direct client it will give your sales force a greater confidence and strength.

Q: How do I get in touch?

A: Just ring Liz in the studio +44 (0) 1937 830052  or email  liz@rakusen.co.uk

You really should try it!

Who we have worked for recently

  • BP Marine,
  • Network Rail,
  • British Energy Plc,  
  • RWE NPowerPlc,   
  • Doosan Babcock, 
  • United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority,  
  • Scottish Power Plc,  
  • ATH Resources Plc, 
  • Neoss Ltd,  
  • Grontmij,  
  • Yorkshire Forward,  
  • The National Trust,  
  • English Heritage, 
  • Tesco Plc,  
  • Hitachi Capital Plc,  
  • Savills Plc,  
  • Beamish Museum, 
  • Theakstons Brewery, 
  • Moto Hospitality Ltd,  
  • The Camping and Caravanning Club,  
  • ROMEC   
  • ... and there are many more...    
  • Libraries we are in: 
  • Getty Images 
  • Moodboard  
  • and you will find my work in most major libraries as our library images are now syndicated worldwide by 
  • Cultura.