Striking Places is first and foremost about photography. We are a Specialist 360 interactive Photography company that shoots places, people & products. At the heart of our work is our passion for quality imagery.
We shoot a wide variety of commercial business subjects producing contemporary, engaging, lasting images. We have a wealth of experience covering venue and event, tourism, PR and marketing, product and portrait photography and are always investigating new areas.
Our 360 virtual tour company is made up of a team of truly diverse individuals with a wealth of experience from a range of contrasting backgrounds. We know that your photography is an investment that is critical for your company and brand identity. We work closely with all our clients. We listen, and discuss and then offer the perfect solution for your business.
Why Choose Striking Places
We love what we do and bring enthusiasm and commitment to every project
- We are specialist photographers
- Offer the best solution for your business
- Provide outstanding service
- We are constantly investigating new technologies
About Jo
Jo is an accomplished photographer with over 30 years of experience, shooting in both traditional film and digital formats. In addition, she has a Foundation in Art from Middlesex University and a BA in Accounting and post-graduate studies in entrepreneurship and enterprise development, and 15 years as Finance Director. With a keen entrepreneurial drive and an instinctive creative flair, the combination has built a successful business with an impeccable reputation.
Tech Enthusiast
Jo specialises in commercial photography and works closely with clients to produce quality marketing imagery. She loves to experiment with different cameras and lenses and is always first to try out new digital photographic techniques. Jo has an impressive commercial portfolio featuring a wide range of subjects however her passion for the great outdoors and its wildlife define some of her most absorbing images and her enthusiasm with macro lens have produced some truly stunning photographs.
How It Works
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Have a Chat
Call me or fill in the form. We’ll talk about what you need and I’ll send you a quote. There’s no obligation.
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I Take the Photos
I’ll come to you and photograph your premises, your team and your work. I’ll let you know beforehand how to get ready.
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Use Them Everywhere
Your edited photos come in an online gallery, ready for your website, social media and Google Business Profile.
Why Choose Me
Experience
I’ve been photographing businesses since 2012. I’ve published more than 22,000 images on Google and they’ve been viewed over 100 million times. I’ve been one of the top 20 Google Trusted Photography companies in the UK and won a Gold Award as a Google Trusted Photographer. I’m also a member of the Association of Photographers (AOP).
Trust
I work with everyone from small independent shops to national chains. People come back because I turn up when I said I would and deliver what I promised. You can see what they say in my 130 plus five star Google reviews.
My Promise
No hidden extras. Edits and changes are included in the price. If the weather’s bad on the day, we’ll move the shoot. I’m not happy until you are.
Faqs
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What use is putting posts on my Google Business Profile?
Show More Read more: What use is putting posts on my Google Business Profile?Posts reach people at the moment they’re searching for what you do. They:
- show Google and customers that your business is active
- let you share news, offers and events
- can carry a button like Call or Book, so people can act straight away
- support the rest of your local SEO
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Can I see how many people view the posts I put on my Google Business Profile?
Show More Read more: Can I see how many people view the posts I put on my Google Business Profile?Only partly. Google used to show views and clicks for each post, but it shows much less now. You can still see how people found your business and what they did, like calls, website clicks and direction requests, but not detailed figures for each post.
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What can go wrong with a Google Business Profile from a marketing or agency perspective?
Show More Read more: What can go wrong with a Google Business Profile from a marketing or agency perspective?More than most people expect. The ones I see most often are:
- verification refused or taking ages, especially for service area businesses and shared addresses
- suspensions with no clear reason
- wrong categories, map pins or opening hours
- duplicate listings splitting the reviews
- photos and questions added by the public that don’t fit the brand
- lots of locations to manage at once for franchises
- products, services and booking links left empty
Keeping profiles accurate and up to date is a big part of local SEO. I help agencies with set-up, recovery, photography and keeping an eye on their clients’ profiles.
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What can go wrong with a Google Business Profile?
Show More Read more: What can go wrong with a Google Business Profile?Quite a lot, unfortunately. Your business might not show up in searches. The details might be wrong or out of date. You might not be able to verify it. There might be duplicate listings. Reviews can go missing and profiles can be suspended without warning. These are fiddly to sort out, but it’s what I do every day. If yours isn’t working as it should, get in touch.
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Why is a Google Business Profile so important?
Show More Read more: Why is a Google Business Profile so important?It’s often the first thing people see when they search for you. It’s what puts you on Google Maps and shows your opening hours, phone number, reviews and photos. A profile that’s set up properly and kept up to date brings you more enquiries. I can help you fix it, improve it or get it back if you’ve lost it.
There’s more on this in my post What is a Google Business Profile and why does it matter?
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What do you do as a preferred supplier to the Mall Galleries?
Show More Read more: What do you do as a preferred supplier to the Mall Galleries?I’m a preferred supplier to the Mall Galleries in London. I make 3D virtual tours of exhibitions for the artists and organisations who hire the space. The tour keeps the show open online long after it closes, so more people can see the work and it can still be sold.
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Can you shoot at our location or do we send products to you?
Show More Read more: Can you shoot at our location or do we send products to you?Either. You can post your products to me. If they need a particular setting or are too big to send, I can come to you.
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Do you offer product photography for e-commerce?
Show More Read more: Do you offer product photography for e-commerce?Yes. I photograph products of all sizes for websites and marketplaces like Shopify, Etsy, Amazon and Not On The High Street.
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Can more interactivity be added to my Matterport 3D virtual tour?
Show More Read more: Can more interactivity be added to my Matterport 3D virtual tour?Yes. I can add tags to your tour with text, photos, videos and links. They’re handy for pointing out features, products or anything people should know.
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Do you help integrate tours into websites or social media?
Show More Read more: Do you help integrate tours into websites or social media?Yes. I’ll give you the code to add your tour to your website and show you how. I can also help you share it on social media and add it to your Google Business Profile.