About
Piers foley photography
I'm a Freelance Photographer/Videographer
based in Hertfordshire/London creating striking visual content for theatre and entertainment.
I'm far better at making pretty pictures than writing words, but you wont be paying me for the latter, so here we go...
From Theatre trailers and production shots, to live performance recordings, to interviews and behind the scenes to reactive/evergreen social content, I bring your brand personality and projects to life on people's devices.
My collaborative creative approach and long-old industry experience ensures high-impact visual storytelling, that truly connects with your audience, getting those bums-on-seats.
What I can do for you
I offer a range of professional photography, video production, design and animation services tailored to your brand, talent, marketing needs and budget.
Hero Content
High-impact promotional assets from concept trailers to cinematic theatre trailers, to striking production/poster photography designed to capture maximum attention. Whether your show is in preproduction or months into a run, let's put the best of the best in front of your audience.
Social-First Content
Short-form vertical and horizontal content crafted specifically for social platforms. I produce scroll-stopping reels, clips, and cuts that are optimised for engagement,
from punchy teasers to behind-the-scenes series and
good old silly games and trends.
Artwork Animation
Taking still images and designs and making them move! I bring your still images, digital designs, and illustrations to life through motion graphics, design and a little sprinkle of AI magic here and there. By adding subtle movements, dynamic visual effects, and sound design we can transform your static print artwork/images into engaging visuals for screens.
Music Video / Studio Sessions
Recording a cast album or want to get that song that everyone loves in your show out in the world? Whether in a studio or on location, filming to playback, I work with the cast, creatives and production team to deliver whole music videos and clips that elevates the commercial album release, or just shows off that big number and those big voices.
Behind the Scenes
Capturing candid moments in rehearsals, on photoshoots, press events or back stage this fly-on-the-wall content reveals the craft behind the work, builds a deeper connection with your audience and company, and generates early momentum before launch, and well into the run.
Live Performance Capture
I provide full multi-camera recording and editing of theatre, music, and live events, captured with a style that matches the production. Be that in multiple fixed positions, or in the middle of the action with a steadicam I have years of experience of the pacing and rawness of live performance knowing how to preserve its energy on screen.
Editing and Post Production
If you have footage or photos already and need something doing with them I can handle the edit, colour grade, sound design, and delivery - adapting or elevating and supporting your existing assets.
BEHIND THE CAMERA
I graduated from Loughborough University with a BA/Hons in Drama and started my career as an actor, before moving
into digital marketing and content creation for the entertainment world.
I've been working as a freelance photographer/videographer for the best part of 20 years. From 2015 - 2020 I was also Head of Social Media and Content Creation at Target Live (Havas) - managing, strategising and creating content for a wide variety of over 100 social / digital media accounts for notable Live Entertainment and Cultural brands covering West End, Off West End, National and International touring theatre productions, Exhibitions, Venues and Festivals.
