Live Performance

I love capturing the magic of the theatre, on stage and behind the scenes. My background has given me a sixth sense for preserving moments as they arise, and makes me the perfect partner to create compelling and atmospheric shots of the energy on stage.

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Production & Rehearsal shoots

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I have thoroughly enjoyed seeing many fantastic shows in both rehearsal and in the theatre and it is always a joy to capture something that has been meticulously worked on over several weeks. I always work in an unobtrusive way whilst making sure I capture exciting moments as they appear. For prices, please do get in touch as each job cost will be tailored to you and what you need.

“Sophie’s work has really helped us to step up the quality of our marketing and the profile of the school and we've really valued both her artistry and professionalism.
Sophie has given us great images which the students have really valued and use on their Spotlight pages but always worked in an unobtrusive and collaborative way.”
-Chris Hill (Dean, ALRA North)

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Promotional photography

As well as rehearsal and production shoots, I have also created publicity images for many productions, with fantastic feedback from high profile industry names;
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"I would like this photo to advertise all of my writing" -Lucy Prebble (Succession, I Hate Suzie, Enron)
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Click below for the story behind this work, as well as examples of some other promotional material I have produced.
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Image showing photograph of live performance in theatre
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Photograph of a theatre set - stage lights
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Image showing photograph of live performance in theatre

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For bookings and enquiries, please complete the form below and I will contact you, alternatively you can email me: sophiegiddens@gmail.com

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Promotional photography

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Play With Fire Productions contacted me for a publicity photo for their upcoming performance of The Effect by Lucy Prebble.
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My process began with reading the play and discussing requirements with the director and designer - from the themes and colours to highlight, as well as practical considerations (space for copy, logos etc.)
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I compiled a mood board to develop a range of shots I wanted to capture, but also left time to play in the space with the actors to allow moments to arise organically.
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The final image is an allusion to the climax of the play - a powerful scene in which the female character puts a pill in the mouth of the male character and holds his mouth closed. I got the two performers to connect to that moment and we recreated it in a more calm and caring way. The intention was that the reference was subtle enough that the audience going in would be intrigued, and during the play would come to understand the meaning of the image.
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The image had fantastic feedback on social media and in the press. Most notably, the writer Lucy Prebble (Succession, I Hate Suzie, Enron) tweeted: “I would like this photo to advertise all my writing”.
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I have since worked with the same client several times to create arresting and eye catching images. What I love most about creating promotional material for theatre shows is that I have to tell the story in one frame. I have worked with many companies on their publicity images and the photos have been seen all around the country - see below for some examples.

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Publicity images

Image - example of publicity photography
Image - example of publicity photography
Image - example of publicity photography
Image - example of publicity photography
Image - example of publicity photography
Image - example of publicity photography