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Capturing Moments, Crafting Masterpieces

Award-winning photography & fine-art printing from the heart of Manchester.

Our Story

Founded in 2009, Creative Capture Ltd has grown from a modest loft studio on King Street into one of Manchester’s most respected creative media houses. To date, we’ve delivered over 3,000 assignments—ranging from heartfelt family portraits to nationwide multi-channel campaigns for FTSE-listed brands. Our mission has never changed: merge uncompromising artistry with technical precision so every client can see their vision translated into a timeless image.

  • In-house team of seven award-winning photographers and post-production specialists
  • State-of-the-art studio equipped with Profoto lighting and Phase One XF camera systems
  • Museum-grade Canson & Hahnemühle fine-art printing up to 44 inches wide
  • ISO-certified colour-management workflow for flawless consistency
Commercial photoshoot in progress at Creative Capture's Manchester studio

Services

Portrait Photography

Studio and on-location portraits with custom lighting setups—perfect for professionals, actors and families looking for timeless images.

Commercial & Product Photography

High-impact visuals that elevate your brand across e-commerce, advertising and print media, crafted for maximum conversion.

Event Coverage

Discreet multi-camera teams capture conferences, launches and galas with same-day social-media ready edits.

Advanced Retouching

Pixel-perfect skin work, colour grading and complex compositing executed by certified Adobe experts.

Fine-Art Printing

Archival prints boasting 100-year colourfastness and ICC-profiled accuracy for galleries, collectors and discerning artists.

Digital Asset Management

Secure, cloud-based library with keyword tagging, rights management and 24/7 access—your images, always at your fingertips.

Featured Portfolio

Fashion editorial photograph featuring vibrant colours
Vogue-inspired fashion editorial captured for a London-based designer.
Product photography of artisanal coffee packaging
E-commerce refresh for an independent coffee roaster—boosted click-throughs by 45 %.
Elegant gala event photograph with ambient lighting
Gala dinner coverage at Manchester Art Gallery—capturing candid moments in low-light.

Our Creative Process

  1. 1. Concept & Mood-Boarding

    Collaborative planning session to align creative direction, logistics and visual references.

  2. 2. Pre-Production

    Location scouting, set design, model casting and equipment preparation for a seamless shoot day.

  3. 3. Shoot Day

    Multi-angle capture with tethered preview, ensuring stakeholders can approve frames in real time.

  4. 4. Post-Production

    Advanced retouching, cinematic colour grading and iterative client revisions via secure cloud portal.

  5. 5. Delivery & Archival

    Final files delivered in multiple formats alongside 12-month cloud backup and optional long-term archival.

Sustainability Commitment

We offset 100 % of our studio’s electricity through renewable energy credits and operate a paper-free administration system. By prioritising local suppliers and low-emission couriers, our carbon-positive target is within reach.

Our fine-art papers are FSC certified, and 95 % of ink cartridges are recycled through the HP Planet Partners programme. LED modelling lamps now power our lighting, cutting energy use by 60 % compared to traditional halogen bulbs.

2.1 t CO₂ saved in 2023
95 % Recycled materials
100 % Renewable energy usage

What Clients Say

  • Photo of Amelia Roberts

    Amelia Roberts

    Marketing Director, Northern Threads

    “Creative Capture transformed our product launch imagery—sales jumped 32 % within a month.”

    ★★★★★

  • Photo of Harvey Middleton

    Harvey Middleton

    Curator, Urban Canvas Gallery

    “Their colour accuracy and print quality are unrivalled. Our gallery exhibition looked spectacular.”

    ★★★★★

  • Photo of Priya Desai

    Priya Desai

    Founder, Blossom Wellness

    “From concept to final edit, the team captured the essence of our brand flawlessly. Clients mention the photos daily.”

    ★★★★★

  • Photo of Euan McLeod

    Euan McLeod

    Events Manager, Highland Spirits

    “Their event coverage felt invisible on the night and magical in the photos. Couldn’t ask for more professionalism.”

    ★★★★★

  • Photo of Marta Kowalski

    Marta Kowalski

    Artist & Print Collector

    “The fine-art prints of my watercolours surpassed every gallery standard. Colours match the originals perfectly.”

    ★★★★★

Meet the Team

Portrait of Daniel Hughes

Daniel Hughes

Lead Photographer & Founder

15 years in commercial photography, Phase One Certified Professional, D&AD Winner 2018.

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Portrait of Sofia Khan

Sofia Khan

Head of Post-Production

Adobe ACP with a flair for cinematic colour grading and complex compositing.

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Get in Touch

32 King Street

Manchester, Greater Manchester

M2 6AG, United Kingdom

Phone: 0161 834 5678

Email: info@icargopacific.com

Business Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00

Map showing Creative Capture studio location in Manchester