Our favourite fashion shoots on location in the street of Shoreditch It’s no secret that Shoreditch is a hub for photographers, fashionistas and creatives of pretty much all varieties and we think you’d be hard pressed to find a person who said they’d never seen a photoshoot happening throughout its streets. Of course we’ve hosted many(…)
Motivational Quotes from motivated people Seize the week with both hands and renewed energy. Sounds easy, the hard part comes in making it real. Inspired by the #mondaymotivation trend on Twitter, we thought we’d seek, find and share some of our favourite quotes from people within the film and photography industry. It’s great to find(…)
Using a Drone To See The Streets of Shoreditch from Above A new perspective Of course we love it when clients hire the studio to film the latest blockbuster or their favourite recipes, to shoot for the glossies and billboards of the World or to host private events, sometimes though you’ve just got to give credit to the(…)
First Option collaborates with Disappearing Dining Club & KSS Audio for well rounded event of food, music, drinks and dancing For the second time we opened the studio doors to select clients, past and potential, for a truly exciting treat! We joined forces with long time collaborators and highly recommended suppliers Disappearing Dining Club, who(…)
London Street Photography & Film Guide While the September sun may have finally set on our long, warm summer days to welcome a crisp and cold October, there’s no reason us Londoners should stop start napping and stop snapping just because it’s autumn. Instead, how about throwing on a warm, comfy coat (and potentially grabbing(…)
Virtual Recce Anyone? Some of you may have noticed a new edition to the First Option website menu recently, and to those of you who have we doth our caps and raise our drachms. To those of you who haven’t, well, take another little peek and stick your glass in the air too. A brand-spanking-new(…)
Testimonials: What our customers say about us It’s no secret that a good reputation can spread quickly between friends and colleagues, that’s part of the reason why we at First Option feel that testimonials are so valuable. Of course the other reason is that it’s crucial to us that we always give our clients exactly what they(…)
In the Studio with WaterRower Here at First Option studio we love to see the space used in different ways, one of the most notable recently has been the team at WaterRower taking over the studio to shoot a campaign for their exercise equipment. We’re no stranger to exercise equipment and yoga classes but this was something(…)
Colourful Details As much as details are important, it is the bigger picture that makes an impression. When preparing the catering here in the studio we aim to take all factors into consideration, from the balance of ingredients in each dish to the relationship of one dish to another. We take inspiration from many countries(…)
TATE: Styling the Studio In Style When the Tate booked our studio to shoot their Spring/Summer catalogue it came as no surprise that they would have a wonderful sense of style! With four galleries across England, they house the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day in addition to international and contemporary art.(…)