bayhippisley.com

Photography has been Bay’s passion and career for over 30 years. This invaluable experience in the industry has given him and intimate knowledge of not only photography but also project management, retouching, digital, set building, film, special effects, HDR photography and many other facets of the medium. Being just as happy to work in the studio or on location, with people or with food Bay’s skills will encompass and facilitate most requests. His clients have included, Honda, Boots, Toyota, Hasbro, the BBC, Saatchi and Microsoft to name but a few.

Having finished his degree in photography the young photojournalist took to the road and covered stories from downtrodden hippies clashing with residents in Gastonbury to documenting high-class celebrity exploits at the Cannes film festival.

He moved in to his first studio in London’s Mayfair in the early 1970s’, shooting iconic bands like Bananarama and The Pretenders for their album covers, one of which now hangs in the National Portrait Gallery.

His talent was quickly spotted by the advertising agencies that commissioned a series of campaigns during the 80s’. Clients like Imperial Tobacco and Airbus both utilised his knowledge of the groundbreaking special effects and model making of the time.

Bay spent much of the next decade refining the skills required to work with children and families. Developing a unique understanding of the dynamic required to capture real emotions and interactions with the products.

Today Bay still remains at the forefront of his profession employing all the high-end digital tools available. His focus in recent years has been centred on food shoots and editorials alongside work with design agencies and public relations specialists. His interest in food photography has been encouraged and developed by his wife Liz Hippisley, a professional stylist, who also runs a props room based at Bay’s studio. Much of his current work has focused on expanding his online portfolio in this area, accessible via the food link below.

Despite the status of many of Bay’s clients he is more than happy to consider any job no matter how simple or complex and is available for half-day bookings.     

He works from his central London studio in Fulham. He would be more than happy to hear from you.