In today’s visually competitive landscape, fresh and relevant imagery is vital to keep your organisation visible, engaging, and professional across all your marketing channels. Whether you’re a marketing team, design agency, public sector organisation, or business with regular visual needs, having consistent professional photography can significantly reduce stress and improve results.
As a trusted commercial photographer in Lincoln, my schedule often fills up weeks in advance. Retainer packages give you priority access to my time and expertise, ensuring your photography is planned, reliable, and aligned with your marketing calendar.
Below, you’ll find our current retainer options designed to help you keep your image library up-to-date and impactful, month after month.
How Retainers Work
Retainer packages are agreed on a rolling basis (minimum six months) and provide a guaranteed block of photography time each month.
With a retainer, you benefit from:
Priority booking and planning
Predictable monthly cost for visual content
Consistent quality imagery across campaigns
Flexibility in how photography time is used
Retainers are perfect for organisations that:
Need regular progress photography (e.g., construction, property, infrastructure)
Publish frequent marketing content
Run campaigns requiring fresh visuals
Want a reliable visual partner rather than booking ad‑hoc shoots
Available Commercial Photography Retainer Packages
Mini Retainer – Four Hours/Month
£350 + VAT per month
This package gives you one half‑day session (up to four hours) of professional photography each month.
Ideal for:
Regular project updates
Team headshots and people imagery
Short PR or marketing sessions
On‑site organisation photography
Your four hours can be used flexibly each month, and this package helps ensure your visuals stay fresh without the hassle of re‑planning shoots each time.
Complete Retainer – Eight Hours/Month
£625 + VAT per month
The Complete Retainer package secures one full day (up to eight hours) of photography monthly.
Perfect for:
Larger monthly visual needs
Events, conferences, and multi‑location shoots
Construction progress and site documentation
Editorial‑style marketing shoots
This option gives you maximum flexibility and bandwidth each month to cover a broad range of visual requirements.
What’s Included With Both Retainer Packages
Each monthly session includes:
Professional commercial photography coverage tailored to your needs
Careful planning and creative direction where required
High‑quality edited images delivered ready for use
Travel within Lincolnshire included (outside Lincolnshire charged at 45p per mile)
Drone photography can be integrated within retainer sessions where relevant. From project overviews to aerial site imagery making these packages versatile for both ground and aerial visuals.
Flexible Use & Booking
Retainer bookings are designed to suit your rhythm and priorities:
Sessions can be rescheduled with appropriate advance notice
Two half‑day sessions can be combined into a full day if needed
Flexible planning helps you align shoots with campaigns, launches, or milestones
This flexible framework ensures your retainer doesn’t feel rigid; but instead becomes a valuable part of your regular communications toolkit.
Who Retainers Work Well For
Retainers are particularly effective for:
Marketing teams with an ongoing visual content calendar
Construction, property, and development firms needing regular progress images
Organisations updating collateral, social media, or web visuals each month
Agencies that want priority access and predictable visual output
Working together like this builds consistency, clarity, and a visual library that truly supports your brand goals — without the hassle of frequent quote requests and rescheduling.
Ready to Discuss Your Retainer?
If you know you’ll need photography on a monthly basis, or want to explore how a retainer could benefit your organisation, the best next step is a brief, no‑obligation consultation.
We’ll discuss:
Your visual goals and priorities
How you might use your monthly photography time
What makes the most sense for your team and budget
As a commercial photographer trusted by businesses across Lincoln, the East Midlands and beyond, I aim to make professional photography an asset that works for you, not an administrative burden.
Schedule your free consultation now to explore a retainer that fits your needs.
