Breathe Pictures
BP
Family Photographers
Breathe Pictures
176 Bath Rd, Thatcham RG18 3HJ
# Breathe Pictures
Breathe Pictures is a Thatcham-based media production studio founded in 2005 by Neale and Sam James, combining expertise drawn from national broadcasting and senior advertising roles. The studio specialises in creating compelling visual and audio content centred on authentic human storytelling.
The business operates across three interconnected disciplines. Their photography work—the studio's foundation—focuses on natural, people-centred imagery for brands, alongside commercial portraiture, food and interior photography. Neale is recognised as a leading editorial and social event photographer, known for discreet work at high-profile occasions. Their filmmaking extends this philosophy into documentary and commercial work, managing complete production from concept through to delivery of multi-format outputs suitable for web, internal comms and social channels. Recent clients include Bayer PLC, HSBC and IKEA. The audio strand, underpinned by Neale's radio background, produces podcasts and audio documentaries with emphasis on clear storytelling—current live productions include The Photowalk, The FujiCast and My Argument with Grief.
What distinguishes Breathe Pictures is their integrated approach: rare among production companies, they combine still, moving and audio media under one creative roof. Their documentary work demonstrates particular skill in exploring sensitive subjects—dementia, diabetes and genetic conditions—with genuine empathy. They prioritise straightforward storytelling over stylistic flourishes, delivering professional finishes across accessible, lasting client relationships rather than one-off projects.
Breathe Pictures is a Thatcham-based media production studio founded in 2005 by Neale and Sam James, combining expertise drawn from national broadcasting and senior advertising roles. The studio specialises in creating compelling visual and audio content centred on authentic human storytelling.
The business operates across three interconnected disciplines. Their photography work—the studio's foundation—focuses on natural, people-centred imagery for brands, alongside commercial portraiture, food and interior photography. Neale is recognised as a leading editorial and social event photographer, known for discreet work at high-profile occasions. Their filmmaking extends this philosophy into documentary and commercial work, managing complete production from concept through to delivery of multi-format outputs suitable for web, internal comms and social channels. Recent clients include Bayer PLC, HSBC and IKEA. The audio strand, underpinned by Neale's radio background, produces podcasts and audio documentaries with emphasis on clear storytelling—current live productions include The Photowalk, The FujiCast and My Argument with Grief.
What distinguishes Breathe Pictures is their integrated approach: rare among production companies, they combine still, moving and audio media under one creative roof. Their documentary work demonstrates particular skill in exploring sensitive subjects—dementia, diabetes and genetic conditions—with genuine empathy. They prioritise straightforward storytelling over stylistic flourishes, delivering professional finishes across accessible, lasting client relationships rather than one-off projects.
Services offered
Editorial photographyEvent photographyCommercial portraitureBrand filmsDocumentary filmmakingPodcast productionAudio documentariesLocation sound recording