Oakes Studios
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Family Photographers
Oakes Studios
107A, Birmingham B6 4TN
# Oakes Studios Description
Oakes Studios is a commercial photography business based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, run by Graham Oakes, a photographer with a lifetime of professional experience in the industry. Having left school to pursue photography full-time, Graham has built a career spanning decades, successfully navigating recessions and the digital revolution without once leaving the profession—a rare achievement in self-employment.
The studio serves a diverse clientele across the West Midlands and beyond, handling everything from one-off commissions to large regular contracts. Graham's portfolio demonstrates versatility across multiple sectors: property photography for Airbnb listings, commercial product photography, food and beverage imaging, fashion and beauty shoots, author portraiture, architectural photography, and location-based work. This breadth of experience means the business can accommodate both established clients requiring ongoing services and new customers with unique or unconventional photography needs.
What distinguishes Oakes Studios is Graham's genuine passion for the craft combined with his collaborative approach. Rather than offering a formulaic service, he prides himself on being enjoyable to work with and adapts to each client's specific requirements. The longevity of many client relationships speaks to the quality of his work and professionalism. His recent investment in high-end equipment, including the Leica Q3 43, demonstrates continued commitment to technical excellence. Based in the creative heart of Birmingham, yet willing to travel extensively for assignments, Oakes Studios represents accessible, expert commercial photography without pretension.
Oakes Studios is a commercial photography business based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, run by Graham Oakes, a photographer with a lifetime of professional experience in the industry. Having left school to pursue photography full-time, Graham has built a career spanning decades, successfully navigating recessions and the digital revolution without once leaving the profession—a rare achievement in self-employment.
The studio serves a diverse clientele across the West Midlands and beyond, handling everything from one-off commissions to large regular contracts. Graham's portfolio demonstrates versatility across multiple sectors: property photography for Airbnb listings, commercial product photography, food and beverage imaging, fashion and beauty shoots, author portraiture, architectural photography, and location-based work. This breadth of experience means the business can accommodate both established clients requiring ongoing services and new customers with unique or unconventional photography needs.
What distinguishes Oakes Studios is Graham's genuine passion for the craft combined with his collaborative approach. Rather than offering a formulaic service, he prides himself on being enjoyable to work with and adapts to each client's specific requirements. The longevity of many client relationships speaks to the quality of his work and professionalism. His recent investment in high-end equipment, including the Leica Q3 43, demonstrates continued commitment to technical excellence. Based in the creative heart of Birmingham, yet willing to travel extensively for assignments, Oakes Studios represents accessible, expert commercial photography without pretension.
Services offered
Commercial product photographyProperty and Airbnb photographyFood and beverage photographyAuthor and corporate portraitureFashion and beauty photographyArchitectural photographyLocation-based shootsBlog and portfolio content creation