PORSCHE

PORSCHE

SIR ROBERT MCALPINE

SIR ROBERT MCALPINE

BRIDGESTONE

BRIDGESTONE

CHAMBERLIN SQUARE

CHAMBERLIN SQUARE

UNITRON

UNITRON

ASOS

ASOS

CO-OP ACADEMY

CO-OP ACADEMY

BREWDOG

BREWDOG

ITV

ITV

Commercial Photographer covering Manchester, Liverpool & Lancashire

Commercial photography for architecture, construction, industrial sites, corporate portraits, and aerial drone imagery — based near Chorley, Lancashire, and working across Manchester, Liverpool, and the wider North West, with clients throughout the rest of the UK, including brands such as Porsche, Sir Robert McAlpine and ITV. I help businesses, manufacturers, marketing and communications teams, and brands tell their story through strong, accurate photography — from aerial and drone imagery that captures sites, buildings, and land from a fresh perspective, to architectural interiors and exteriors for marketing and communications, corporate portraits for your website, and documenting building projects as they progress — bringing a considered, professional approach to every shoot, and always keen to build new relationships on interesting projects and assignments.

  • Industrial photographer capturing manufacturing plant interior, Lancashire

    Industrial Photography

    Professional industrial photography for factories, manufacturing facilities and plant across Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool. From production lines to large-scale industrial sites, I document your operations with a site-safe, detail-focused approach.

    Industrial Photography
  • Building exterior photograph showing completed development, North West

    Architecture Photography

    Exterior and Interiors architecture photography, building photography capturing completed developments, retail and commercial properties across Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool. Often paired with aerial photography for a complete view of a site or building.

    Architecture Photography
  • Aerial Photography at housing development in the evening with multiple new houses

    Aerial Photography

    Professional aerial and drone photography and video for construction sites, industrial facilities and completed developments across Lancashire, Manchester and Liverpool. Fully compliant drone operations capture perspectives ground-level photography can't reach — ideal for site surveys, progress overviews and marketing material.

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  • Business conference photographed for company marketing

    Corporate Photography

    Corporate headshots, business portraits, and event and conference photography for businesses across the North West. Discreet, professional coverage — from individual headshots to full event coverage — delivered quickly for same-day or next-day use where needed.

    Corporate Photography

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I work as a commercial photographer covering architecture, industrial and construction sites, corporate portraits, events, and aerial/drone photography. Clients typically come to me for a single specialism or a mix, depending on the project — from architectural exteriors to full site documentation with aerial coverage included.

  • I'm based near Ormskirk in Lancashire and work throughout the UK, including London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds. I'm always happy to travel for the right project, though I'm particularly well placed for jobs across the North West.

  • I work with a broad range of commercial and corporate clients, from construction firms and architects to national brands — including companies such as Porsche, Sir Robert McAlpine, ITV, and Brewdog. Projects range from single-site shoots to ongoing coverage across multiple locations.

  • Yes — I hold a CAA A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency), along with a registered operator ID and flyer ID. All aerial work is covered by dedicated drone liability insurance, with every flight preceded by a site-specific risk assessment and airspace check.

  • Yes — I'm experienced working on live sites, including completing inductions, wearing appropriate PPE, and following site-specific safety requirements. Shoots can be arranged around operational hours or scheduled downtime, whichever suits your site.

  • Pricing depends on the type of shoot, number of locations, and any specialist requirements such as aerial coverage or out-of-hours access. Every project is quoted individually — get in touch with a brief and I'll put together a tailored quote. Prices start from £500 + vat

  • Get in touch with a bit of detail about your project — location, type of shoot, and timeframe — and I'll follow up with availability and a quote. You can email me on info@martynhicks.com or call on 07966 535596