The Brewery: Lifting the Lid on the Kitchen
Based in the City of London, The Brewery is one of the UK’s leading unique event venues, capable of hosting events from 30 – 1600 people. The Brewery is more than a venue, it is a culinary powerhouse driven by skill, precision, and passion. Our goal was to pull back the curtain, giving people a raw, behind-the-scenes look at the craft, the energy, and the people who make it happen.
The Challenge: Showcasing People and Process
The Brewery needed photography that went beyond polished plates. They wanted to reveal the real story, the movement, the heat, the focus in the kitchen, alongside powerful, personality-driven staff portraits.
✔ Lift the lid on the kitchen – Draw people into the unseen world behind the pass.
✔ Capture character – Staff portraits that feel authentic, confident, and full of personality.
✔ Deliver a versatile image library – High-end imagery for marketing, recruitment, and branding.
The Strategy: Two Shoots, One Story.
We split the project into two distinct but connected shoots, designed to capture both process and people.
✔ The Kitchen in Action – A fast-paced, documentary-style approach, showcasing the intensity, movement, and artistry of the team at work.
✔ The Faces of The Brewery – Cinematic, character-driven staff portraits that highlight confidence and identity.
Together, they create a complete visual identity—a look inside the kitchen and the people who power it.
The Impact: A Richer, More Engaging Brand
✔ A behind-the-scenes perspective – Bringing the energy of the kitchen to life.
✔ A bold, human-centred visual identity – Showcasing The Brewery’s culture and talent.
✔ A long-term asset – A high-quality image library ready to elevate marketing and recruitment.
Because great food is not just about what is on the plate. It is about the people, the passion, and the craft behind it.
Work in use.
The final images have become the backbone of their branding, creating a consistent and genuine identity that resonated with both employees and external audiences.
Portraits, details, interactions and ‘at work’ shots have provided the company with a library of images that feels true to who they are and used in all forms of media
Kind Words
“It was great working with Sophie, her passion and skills are evident in ever shot and she truly captured our vision perfectly.
From the very start, Sophie demonstrated professionalism and a keen attention to detail, which made us feel confident that we were in the right hands
Thank you for making everyone feel at ease and for bringing so much fun and creativity to the entire process.”
