Business Details
Professional Photography & Videography Services in Dorset
Established by Andy Beeson-Brackstone, redManhattan Photography specialises in capturing life's pivotal moments through artistic photography and videography. With a career dedicated to preserving memories, we utilise advanced equipment and natural lighting techniques to create timeless visuals for weddings, corporate events, theatre performances, and lifestyle documentation. Our services extend across Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, supported by a portfolio that includes collaborations with Arts University Bournemouth, Pavilion Dance South West, and Hampshire Cultural Trust.Clients benefit from our 10+ years of experience in both candid documentary-style photography and staged professional shoots, complemented by innovative 360 Virtual Reality tour creation. We maintain strict adherence to professional standards through comprehensive consultations, customised packages, and post-production processes that ensure every client receives tailored visual storytelling solutions.
Services
Wedding Photography
Videography
Virtual Reality Tours
Theatre Photography
Lifestyle Photography
Highlights and features
- Over 10 years documenting weddings and cultural events
- Official partners with Arts University Bournemouth and Pavilion Dance South West
- Includes professionally designed wedding album in standard package
- Utilises dual photographers for comprehensive coverage
- Serves Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire regions
What people say
Friendly and professional
Fantastic results
Highly recommend
Great passion for work
Reliable and easy to work with
Services
Wedding Photography
Comprehensive wedding documentation using dual photographers and professional equipment. Includes 10-hour coverage from preparations to first dance, 50-page custom album, USB with edited images, and engagement shoot. Specialises in blending reportage style with curated portraits while maintaining natural aesthetics through expert lighting techniques.
Videography
Professional video production for businesses and cultural organisations. Utilises Panasonic S5 II cinema camera with 24-70mm lens and Ninja V recorder. Offers dynamic coverage of performances, corporate events and educational activities with professional audio capture using Sennheiser mics and portable recording units for complete storytelling solutions.
Virtual Reality Tours
Immersive 360-degree virtual tours for arts venues and commercial spaces. Creates accessible digital experiences that showcase facilities while maintaining artistic integrity. Particularly beneficial for cultural institutions seeking to enhance visitor engagement and accessibility for those with additional needs through interactive spatial documentation.
Theatre Photography
Specialist theatre and dance photography capturing live performances and behind-the-scenes production elements. Documents productions for Arts University Bournemouth, Bournemouth & Boscombe Light Opera Company and Pavilion Dance South West. Expertise includes low-light shooting techniques and action freezing capabilities to preserve dynamic stage moments with artistic composition.
Lifestyle Photography
Candid and staged lifestyle photography for businesses and charities, focusing on arts and cultural sectors. Combines documentary-style capture with controlled lighting setups to authentically represent organisational activities. Extensive experience photographing educational programs, facility infrastructure and marketing campaigns for cultural institutions and local government bodies.
People
Andy Beeson-Brackstone
Principal Photographer/Videographer
Creative director with over a decade of experience in documentary and artistic photography. Specialises in wedding, theatre and cultural documentation while maintaining technical excellence through continuous equipment upgrades and lighting innovation.
Questions
What photography services do you offer?
We provide wedding photography, theatre documentation, lifestyle shoots, corporate portraiture, and 360 virtual reality tours across southern England.
Do you cover weddings outside Dorset?
Yes, we regularly photograph weddings throughout Hampshire and Wiltshire with travel included in our standard package.
What's included in your wedding package?
Our package includes two photographers, 10-hour coverage, 50-page album, USB with edited images, and engagement shoot.
Can we get video coverage as well?
Yes, we offer professional videography as an optional add-on using cinema-grade equipment and professional audio capture.
How do you handle payments?
We accept card payments and offer flexible payment plans to accommodate different budget requirements for all our services.
Do you work with businesses and charities?
Yes, we have extensive experience documenting cultural organisations, educational institutions and charities across southern England.
