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So what does image 1st give you that no other photography studio in London offer? Well, professional makeover photographers are amazing. We don't expect everyone walking into our photography studio to look like Kate Moss, we will guide you through your outfits and poses so you have nothing to worry about. Doren, the Managing Director and his artistic skills gets the photo studio looking as premium as possible. Glamour models, fashion models and dancers love shooting at image 1st as it’s so versatile. Our in-house make-up artist is always on call with her professional products and her hair strengtheners so you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Shane Pitchford
"The art of photography can be electrifying. I am constantly framing life and I need photography in my life."
Natalie Anya
"I love what I do because it allows me to be creative and meet lots of new and exciting people every day. I also get to make people happy which is always nice."
Motiejus Salkauskas
"The love I have for photography equals the love I have for life, light and human being. All together it's the endless challenge, improvement and dream. And I'm dreaming."
From A White Van in 2002 to International Success Within 10 Years!
image 1st and DG CORPORATE are brands that provide a photographic service for a wide spectrum of clientele. image 1st corporate headshots was conceived in 2002 by Doren Gabriel from the back of a rusty white van. image 1st took a four year absence as soon as it started due to the lack of funds but came back stronger in 2006, re-branded with a luxurious makeover photography studio based in Farringdon. Within the first three years the image 1st photographers in London attracted the likes of JLS and Pineapple Dance Studios and fast became the most talked about photography studio in London.
In 2009 image 1st Miami was opened and is taking America by storm with clients flying in from New York and LA. DG CORPORATE was also set up in 2009 to help photograph corporate headshots for companies like Gallup and Salesforce to name a few. Weddings by image 1st started life in Spring 2010 and is enjoying over 15 pre bookings for Summer 2012! Today, more than ever before, you've got to stand out from the crowd and make a difference, your image is key to this success. We take pride in everything we do and we guarantee you won’t be disappointed or your money back!