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Based in London, U.K
Available, Worldwide
Film & Television Unit Stills Photographer
Credits on IMDB: Lauren Reine Newman
Frequently Asked Questions About Unit Stills Photography
Q: Why should we hire a unit stills photographer for our film or series?
A professional unit stills photographer provides high-quality, intentional images that are essential for marketing and publicity. These photos are used in press kits, social media, streaming platforms, posters, and media coverage—making your project look polished and market-ready from day one.
Q: Can’t we just use screen grabs from the footage instead?
Screen grabs often suffer from motion blur, poor resolution, and lack of composition—especially if pulled from compressed or ungraded footage. In contrast, unit stills are high-resolution, professionally composed images created specifically for marketing. They’re also available long before final cut, giving publicists and distributors time to prepare materials early in the release cycle.
Q: When should we bring a stills photographer on board?
Ideally from the first day of principal photography. This ensures the most important scenes, cast, and production moments are captured in real time for use in early publicity and promotional planning.
Q: What’s the difference between a unit stills photographer and a BTS photographer?
A BTS (behind-the-scenes) photographer typically captures candid images of the crew and moments between takes—used more for internal documentation or social content. A unit stills photographer, however, is focused on capturing high-quality, composed images of key scenes and talent that are used for press, publicity, and film/series marketing rollout. While they may occasionally photograph the director with talent or creative moments with key crew for press kits, their priority is the film itself—not general crew documentation.
Q: How does hiring a stills photographer work in production?
Hiring a stills photographer works much like onboarding any other crew member. They are typically under the camera department or publicity team and report to the line producer, UPM, or production manager. On set, they work closely with the director, cinematographer, and gaffer to ensure their images reflect the look and feel of the project while capturing critical scenes and marketing moments. The collaboration ensures the images align with the creative and promotional goals of the film or series.
If you’re looking to hire a London-based UK unit stills photographer, contact Lauren Newman for availability and portfolio information.