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About Us

What we do

Sirastudio is a small team of creative professional photographers and video producers based in Newcastle Upon Tyne. We work locally, nationally and internationally, and we specialise in commercial, corporate, PR, conference, event and awards photography and video production. Our long-standing clients cross a wealth of private, public and charity sectors, but we are equally happy to work with new clients on stand-alone photography and/or video projects across the North East, or in fact, anywhere you'd like us to work. We create high quality images for businesses, organisations, government agencies and PR and marketing agencies. We produce emotive, story-led, short films for awards nights and marketing. We video important life events. We provide a range of technical photography solutions, including drone work, and offer creative ideas for content. Our in-depth marketing experience, inter-personal skills and shooting and editing proficiency mean that we are great at turning your ideas into reality. In a nutshell, we're a small, experienced, friendly and budget efficient team, who can deliver high quality work within a tight deadline. 

A bit about us

Simon Meyer, Sirastudio Photographer in Harrogate
Simon Meyer 
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Born in London, I began to learn about photography in secondary school where my science teacher showed me how to process and print black and white film, I was hooked from then on. After 6th form I went on to study photography at Berkshire College of Art and Design. From there I assisted and freelanced in Reading, London, Manchester and was lucky enough to do a lot of traveling and working on a variety of projects around the world.

 

After 6 years in advertising photography on studios in Shoreditch and on Bermondsey Street, I joined the Metropolitan Police as a Photographer and spent 10 years as a Senior Photographic Officer, working in Scenes of Crime and then Surveillance both in photography and video. I married Rachael in 1993 and we relocated to Harrogate in 2001 where I joined the West Yorkshire Police as a Senior imaging Officer and helped to introduce Digital Imagery into the Force. We set up Sirastudio in 2008 to combine our talents and we've worked with some amazing clients all over the world. We are now living in Newcastle Upon Tyne, where we continue to broaden our horizons with new and existing clients. 

Specialties: Commercial Photography and Video Production

Conference, Exhibition, Awards Shows, Studio, Reportage, Drone Work, Portrait, Product, Events, and 360 QTVR imagery.

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Rachael Meyer

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After I left art college in Harrogate, I started on my creative career path as a graphic designer. Dazzled by the bright lights of the big smoke, I left for Shoreditch, London where I worked as a PA for architects and interior designers, and met Simon – a photographer. After getting married and having two children, I worked as an event manager and as a PR account manager for blue chip clients and global corporations.

Moving back up to Yorkshire took a new twist. Simon and I set up Sirastudio, and whilst building up the business, I returned to college for two years to learn photography and video.

 

In the last 20 years, I’ve been lucky enough to combine my skills and experience in many worldwide locations. I've worked on PR, video, photography and event management assignments for global companies such as HKA and Benchmark Holdings, Motorola and Champions League, Govt Depts for Education and Transport, local radio and charity sectors and on community engagement and education projects that require visual storytelling.

 

Six years ago, I added another string to my bow! I qualified as a wedding and funeral celebrant, which incorporates interviewing, writing, and presentation skills. I write and deliver non religious, humanist wedding ceremonies and celebration of life ceremonies across Newcastle and the North East. As a side-note, I also do the book-keeping for Sirastudio, but the less said about that the better..... It's certainly not my favourite past-time.....!

 

Specialities: Photography, Video Directing and Editing, Script Writing, Content Creation and Event Management

Rachael Meyer, Humanist Celibrant in Yorkshire
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