Business Details
7 Years
experience
Professional Landscape & Commercial Photography Services
Established in 2019, Malkin Photography is led by Helen Shelmerdine, a dedicated photographer and author with 15 years of professional experience. Our work spans landscape, commercial, and garden photography, capturing the natural beauty of locations from the Lake District to Iceland. We specialise in creating visually compelling imagery for tourism, publishing, and advertising clients while maintaining a personal approach to client collaboration. Our portfolio includes commissioned projects for hotels, tourist boards, and private gardens, alongside published books celebrating the UK's landscapes. Helen's transition from HR management to full-time photography reflects her lifelong passion for visual storytelling.We use professional Canon equipment to deliver high-quality images tailored to client needs, whether for marketing materials, publications, or personal projects. Our services extend to website design incorporating bespoke photography. Based in Cumbria, we combine local expertise with international experience from assignments across Europe and Chile. Client relationships are built on mutual understanding and creative partnership, ensuring results that meet both artistic and commercial objectives. The business name originates from the Lancashire dialect word for hare, reflecting our connection to rural heritage and wildlife.
Services
Landscape Photography
Commercial Photography
Garden Photography
Book Publishing
Website Design
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- 15 years of professional photography experience across multiple genres
- Proven expertise in landscape, commercial, and garden photography
- Personalised approach to client collaboration and creative briefs
- Published author with specialist knowledge of UK landscapes
- Professional Canon equipment for consistent image quality
What people say
Stunning images
Professional approach
Exceptional attention to detail
Creative vision
High-quality publications
Services
Landscape Photography
Specialist landscape photography capturing the UK's most dramatic scenery from the Pennines to the Lake District. Using professional Canon equipment, we create high-resolution images that showcase natural light and textures. Ideal for tourism boards, conservation organisations, and publishing houses seeking authentic representations of Britain's wilderness areas.
Commercial Photography
Tailored commercial photography services for businesses in hospitality, agriculture, and design sectors. We produce marketing materials that highlight products and services within their natural environments. Clients include Airbnb hosts, jewellers, and construction firms requiring visually compelling content for promotional use.
Garden Photography
Dedicated garden photography showcasing private and show gardens throughout the year. Commissioned by National Open Gardens Scheme and featured in Chelsea Flower Show publications. Our images capture seasonal changes and design elements for use in books, calendars, and marketing materials for horticultural businesses.
Book Publishing
Creation of photography-led books celebrating British landscapes, including the award-winning 'North Pennines: England's Last Wilderness'. Services include concept development, location photography, and written content. Books available through major retailers and directly from the author.
Website Design
Website design services incorporating bespoke photography to create visually engaging online platforms. We develop functional, aesthetically pleasing sites for creative professionals and small businesses, including integrated content management systems for easy updates.
People
Helen Shelmerdine
Photographer and Author
Professional photographer and writer with 15 years' experience, specialising in landscape and commercial photography. Former HR manager turned award-winning author, with five published books about UK landscapes. Combines technical expertise with artistic vision.
Questions
What photography genres do you specialise in?
We specialise in landscape, commercial, and garden photography, with additional expertise in book publishing and website design.
How many years have you been a professional photographer?
Helen has worked as a professional photographer for 15 years following a career change from HR management.
Which areas do you cover for landscape photography?
We cover Cumbria, the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Forest of Bowland, and international locations including Iceland and Chile.
Can you photograph commercial properties?
Yes, we provide commercial photography for hotels, Airbnb properties, and businesses requiring high-quality marketing images.
Do you offer book publishing services?
Yes, we create photography-led books about British landscapes, with five titles currently available through major retailers.
