Freelance Producer / Agent and Photography mentor.
Photographers : Are you struggling in your career ? Do you feel stuck ? I can help with a bespoke mentoring program, Please get intouch and we can do a 20mins FOC call to chat things through.
Listen to a few insights from me on being a commercial photographer on these two brilliant podcasts.
Photography Consultant, Producer & Creative Strategist.
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After eight years at Magnum Photos and more than 25 years working across the photography and creative industries, I founded Tim Paton Consultancy to help photographers, agencies and brands create exceptional visual work and build stronger creative businesses.
I work across photography commissioning, shoot production, creative strategy, artist representation and business development, helping clients bring ideas to life while creating new commercial opportunities.
Keeping the consultancy intentionally small means every project receives my full attention. Whether I'm producing a major international shoot, advising a photographer on career strategy, or helping a brand find the right creative direction, I provide practical, honest guidance backed by decades of industry experience and an extensive international network.
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Services
Art Buying & Photography Commissioning
Helping brands, agencies and organisations find the right photographer for every project. From photographer selection and creative briefing through to negotiations and commissioning, I ensure every assignment is matched with the right creative talent.
Shoot Production
Full-service production for photography projects in the UK and internationally. From budgeting, scheduling and location scouting to casting, crew management and final delivery, I oversee every stage of production.
Picture Research & Visual Curation
Researching and sourcing photography for editorial, commercial and publishing projects. Whether building a visual archive, licensing imagery or curating collections, I help clients find images with impact.
Photographer Representation
Working closely with photographers to build sustainable, long-term careers. This includes marketing, portfolio development, pricing, negotiations, client introductions and strategic representation.
Business Development & Partnerships
Helping photographers, agencies and creative businesses identify new opportunities for growth. From developing commercial strategies and securing brand partnerships to opening doors with new clients, I focus on building lasting relationships that generate revenue.
Career Development & Mentoring
Practical, honest advice for photographers at every stage of their careers. Whether refining a portfolio, developing a personal brand, planning exhibitions or books, or navigating the commercial side of photography, I provide guidance shaped by more than 25 years in the industry.
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Ourfriendtim supports sustainable production practices in collaboration with CreativeZero.