Professional Photo and Video Services for Local Businesses and Charities
Creating visuals that inspire, engage, and drive results.
At SME Local CIC, we understand that strong visuals are the heartbeat of digital engagement. In an era where audiences make decisions in seconds, professional photography and video production can define how your business, charity, or community group is perceived. Whether you’re capturing the soul of your brand, showcasing your services, or telling powerful human stories, our creative team is here to deliver content that connects.
More than content creators, we are storytellers embedded in the local community. Our photo and video services are built around making real people, real places, and real work shine. Every project supports our wider mission—helping local charities, CICs and underrepresented groups gain access to the same quality storytelling without commercial pricing. When you choose SME Local, you’re not only enhancing your brand—you’re investing in visibility for the whole community.
We also run partnered content days, which allow multiple organisations to share production costs. This community-first model brings down the individual cost of professional photography and video, while still offering tailored outcomes. It’s a powerful way to collaborate, capture meaningful content, and keep services affordable for everyone involved.
Our Photography & Video Services
Brand Photography
Business Portraits & Team Shots
Create a professional and approachable first impression with high-quality, brand-aligned images.
On-Site Photography
Showcase your services, space, and community work through authentic and powerful stills.
Product Photography
Elevate your e-commerce listings or campaigns with clear, styled imagery that builds buyer trust.
Video Production
Promo Videos
Tell your story with cinematic edits tailored for websites, YouTube, and social media.
Reels & Short-Form Clips
Boost engagement with fast-paced, mobile-optimised videos made for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook.
Testimonial & Case Study Videos
Let your clients or community speak for you. We guide, film and edit compelling videos that build credibility.
Event Coverage
Community Events & Launches
Capture meaningful moments at local launches, sports days, charity fundraisers or award nights.
Behind-the-Scenes Content
Humanise your brand by showing the people, process and passion behind your work.
Content Planning & Editing
Creative Direction
We don’t just point and shoot—we plan, storyboard, and shape your content to match brand goals and campaign needs.
Post-Production
Expert editing, colour correction, overlays, captions and platform-specific formatting included.
Key Features and Benefits
Locally Rooted Visual Storytelling
Every shoot reflects the community around us, helping you show your role in making a difference.
Multi-Platform Ready
All content is optimised for your website, email campaigns, YouTube, and social media.
Support for Charities & CICs
We offer subsidised media support to local initiatives that might otherwise go unseen.
Professional Yet Personable
We create a relaxed, friendly shoot environment where authentic moments can shine.
Visuals That Drive Action
Whether it’s donations, bookings or awareness—you get content that delivers.
Community Discounts
Save more by participating in our collaborative content days, designed to reduce cost and maximise output.
TESTIMONIALS
Daniel Young
“SME Local’s advertising campaigns helped us double our sales in just three months. Their expertise in PPC and social media made all the difference.”
WZ Academy
“The creative team at SME Local is fantastic. They captured our brand’s voice perfectly and delivered an ad campaign that exceeded expectations.”
Smiths Groundworks
“SME Local completely transformed our online presence! Their digital advertising services helped us stand out with engaging social media posts and videos that captured the true vibe of our business.”
CLIENTS & PARTNERS
Discover the power of great storytelling. Contact us today for a free content consultation.
Visual Examples of Campaigns
FAQs
We produce a wide range of visual content including team portraits, product shots, promotional videos, social media clips, testimonials, event coverage, and behind-the-scenes footage—all tailored to your organisation’s goals and audience.
While Croydon is our home and heart, we support community-focused organisations, charities, CICs, and purpose-led businesses across London and the UK.
Partnered content days are community-based media sessions where multiple organisations share filming and photography time on the same day. This drives down costs for everyone and allows us to produce more content across our network while ensuring each client gets high-quality, bespoke results.
Yes. Our team offers creative direction, helping you plan the right content for your brand and objectives—from storyboarding and scripting to final edits.
Not at all. We support everything from short-form social clips to full-scale promotional videos. Whether you’re launching a new product, running a workshop, or just want new team headshots—we scale the service to your needs.
Yes. Every project includes professional editing, colour correction, audio balancing, subtitles, and formatting tailored to your platform—whether it’s for Instagram reels, YouTube, or your website.
We use professional-grade cameras, lighting, stabilisers and editing software. Our crew includes experienced videographers, photographers, and content strategists who understand how to capture moments with impact.
Yes. As a not-for-profit, we offer discounted or free photo and video services to community groups, registered charities, and social enterprises doing vital local work.
We offer flexible packages, retainers, and content subscription models to provide ongoing support that keeps your content fresh and your audience engaged.
Book a free consultation with us. We’ll discuss your goals, budget, and timeline—then create a plan to bring your story to life with community-rooted visuals.
