Commercial Photography and Illustration
Balancing between photography and drawing I make work about our connection with nature.
My Illustration work is created with pencil on paper or traditional linocut. I have been working full time as a freelance photographer and illustrator since 2019, balancing my focus between working with commercial brands and my own print collection. Over the past few years I have worked alongside an eclectic mix of creatives and clients which has allowed me to build a diverse portfolio of artwork.
For any photography inquiries please use the contact section in the about page or get in touch hello@samscales.co.uk
Koto / Moor Hall
21 Original Artworks for Moor Hall
Photography for Notpla.
Commissioned by Koto cabins to complete 21 original drawings.
New Balance / ASOS
Illustrations for New Balance 2002R & 530 Event
Commissioned by Gung Ho to create a series of illustration for a New Balance / ASOS event. Featuring the New Balance 2002R & 530.
Illustrations printed on Newspaper, walls, tiles, sign board and event handout.’
Atelier Ellis / Waving and smiling
We make exceptional, beautiful, breathable, handmade colour and paint to help you tell your story of home and place.
“For Waving & Smiling, we commissioned photographer and illustrator Sam Scales to shoot what home means to him. An editorial meandering of place, people, work and rest.
His work is beautiful, human and gently joyous. We hope you enjoy his images and his thoughts on home.”
Merchant & Mills / Francli Backpack Illustration
Hand drawn illustration for Merchant & Mills + Francli
‘A practical day pack designed by Francli Craftwear. Play with hardy fabrics and unique M&M hardware to create a bespoke pack for everyday life and adventures further afield. With water bottle pockets and internal laptop pocket.’
Connecting Copeland’s Hidden Coast /
Cumbria Tourism
I was commissioned to create a new body of work in the Copeland District. Two thirds of the borough of Copeland sit within the Lake District National Park which is bounded by the Cumbrian coast and the Western Lake District fells.
Condé Nast Traveller - Feature
A landscape of mine featured in Condé Nast Traveller July/August 2021 Issue about a staycation in Dorset. Conde Nast Traveller celebrates and supports the most creative and sophisticated adventures and endeavours around the globe.
Wolfgang Buttress
Reverie
Photography for Wolfgang Buttress’ installation of Reverie at The Eden Project in Cornwall. Using sound, scent and form the intention is to invite contemplation on the importance of sustainable fashion and how we can protect and support pollinators such as the honey bee
Grenson / Haeckels
Photography for fragrance collaboration between Grenson and Haeckels. Photos taken in Grenson Factory in Northamptonshire. ‘It takes up to 8 weeks to make our shoes and involves well over 200 individual operations.’
WOOD AND MEADOW
The Gardener Jacket
Commissioned to illustrate the Gardener Jacket by Wood and Meadow. ‘Wood and Meadow - Functional, well-crafted goods for the modern gardener and the everyday outdoors. ‘ The Gardener Jacket is expertly cut and sewn in Lancashire, England.
Rod Stewart
‘Sir Rod Stewart celebrates 50 years as a solo artist this year. YOU’RE IN MY HEART: ROD STEWART WITH THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA pairs classic vocal tracks from his most popular songs with new arrangements performed by The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.’
Photography on location inside Abbey Road Studio. - 2019
Notpla
We Make Packaging Dissapear
Photography for Notpla.
‘Notpla is a sustainable packaging start-up founded in 2014. A combination of designers, chemists, engineers, and entrepreneaurs. We create advanced packaging solutions made from seaweed and other natural materials as an alternative to single-use plastic.’
Monc
The Conscious Eyewear Company
‘The Source’ - Commissioned to create a series of illustrations to communicate the natural materials used in-store.
The Modern Apothecary
Cover and internal photography for The Modern Apothecary Book.
Published by Hachette UK. 2024
Kinto
Photography
‘A Japanese Lifestyle brand. Valuing usability and aesthetics to create products that stand by you in your everyday life.
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Pelegrims /
Brand Photography
Low Intervention Single Vineyard Skincare.
Brand photography for Pelegrims, including studio pack shots, working lab photos and vineyard imagery.
Cover Illustration for Planted
'We are so delighted to have had the very talented Sam Scales illustrate the cover of our forthcoming brochure with this beautiful depiction of the Planted cabin.
You will be able to visit our off-grid cabin during Planted Cities, where it will be installed on Granary Square, King’s Cross, providing the stage for our talks’s progamme, “Natural Abundance, Unnatural Waste.”
https://planted-community.co.uk/
HAECKELS
In-House photographer for Haeckels from 2016 - 2019
'Haeckels is a natural fragrance and skin care brand from Margate.
Wolfgang Buttress
Liminal
Photography and film for Liminal. The aim is to capture an ethereal quality that is rarely obtained when you look at the surface of the river. The River Thames is opaque and mysterious giving you no idea of its depth, what lives in it or its liquid history.
Ssōne
Photography for Ssōne. A day on location in West Sussex.
Rug photographs featured in Hole and Corner - Making magical zero-waste carpets with the ANOU - A zero waste craft collaboration https://www.holeandcorner.com/interviews/a-zero-waste-craft-collaboration
Founded in London in 2018, Ssōne is driven by a desire to create thoughtfully designed garments using rare textiles and traditional techniques that expose the visible hand.
Conscious of the world it inhabits, Ssōne is committed to researching and practising sustainable and responsible processes. This belief system forms Ssōne’s distinctive aesthetic that runs throughout the collections; joyously bringing together utility and romance, craft and seduction, function and elegance. The result is a new formula for the modern wardrobe that will serve daily and last season after season.
SOHO SKIN
SOHO SKIN FACIAL TREATMENTS’
A shoot at Soho House Shoreditch for the soho skin facial treatments.
Yoko
Healthy Dog Treats
Commissioned to create a series of illustrations to highlight key ingredients from there new Herb Supplement.
ATTIRECARE
Packaging illustrations and photography for Attirecare.
Using hand printed linocuts; linking the scent and story of the product.
‘Along with the rise of mass-produced products in all sectors, came a lack of concern for care products. However, as we become more conscious of what we buy and how we live our lives, we hope people will use our products to look after their things once more.’
Joss Stoddart / Craftsman
Illustrations for Joss Stoddart.
With botanical and object illustrations highlighting the trees used within the work and the design of the pieces of furniture.
Laboratory Perfumes
The Natural Science of Scent
Packaging Illustration and Studio Photography.
‘We wanted Helios to embody the serenity and joy of relaxed days in the Italian countryside; to conjure up the sound of cicadas and laid-back lunches. We have included smoky top notes of citrus and bergamot contrasted with base notes of wood, amber, cedar, moss and musk. Whether you’re at home or on holiday, Helios will whisk you to Tuscany within an instant.
Launching with exclusive packaging, we collaborated with artist Sam Scales who crafted an illustration based on our vision.’
Wilderness Reserve
series of 10 illustrations
Wilderness Reserve is a collection of exclusive use country houses, luxury farmhouses and holiday cottage to rent all set on a 8000 acre private estate. Commissioned to create a series of 10 bespoke illustrations to be used as page leads in each section of their brochure
STILL
Photography for STILL /
a cruelty free, natural and vegan nail salon, treatment space and wellness store.
Scent is at the heart of all our products as we have always valued the idea of using Still to help you take a moment out of your day to pause and reflect.
Francli
Backpack Illustration
‘Driven by the wild landscapes and creative spirit of Cornwall, together they crafted collections of function-led workwear, tools and accessories for rural-based craftspeople, completely handmade with repurposed materials.’
Arnolds Kitchens
Bespoke Kitchens Uniquely Designed in Cornwall
Photography for Arnolds Kitchens. ‘Arnold and his team of artisans, design and create honest, authentic, hand-crafted bespoke kitchens. We often source original pieces to blend with the overall look of the kitchen. We specialise in creating unique bespoke living spaces with individuality. We do not compromise on quality or attention to detail, our bespoke kitchens are functional and built to stand the test of time.
Pan Macmillan
Illustration Licensed by Pan Macmillan for Hannah Kent’s latest book ‘Devotion’. Original illustration of a wave in pencil on paper.
Pan Macmillan UK is one of the largest general book publishers in the UK
Published February 3rd 2022 by Pan Macmillan
Monica Galetti
Photography for a tips and tricks video for Cobra with Monica Galetti
Production + Video by MDRN LOVE