Meet The Client
- Client: Ecuador Ministry of Tourism (via WMP Creative)
- Location: Lyndon Top Rutland
- Project Type: Live Event Photography / International Tourism Coverage
- Date: 11–13 July 2025
Key Deliverables
Commissioned by WMP Creative, I worked as the on-site photographer for the Ecuador Ministry of Tourism’s presence at Global Birdfair 2025. Over the three-day event, I delivered fast-turnaround, publication-ready photography that supported both agencies’ creative and PR goals. Deliverables included:
Daily Edited Highlights
30 professionally edited images delivered by 8:00pm each night, enabling WMP Creative and Ecuador’s PR teams to share updates across digital and press channels in real-time.Stand & Environmental Photography
Clean, high-resolution imagery of the bespoke stand build, designed by WMP Creative, featuring lush greenery, cultural motifs, and experiential brand design.Brand Interaction Coverage
Engaging documentation of attendee experiences, from coffee and cacao tastings to meaningful visitor-staff moments, captured naturally and with clarity.Team & Press Imagery
A full suite of posed and candid shots of Ecuador’s delegation, WMP Creative’s team, and public engagement to support both internal reporting and future marketing assets.Web- and Print-Ready Files
All images delivered in high-resolution, clearly labelled folders via WeTransfer, formatted for ease of use across web, social, and promotional collateral.
About The Client
WMP Creative brought me on board to support their global client, the Ecuadorian Ministry of Tourism, as they prepared to showcase their country at Global Birdfair 2025. My task was to photograph Ecuador’s vibrant presence at the show, focusing on connection, culture, and visibility.
Over three packed days at Lyndon Top in Rutland, I worked closely with WMP’s on-site team to deliver a fast, agile photography service that not only reflected Ecuador’s energy, but gave them daily content to use in real time.
What The Photoshoot Achieved
Fast daily content for real time PR
Showcased the stand design and brand world
Captured culture through genuine interaction
Delivered an organised library ready to publish
The Client Brief
The brief was all about pace and presence. I was brought in to cover the Ecuador Ministry of Tourism’s stand at Global Birdfair 2025, capturing a steady stream of imagery across three full days on site. My job was to document not just what the stand looked like, but how it felt: the energy, the flow of people, the textures, and the cultural warmth behind every interaction.
The Ecuador Ministry of Tourism’s needed 30 professionally edited images delivered each evening, sharp, clear, and consistent, ready to post online by 8pm Ecuadorian time.. That meant fast edits, quick thinking, and clarity around what to shoot and when.
I was also working independently on site, managing both the creative and the logistics: staying in touch with the WMP team remotely, navigating the space, and making sure the right content got captured at the right time.
Nate was an absolute star when he came into our office to get headshots and office shots of me & the team. I loved the fact that he really took the time before the shoot to understand exactly what we wanted out of it and made sure that he turned up on the day with a full brief and all the right equipment for the shots required. The team were not exactly enthusiastic about the photoshoot (who is?) but Nate was brilliant at making everyone feel at ease and in doing so he got some lovely natural shots that totally captured everyone's individual personality as well as our team dynamics. Nate is friendly, relaxed, engaging but very professional and efficient. He has a lovely way with everyone and was delightful for the whole 4 hours he spent with us. Not only that, we had a tight turnaround for the photos themselves and Nate went above and beyond to edit the photos and provide the finished gallery to us within days of the shoot. This was very much appreciated. The photos are now proudly being used across our socials and website. I would highly recommend Nate for headshots, natural office shots & all types of corporate photography.
The Creative Approach
I always make space to capture what a space looks like, but I’m just as focused on what it feels like. The Ecuador stand was visually stunning, and I documented it in full: the greenery, the branding, the way the layout invited people in. But more than that, I wanted to translate the experience into imagery.
As a neurodiverse photographer, I tend to notice the quieter layers, the things people feel, but don’t always see. That really came into play on this shoot. I wasn’t just taking photos of the coffee; I was learning about its journey, its ritual, and the pride behind every cup. I listened as the team explained the cacao process — how it’s grown, harvested, and made into chocolate. Every detail had meaning, and I let that shape how I worked.
I shot independently throughout the event, moving intuitively through the space. I watched how guests interacted, how hands moved during demos, how textures changed from one corner of the stand to the next. The goal wasn’t to over-style or stage anything — it was to stay responsive and let the story reveal itself.
I focused on:
- Layered visual storytelling – wide, clean compositions mixed with tight detail shots of the stand, signage, and materials
- Cultural texture – rich close-ups of cacao beans, steaming coffee, florals, and woven crafts
- Honest interaction – visitors chatting, tasting, exploring, all captured without interruption
- Quick, thoughtful edits – 30+ sharp, colour-corrected images delivered each night for next-morning use
A Personal Note from Nate
Because great photography isn’t just about what you see, it’s about how it makes people feel.
Every brand has a presence
This project was about more than showing a beautiful stand. It was about capturing how it felt to be welcomed into Ecuadorian culture, with warmth, pride, and generosity. That atmosphere shaped every frame.
Culture is a story worth telling
Through cacao, coffee, and conversations, I got to see the heart behind the brand. These weren’t staged moments, they were real, and rooted in care. That’s what gives the photos their depth.
What happens after the stand comes down?
Events move fast, but the right imagery can stretch their impact long after the final day. These photos now help Ecuador and WMP Creative continue telling the story , clearly, proudly, and visually.
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