Jordan-Lee Garbutt Photography

30/09/2025

Playing it safe feels secure… until it stops bringing the results it used to.

Then the real question is… do you reframe and keep playing safe, or do you pivot?
Do you go bold, take risks, and push the boundaries?

I’ve always loved working with colour. It’s not just decoration. It’s an emotion. Colour creates contrast, grabs attention, and shifts how we feel in an instant.

These images I took for Amazon were created on nothing more than a white c*c wall. No elaborate sets, no big build-outs. Just creative lighting, bold choices, and the freedom to experiment. It’s proof that with the right vision, even a blank canvas can be transformed into something dynamic.

When brands like Amazon lean into boldness instead of playing it safe, it breathes new life into their brand. Safe can only take you so far.

Boldness is what makes the work unforgettable.

Do you think brands should take more risks with their visuals? or stick with what’s tried and true?

29/09/2025

Shot this campaign for Amazon. Bold colours , bold style.

I’ve always loved working with colour. It’s not just decoration. It’s an emotion. Colour creates contrast, grabs attention, and shifts how we feel in an instant.

These images were created on nothing more than a white c*c wall. No elaborate sets, no big build-outs. Just creative lighting, bold choices, and the freedom to experiment. It’s proof that with the right vision, even a blank canvas can be transformed into something dynamic.

When brands like Amazon lean into boldness instead of playing it safe, it breathes new life into their brand. Safe can only take you so far. Boldness is what makes the work unforgettable.

Do you think brands should take more risks with their visuals? or stick with what’s tried and true?

26/09/2025

What happens when you’ve only got minutes with global stars, across three countries, with no room for mistakes?

Dubai. Jeddah. Doha. One campaign.
Shooting famous athletes is never just about the camera. It’s about their schedule, where they live, where they’re headed, in between training sessions and matches.

You never get as much time as you’d like.
That’s why preparation matters. You go in with a plan, ready to execute.

But the real test?

Staying calm when the unexpected happens… because it always does.

Creativity is as much about adaptability as it is about vision.

Every shot becomes a balancing act between what the brand wants, what the PR team needs, and what time allows. When it all comes together, you capture more than just an image. You capture a moment that works for everyone and still feels alive.

24/09/2025

18/09/2025

The best work happens when a creative director hands you a vision and trusts you to push it further..

When I create posters for a series and film , I don’t get brand guidelines. Instead I get story outlines, screen grabs from raw footage, and a list of assets that need to be built.

That’s where the dance begins : building off the directors concept while weaving in my own creativity to elevate it .

The balance between vision and ex*****on , between freedom and responsibility… is where the real magic happens. The better the team, the stronger the ideas, the more powerful the result.

Do you find creative work stronger with full freedom, or when you are pushed to expand someone else’s vision ?

25/02/2025

Hey guys 👋🏻

This is our first update for the year 🗓️ as we continue to build the course and upload more content throughout the year.
We will keep you informed via our TPVS community group or the Facebook group.

Update 1 - Quizzes after every lesson (module 1 quiz is now live on the TPVS course)

Update 2 - I have designed 10 LUTS for you and will upload them for you to use this coming Friday.

Update 3 - We now have an App to give you quick and easy access to the TPVS course and community.

Please use the link below to get the TPVS app 👇🏼
https://courses.551studios.

Feedback on the updates mentioned above would be greatly appreciated as we will continue to improve the course based on the needs of our TPVS community

We’ll keep working hard behind the scenes to bring you more exciting updates in 2025.