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Veolara Studio

is a multi-disciplinary creative studio based in Manchester, United Kingdom.

We specialise in product-focused visuals, offering photography, motion, art direction, and styling for brands in beauty, skincare, and wellness.

To date, we’ve worked with brands including Pears, Samsung, Hair Syrup, Facetheory, Dose & Co, Slick Gorilla, JRL.

Our clients have been featured across leading platforms and retailers including Cult Beauty, Boots, Beauty Bay, LookFantastic, Just My Look, and in publications including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, The Independent, People, Forbes, Vogue Business, and Business Insider.

ABOUT us

A woman with dark hair sitting on a white box, working on a laptop, in a bright, white room with curtains and modern art on the wall, holding a glass of water.

Hi, I’m mervè

I’m a commercial product photographer and creative director, specialising in skincare, beauty, and wellness brands.

In 2021, I launched Veolara Studio to elevate how products show up online. Since then, it’s become a creative partner for teams who want to visually express their brand values with clarity and intention.

Outside of work, I love travelling and hopping between restaurants, it’s where I find the most inspiration. I’m always drawn to the little details: light, mood, styling, and how a space makes you feel. This naturally flows back into our work.

testimonials

  • “SO HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND SOMEONE AS TALENTED AS MERVE! TAKES TIME, CARE AND PRIDE IN HER WORK AND IS THE BEST KIND OF PERFECTIONIST. REALLY BRINGS YOUR CREATIVE VISION TO LIFE AND THEN SOME. CANNOT WAIT TO WORK ON OUR NEXT PRODUCT LINE AS I WILL NOT BE NEEDING ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPHER EVER AGAIN, CHEFS KISS!“

    Sasha, Curl Halo

  • A young woman with long dark hair smiling, wearing a white blazer and jeans, sitting on a white block against a beige background.

    “Veolara Studio is an absolute dream to work with - hands down Mervè is my favourite photographer. She is so versatile, whether you give her detailed instruction or a vague creative brief, she has never once delivered anything other than a spectacular result. .Her communication is ideal & working with her makes me feel like I have the luxury of an in house photographer. Flawless performance every time.”

    Lucie Macleod, Founder of Hair Syrup

  • Close-up of a transparent yellow beverage, with bubbles and condensation. Text reads 'Peart's EST. 80'.

    “I WANTED TO EXPRESS MY SINCERE GRATITUDE FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND PATIENCE THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT. YOUR DEDICATION AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE MADE ALL THE DIFFERENCE, AND I TRULY APPRECIATE ALL THE EFFORT YOU HAVE PUT INTO IT! IT HASN'T GONE UNNOTICED“

    Elisha, Pears Campaign Specialist

  • Woman with long brown hair smiling, sitting at a table in a restaurant or cafe, wearing a black shirt.

    "I am very grateful to have met you and to have the connection we do because you understand what we need and always deliver incredible shots. Keep it up! I can’t wait to see what you do next. Thank you very much. You truly are so gifted.”

    Sarah-Jane, Farm Girl

  • TigerBond logo with the words 'tiger' in black and 'bond' in teal.

    "Veolara Studio understood the brief and brought their own ideas and creativity too, resulting in a finished product that exceeded our original expectations. Would highly recommend!"

    Bryan, Tigerbond Marketing

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