Latest News | 4 March 2021
Cactus celebrates a decade at Connect Derby
Commercial photography firm Cactus Images is celebrating a decade as a tenant with managed workspace provider Connect Derby.
Cactus was founded in 2008 by Angela Jenkins and Chris Howard when they were in their third year studying for a degree in commercial photography at the University of Derby.
They started at the university’s Banks Mill creative studios, but in 2010, moved to Friar Gate Studios, which is part of the Connect Derby portfolio of properties.
In 2016, the firm moved into another Connect Derby property, Marble Hall.
Today, the company has evolved into one the region’s leading commercial photography and post-production studios, offering a range of services, including creative planning, prop sourcing, styling and set builds.
It has developed a broad client-base, which includes firms such as Flowerworld and East Midlands Railway.
Angela said: “We have loved being part of the Connect Derby community over the past 10 years.
“It’s been the perfect place to establish and develop our business. The services and facilities on offer are second-to-none and a wide range of support is available to tenants too.
“We’d like to thank everyone who has played a part in our success over the past decade, particularly Ann Bhatti, head of Connect Derby, who persuaded us to move to Friar Gate Studios back in 2010 and has supported us every step of the way.”
Chris said: “Marble Hall is an incredible place to call home. The scale of the space available in the penthouse has enabled us to continue working throughout the national lockdown restrictions and support clients with a wide range of projects.”
Ann Bhatti, head of Connect Derby, said: “Cactus Images is one of Connect Derby’s longest serving tenants and it’s been wonderful to watch their business grow.
“Over the past 10 years, they have made a massive contribution to the sense of community that has developed at Connect Derby.
“They are also Connect Derby’s retained photographers and do some fantastic work for us and our tenants.”
