SMALL SHIPS BAR

Commissioned social-first photography capturing a charity fundraiser at Small Ships, 2023

“5 star dive bar, birthplace of the Espresso Martini, (ish)”

Produced for use across social media and digital platforms.

Authentic event photography by Matthew Morgan at Small Ships bar. This documentary-style shot captures a group of patrons in a candid moment, highlighting the venue's gritty, high-energy '5-star dive bar' atmosphere during a charity fundraiser.
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A gritty, high-contrast portrait of a musician sitting on a stool and playing an acoustic guitar inside Small Ships bar. He is wearing a grey vest, khaki trousers, and a cap, with visible tattoos on his arms and hands. Several guitar pedals are on th
A high-contrast, candid photograph of three smiling bar staff members behind the bar at Small Ships. The staff are wearing white t-shirts, and the background is filled with a variety of spirits on shelves and beer taps. The direct flash lighting crea
Authentic live music photography by Matthew Morgan at Small Ships bar. The image captures a female singer performing for a crowded room during a charity fundraiser. High-contrast flash emphasizes the raw, energetic '5-star dive bar' atmosphere and th
A vibrant, crowded scene at the bar inside Small Ships. In the foreground, a woman in a yellow top and a man with bleached hair are laughing together. The bar is packed with people talking and ordering drinks under a low, dark ceiling. The direct fla
Authentic documentary nightlife photography by Matthew Morgan at Small Ships bar. This group portrait, captured during a charity fundraiser, highlights the gritty yet welcoming '5-star dive bar' atmosphere and the vibrant social subculture of the ven
A vibrant, high-contrast photograph of Ned Holland playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone at Small Ships bar. He is wearing a dark jacket over a white t-shirt. To his right, a group of people are singing and laughing together agains
Candid hospitality photography by Matthew Morgan at Small Ships bar. The image features the door team smiling and socialising outside the venue during a charity fundraiser. The high-contrast flash and urban setting highlight the friendly, professiona
A night-time exterior shot of the Small Ships bar entrance. A dark brown sign with a glowing white neon logo and 'SMALL SHIPS' text sits above a doorway where people are hugging and socializing. To the left, a window reveals a room packed with books
A high-contrast, candid photograph of a man with a mustache and wavy hair playing a black digital keyboard and singing into a microphone. He is wearing a dark Billabong New York t-shirt and a silver chain. The background is a dark, industrial metal w
A candid, high-contrast shot of a woman in a white waistcoat holding a metallic gold water bottle while speaking to someone off-camera inside Small Ships bar. She is smiling and engaged, with a blurred audience and warm festoon lights in the backgrou