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U9 | TINIE TEMPAH

U9 × Tinie Tempah – Private Event Photography & Real Time Content Delivery

Talent

Tinie Tempah

PRODUCTION PARTNER

Boat Studios

Location

U9 London, UK

Overview

Boat Studios was commissioned to capture the exclusive U9 × Tinie Tempah event in London – a high profile evening that brought together cultural leaders, creators, and VIP guests for a celebration of music, style, and contemporary British talent.

With Tinie Tempah at the centre of the event’s programming, the night combined live performance, curated experiences, and brand storytelling, all set within a premium, intimate environment designed to elevate U9’s creative vision.

Boat Studios delivered full photographic coverage of the event, supported by a streamlined real time content workflow that ensured select images were available for immediate social and PR use.

OBJECTIVES

  • Capture editorial quality photography of Tinie Tempah, VIP attendees, and the event’s key moments.

  • Document the ambience, design, and brand identity of the U9 experience.

  • Deliver same day edited images for live posting and media distribution.

  • Provide a gallery suitable for press, social media, brand partners, and future promotional use.

OUR ROLE

Boat Studios handled comprehensive event coverage, working closely with U9’s creative and talent teams to ensure all priority moments were captured with precision and style.

Our responsibilities included:

  • Performance and talent photography featuring Tinie Tempah.

  • VIP, influencer, and guest coverage, balancing candid lifestyle moments with polished portraits.

  • Environmental and atmospheric imagery showcasing the event space, staging, and design details.

  • On site editing and rapid delivery, ensuring timely access to curated imagery throughout the night.

Creative Approach

The visual direction focused on blending high energy music photography with the refined, contemporary aesthetic of U9.

Key stylistic choices included:

  • Dynamic low light photography, capturing the energy of the performance while preserving clarity and detail.

  • Moody, cinematic tones, enhancing the atmosphere of the venue and live moments.

  • Clean editorial framing, suitable for talent, brand, and media use.

  • Responsive, documentary-style shooting, enabling coverage of spontaneous interactions and high-impact moments.

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Results

  • Delivered a curated gallery of premium images showcasing Tinie Tempah’s performance, the guests, and the overall experience.

  • Provided same night edited selects for social media and PR distribution.

  • Produced a collection of multi purpose assets now used by U9 and associated talent teams across digital channels.

  • Supported strong online visibility, with content shared by attendees and brand partners shortly after the event.

Impact

The U9 × Tinie Tempah event highlighted Boat Studios’ ability to deliver high quality, real time photography within fast paced cultural and entertainment environments.

By combining technical precision with an editorial eye, Boat Studios helped U9 transform a private event into a compelling visual narrative – one that captured the energy, style, and cultural relevance of Tinie Tempah and the brand’s community.