Professional boardgame photography
free for indie creators, scaled for established publishers
You really managed to capture the magic of the game
Play Monkey Games
about
Rising Dice is a passion project turned social enterprise, designed to celebrate the tabletop hobby through stunning, uncompromising photography.
We operate a Pay it Forward model, where indie creators get their first set free, supported by flat professional fees for established publishers.
When established studios work with us, they're helping ensure the next indie developer gets the same professional start.
A small selection of the companies we've collaborated with, helping them connect to their players
The gameplay photos showed a deep understanding ... and captured the best version of our game
Aethermon Studios
photography
Our photography is delivered in curated sets of 10 high-resolution images
the media pack
the spotlight pack
The complete marketing kit for your project
Perfect for crowdfunding campaigns and social media, this pack is designed to build component trust and an emotional hook to get your players excited
e.g. 2 Box Shots | 4 Component Shots | 4 Gameplay Shots
A deep-dive into your game’s best features
Ideal for expansions, component-heavy games, or spotlighting unique artwork, this pack focuses on a single type of image to showcase your game in greater detail
10 single style images (e.g. 10 Gameplay or 10 Pack Shots)
If you need more than 10 images, you can book multiple packs to cover what you need
Explore our photography styles below to see how we bring games to life
You can view our full portfolio here to discover what pack best fits your project’s needs
Whether you want your photos for social media, as a catalogue listing on Amazon, to promote your Kickstarter project, or as part of a media campaign we ensure our images work perfectly for how you want to use them.
themed
Themed photography is all about capturing unique shots that tell your games story and spark the imagination
gameplay
Gameplay photography uses themed or player focused actions shots, highlighting the way in which your board game plays
pack
Traditional product photography is vital bring your board game to life and help players trust what they are buying
... they're going to make the KS page look so good!!!
Brother Ming Games
pricing
Self-certify the tier that honestly reflects your project's scale
the indie tier
the partner tier
£0 for the first pack
We provide your first pack of 10 images free of charge to help launch your vision and if your project requires more than 10 images, any additional packs are available at the Partner rate.
Criteria: Small developers with a goal or turnover under £100k
How does this all add up?
First pack of 10 images - £0
Second+ pack of 10 images - £200 per pack
With the indie tier, your first pack is always free but if you need more images additional packs are at the partner rate
£200 per pack
For established studios with dedicated marketing budgets. By paying a professional fee, you are directly enabling us to keep our studio accessible for the next generation of indie creators.
Criteria: Established groups with a goal or turnover over £100k.
How does this all add up?
First pack of 10 images - £200
Second+ pack of 10 images - £200 per pack
With the Partner Tier, you’re investing in high-end visuals while directly sponsoring the entry point for new indie developers
Our model is built on trust so we ask that you choose the tier that honestly reflects your project's scale
Alongside the simple pricing structure, to keep our studio sustainable and our lead times short, we operate under a simplified framework
The Process
We welcome your shot lists for specific components or scenes you need captured. While we follow your requirements for "what" to shoot, we lead the creative direction for "how" it’s shot, ensuring every image meets our professional standards
The Trust
To maintain our high level of artistry and keep lead times short, we don't offer stylistic reshoots. We fix any technical errors on our part immediately, but beyond that, we ask you to trust our creative eye
The License
Every set includes a Perpetual Commercial License, giving you total freedom over your assets. You can use them forever, anywhere, for any purpose, with no ongoing fees or restrictive fine print
These are jaw dropping!
Paper Fort Games
contact
Interested in collaborating or want to know more about what we do?
Use the form below to send us a quick message or email us directly at hello@risingdice.com and we'll get back to you as soon as we can!
Love the creativity and theme you brought to the shoot
Hall or Nothing Games
blog
Our blog covers backgrounds on our shoots, overviews of the expos and cons we attend and general musing about boardgames and photography.
