Book a portrait shoot.

Book a portrait shoot.

What’s included:

• a questionnaire to define the images you need

• a moodboard with a video walk through (if required)

• a relaxed, fun shoot

• web ready images hosted in an easy to use online gallery with a curation function so you can choose what images to send to your clients

• Images processed from raw files in my signature style

• high/print quality files sent via wetransfer

On the day, I shoot in natural light, creating atmospheric images that tell a story.

How does this work then?

First things first, we’ll need to book a date in for your portrait shoot. To secure a date I take a deposit of 50% of your session cost which I can invoice to you as soon as you are ready. Drop me an email and we can get a date sorted.

Portrait style.

My style of portraits is natural portraits taken in natural light, leaving the surrounding as organic and authentic as possible. On the day we can work together to remove any unsightly items but I am so here for messy studios, unfinished walls and perfectly imperfect spaces. As long as there is good light from a window we are all set.

What about styling?

Most portraits shoots don’t call for a lifestyle stylist unless you are someone who needs some food shots to demonstrate your brand further or would like to make sure everything in the background of your shots is styled to a professional level. These type of shoots will almost always need at least a half day and I can recommend a food or interior stylist if it’s something you’re not confident doing yourself.

In terms of clothes, hair and make up while I can give you some input on the overall palette in the images, this is something you’d ideally have prepped before the shoot. I am of a come as you are approach and would not expect you to have professional hair and make up for our shoot. While on the shoot there is a lot for me to be looking at through the lens - composition, light, colours so while I can try and keep an eye out for flyaways I would always suggest keeping an eye on your hair and make up throughout your shoot. It is also very subjective. Should you require retouching of hair and make up after our shoot a third party retoucher will quote you on the work to be done but it is rare this is needed, it might just be in one shot there is a little bit over your face from the wind and that happens to be your favourite from the set.

In terms of clothing my suggestion would be to keep things fairly neutral, staying away from strong patterns, block colour (unless we are playing to it) and all black outfits as this can bring the lightness of your images down. Play with a few outfits beforehand and photograph yourself in them on your phone with self timer and think about how they will work with your brand colours.

Where should we shoot?

For some folks, it will be obvious where their portraits should be taken: maybe you’re an artist who works from a studio, or a nutritional therapist who works from a clinic - these are the spaces that make the most sense. If you aren’t sure about light you can take a few phone photos with the lights off and I can let you know what I think of the light and the outcome.

For others you might not have a space you feel works for your portraits, in this instance we can work together on finding a space. I have worked in many location houses and studios and have a contact list of places that could work. Likewise, if you feel like an outdoors space is more fitting for your shoot I can help with suggestions - I have special places earmarked all over the UK!

So you know, commercial portraits in lit photographic studios isn’t something I offer. However I do offer portrait days where if you just want a headshot I offer 20 minute slots for some simple, soft headshots. To find out when the next one is, check here.

I have a brief, do I need a moodboard or to fill out the questionnaire?

Good point! No, you probably don’t. Over the years I’ve learned that my portrait clients either need some guidance as they’ve never done this before or have some clear ideas of what they need. If you are the latter, please send over the brief here and I can make sure we are a good fit for your shoot.

What happens after the shoot?

Within a few days I’ll send you some previews of your shoot so you can see a few images. Then within a week (if it will be any longer than this I will let you know before you book your date in) you will get a set of proofs. I shoot quite quickly and like to give you as many photos as I can to choose from, removing any clearly unusable ones where you have your eyes shut or where there are technically better options.

You choose your favourites from the shoot and I then tidy up the images in terms of colours, contrast and straightening. If you have any specific edit requests you have the options to add input.

Any removal of objects from an image or specialist retouching will be on a quotation basis. Please note I do not offer any image retouching that changes how you look on a permanent basis - while I can removes temporary pimples I won’t change the shape or your face or remove permanent features due to ethics around body image.

Ready to get started?

Drop me a line via the form below and once we have a date booked in I’ll send you a more detailed questionnaire (unless you have a brief). There is no need to fill out the below form if we have already made contact and I’ve directed you to this page.