Headshot photographer in Wiltshire

Professional Headshots in The West of England

I am a headshot photographer based in Malmesbury, working with people and businesses across the U.K. My work sits somewhere between classic headshots and portrait photography. Yes, we will make the clean, simple images you need for LinkedIn and company profiles, but I also love creating more storytelling portraits that feel a little more like a still from a film than something churned out in five minutes against a white wall.

Sessions are relaxed and straightforward. Most of the people I photograph are not models and do not particularly enjoy being in front of a camera.

My job is to guide you, keep things calm, and create images that feel genuine, professional, and a little bit special.

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A good headshot is not about looking perfect. It is about looking like yourself on a good day. The sort of photograph that sits comfortably on LinkedIn, your website, a speaking bio or a pitch deck.

In every session, we will make a set of simple, uncluttered headshots that show you clearly. I will help with posture, angles and expression so we avoid the usual awkward, forced smile. You can change outfits if you like, and we will shoot a mixture of tighter crops and slightly wider portraits so you have options.

I want you to recognise yourself in the pictures, and I want other people to trust them.

Storytelling headshots and editorial portraits

Alongside those classic images, I also create what I think of as storytelling headshots. These are portraits that say a bit more about who you are and what you do.

That might mean:

  • Including elements from your world, like books, instruments, cameras or tools of your trade.

  • Shooting a little wider so we see more of the room, the desk, or the backdrop.

  • Playing with light and composition to create something with a slightly cinematic, filmic feel.

The editing is not clinical. It has a gentle, film-inspired look that suits thoughtful, creative people and anyone who wants their portrait to feel like part of a story rather than a passport photo.

These storytelling portraits are ideal for about pages, author photos, personal websites and social media where you want to show a bit more personality.

In most sessions, we will make both the straightforward headshots you know you need and a handful of more atmospheric, storytelling portraits that you will end up using everywhere.

What to wear and how to prepare

People often worry about what to wear or how to prepare for a headshot session, so I keep the advice simple.

Choose clothes that feel like you, but one step smarter than everyday. Solid colours and simple patterns tend to age better than very bold designs or large logos.

Layers work well and give us options. If we are planning storytelling portraits, you might want to bring a couple of outfits that reflect different sides of your work or personality. If you want to bring a prop, do so.

Get a good night’s sleep if you can and drink lots of water. You do not need to practise poses in front of the mirror. I will direct you gently throughout.

FAQ

  • Yes. Most of the people you see on this page said something similar at the start. I keep conversation going, work quickly and give clear but gentle direction. You will never be left wondering what to do.

  • Absolutely. That is usually the best approach. We will make the clean, straightforward images you need for LinkedIn and formal uses, then spend a little time on storytelling portraits that feel more cinematic and personal.

  • I use light, tasteful retouching to tidy temporary blemishes and stray distractions, but I do not dramatically alter how you look. The editing has a filmic quality rather than a glossy, heavily airbrushed finish.

The Studio

 

I am based in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. I have a two-room studio-style setup that allows us to control the light and create that filmic, storytelling feel you can see in the examples on this page.

The Studio
Units 1&2 Old Bear House
53 High Street
Malmesbury
Wiltshire
SN16 0AJ

Parking is available in the town (a couple of minutes' walk), and I can advise on the nearest options when we book.

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