Specialist portrait photographer Gem Rey in Amersham creates professional headshots and expressive studio portraits. Her relaxed, rock’n’roll approach helps individuals and businesses craft memorable visual identities.
Gem Rey is a specialist portrait photographer based in Amersham, bringing over 20 years of creative experience to every portrait session. Focused on portrait and business photography, Gem blends a refined technical eye with a playful, rock’n’roll sensibility to capture images that feel both timeless and unmistakably modern. Her work favours strong, emotive black-and-white imagery alongside considered colour portraits—each image made to communicate personality, confidence and intent. Why choose Gem Rey? Clients come for more than a technically excellent headshot; they stay for the way Gem creates an atmosphere where people relax, reveal themselves, and look their best. Whether you need a professional LinkedIn photo, a business portrait for your website, or a studio portrait that doubles as personal branding, Gem designs the session to serve your goals. She has a long track record working with actors, musicians and corporate clients, so she understands how to frame a face, work with light, and create a presence that reads well online and in print. How she works: sessions take place in Gem’s eclectic Amersham studio—an environment that’s comfortable, creative and adaptable. Gem begins with a conversation about your objectives, offering practical styling and hair/makeup suggestions so you arrive confident and prepared. She can build simple bespoke sets or use pared-back studio backdrops depending on the mood you want. During the shoot Gem uses gentle direction and a conversational style to find authentic expressions, delivering images that look natural yet purposeful. What you’ll receive: beautifully edited portraits optimised for professional platforms and marketing, with options for prints and framing if you want a physical keepsake. Gem also helps businesses create a cohesive set of headshots and branding portraits so teams present consistently across websites and social media. Based just an hour from central London, Gem Rey’s portrait studio is ideally placed for clients across Greater London and the Home Counties. If you’re looking for professional headshots or studio portraits with a distinct creative voice, Gem offers specialist, personable service that elevates your visual identity and leaves you with images you’ll be proud to share.