Kelly Simonds Portrait

I'm Kelly Simonds — a portrait specialist based in Great Missenden, serving Amersham and the Buckinghamshire area. My focus is simple: to create fine‑art portraits that feel personal, truthful and made to live on your walls. Whether you need a professional headshot for LinkedIn, an individual portrait that expresses who you are, a family collection full of personality, or a timeless portrait of your dog, I approach every session with the same calm, creative eye. I believe portraits should be more than money‑shots — they should be heirlooms. My style blends classic fine‑art lighting with a relaxed, natural direction that brings out genuine expression. I work in a calm, welcoming studio environment so even the most camera‑shy adults, wriggly children and excitable dogs soon settle and show their true selves. Having owned dogs for over 30 years, I completely understand animal behaviour and how to capture a pet’s unique personality without stress. The portrait experience is collaborative and reassuring. We start with a friendly chat so I can learn what matters to you and how you imagine your images displayed. On the day I guide you through poses and interactions in a light, laid‑back way — I’m the kind of photographer who will laugh when a dog decides to explore the set and then gently steer the shoot back to magic. After the session we meet again in the studio for a relaxed viewing where I show your hand‑edited favourites as prints and on screen. Together we choose the pieces that will best suit your home and tell your story. I specialise in producing beautiful, limited collections rather than hundreds of forgotten files. Each chosen image is carefully edited and presented as museum‑quality prints, mounted pieces or bespoke wall art so your portraits become a cherished part of everyday life. If you want a professional headshot that conveys confidence and approachability, or a family portrait that looks like a work of art, I’ll tailor the session to suit your personality and needs. If you’re in Amersham or the surrounding Buckinghamshire villages and want portrait work that’s artistic, personal and stress‑free, let’s have a chat. I love making portraits that make people smile every time they walk past them.