Ashford-based portrait specialist Catherine Barnes creates relaxed, natural studio and location portraits. She helps clients feel at ease to capture authentic family and professional headshots.
Catherine Barnes is a portrait specialist based in Ashford, Kent, known for a relaxed, informal approach that draws out authentic moments. Her priority is always making people feel at ease in front of the camera — whether you’re after a polished professional portrait, a natural family image, or a personal studio session. Catherine’s style favours natural interaction and minimal posing, producing images that feel honest, timeless and full of personality. Working across studio settings and on location throughout Ashford and the South East, Catherine combines patient direction with a light-hearted atmosphere to get the best from every sitter. She has years of experience working with children and animals and is happy to include family dogs or equine companions in shoots when requested. That experience means she knows how to create calm, enjoyable sessions where real connections and small, candid moments surface naturally. For professionals seeking strong headshots or LinkedIn portraits, Catherine brings the same considered, personal approach. Rather than stiff or overly formal images, she crafts professional portraits that communicate confidence and approachability — ideal for business profiles, websites and personal branding. Each session begins with a friendly, informal conversation to understand your goals, then Catherine tailors location, lighting and posing to reflect the image you want to project. The session process is straightforward and client-focused: an initial chat to plan the shoot, a relaxed session tailored to your family or professional needs, and carefully edited final images that you’ll be proud to display. Catherine’s work is driven by a love of capturing relationships, character and light — producing portraits that become keepsakes. If you’re in Ashford or elsewhere in Kent and want portraits that feel natural, contemporary and personal, Catherine Barnes offers specialist portrait photography with a warm, reassuring approach. Get in touch for an informal chat about a studio or location portrait session and to discuss how she can create images you’ll treasure.