Emma Gibson Photography

Emma Gibson is a specialist portrait photographer based in Barnes, working across SW London with a calm, natural and distinctly human approach. With an award-winning eye and years of experience photographing families, children and professionals, Emma focuses on creating portraits that feel honest, flattering and entirely true to you. Why choose Emma for your portrait? Her strength is in creating a relaxed atmosphere — whether in her comfortable home studio near Richmond (SW14), outdoors in Richmond Park or at an agreed local location. She prioritises connection over stiff posing, helping even the camera-shy feel at ease so genuine expressions and small, telling moments shine through. That relaxed energy is what consistently produces portraits clients treasure. What makes her approach special is the blend of creative storytelling and practical experience. Emma brings editorial sensibility to every session, composing clean, timeless images while paying attention to the little details that communicate personality. She also works with professionals on headshots and business portraits, offering tailored guidance to achieve confident, polished images for LinkedIn, websites and marketing materials. Her background in communications gives her insight into what images perform best for businesses and personal brands. How she works: collaboration and clarity are central to Emma’s process. You’ll receive thoughtful pre-shoot correspondence and a planning guide to help with styling and location choices. On the day, Emma uses gentle direction and prompts to keep the mood light and enjoyable. After the shoot, images are presented in a private online gallery so you can choose your favourites with ease. Emma supports clients through image selection and can advise on prints, frames and albums if desired. Emma also specialises in portraits of children and works regularly with nurseries and forest schools — offering a modern alternative to traditional studio shots, capturing children in the context where they thrive. For added reassurance, she is DBS checked when working with young people. Rooted in Barnes and Richmond, Emma Gibson Photography combines warmth, professionalism and an eye for story-driven portraiture. If you want portraits that look beautiful and feel real — whether a professional headshot, a personal branding session or a family portrait — Emma offers a friendly, expert service that puts people first.