Bobby Shoebotham Photography

Bobby Shoebotham is a portrait specialist based in Bethnal Green, East London. Portraits aren't just a service for him — they are the core of his practice. Bobby’s work focuses on honest, character-driven images that reveal the small, telling expressions that make a person unique. Whether you need a striking actor headshot, a natural business portrait or a personal portrait that tells your story, he’s positioned to deliver calm, authentic results in his Bethnal Green studio or on location across London. Why choose Bobby? He started out photographing bands and live performances, and that background shaped a natural eye for emotion and atmosphere. His sessions are informal, conversational and deliberately low-pressure: expect a few tunes, a relaxed chat and gentle direction so you can forget the camera and let the real you come through. Bobby’s speciality is making people feel at ease quickly — he enjoys getting to know you during the shoot so the final portraits feel like real captures of personality, not forced poses. His approach is part portraiture, part conversation. Bobby likes to blend candid moments with considered posing, creating a range of images from intimate, understated portraits to confident, professional headshots. He offers practical posing guidance for anyone who isn’t used to being photographed and tailors the session to suit each client’s needs — from actors and musicians to creatives and professionals wanting strong LinkedIn or company portraits. While portrait work is the primary focus, Bobby’s broader experience with events, family shoots and video content means he understands context: how a portrait will sit alongside other visuals on a website, in a showreel or across social channels. That awareness informs his lighting choices, framing and the relaxed pace of the session. If you’re after professional portraits made with personality — shot in a friendly Bethnal Green studio environment or at a location that suits your story — Bobby offers a straightforward, human-centred process designed to get the best from you. To discuss a portrait session or business headshot, get in touch and he’ll talk through ideas, locations and how he likes to work so your images feel precise, authentic and entirely you.