Award‑winning Bicester portrait studio creating relaxed, authentic portraits and professional headshots. Sarah’s warm, patient direction helps even camera‑shy clients look their best.
Sarah Plater is an award‑winning portrait photographer based in Bicester, Oxfordshire, whose work concentrates on creating relaxed, honest and beautifully lit portraits. As a specialist in portrait photography — with family and maternity sessions as core strengths — Sarah’s approach is deliberately human and low‑pressure: she believes being nice matters as much as technical skill. That calm, friendly manner helps even people who hate having their photo taken to relax, enjoy the experience and, importantly, exist in photos they’ll treasure. Why choose Sarah for portrait work in Bicester? Her credentials and awards speak to the quality of the images, but what sets her apart is the experience she delivers. Expect a thorough pre‑shoot chat, helpful outfit and prep guides, clear direction on the day and hand‑edited images shown in a thoughtful reveal. Sarah values connecting with clients: she listens to your story, tailors shoots to your personality and designs sessions that capture real laughter, tenderness and everyday moments as well as posed, classic portraits. Her portrait studio is designed for comfort and creativity. Sessions are unhurried and playful where needed — Sarah uses gentle prompts, games and a conversational style to help children and adults feel at ease. She only ever books a limited number of sessions so clients receive her full attention, and every image is edited carefully by hand to ensure a consistent, timeless finish. While portraiture is Sarah’s specialism, she also provides professional business portraits and headshots for clients who need confident, modern images for LinkedIn, websites or corporate profiles. These are approached with the same calm, client‑first ethos: clear guidance, flattering lighting and fast turnaround so you can present your best self professionally. Sarah’s work is grounded in craft and kindness — she’s a qualified Master Photographers Association member, an author on portrait technique and a multi‑award recipient. Locally rooted in Bicester, she’s known for delivering portraits that feel effortless to make and priceless to keep. If you’re after a portrait session that’s relaxed, genuine and produced to the highest standards, Sarah Plater Photography specialises in creating images you and your family will love to live with for years.