Emma Burnie is a Birkenhead-based portrait specialist who captures real people in real moments. Her studio portraits and professional headshots are natural, confident, and tailored to you.
Emma Burnie Photography is a portrait specialist rooted in Birkenhead, dedicated to capturing real people in real moments. Emma’s approach centres on authenticity: she creates portraits that reflect personality, presence and confidence rather than staged or overly posed images. Whether you’re commissioning a studio portrait, a professional headshot for LinkedIn, or a personal portrait to mark a milestone, Emma focuses on bringing out the most natural version of you. What makes Emma’s portrait work distinctive is her calm, conversational style. Sessions are relaxed and human — designed to put clients at ease so genuine expressions and subtle details can emerge. Emma pays attention to lighting, composition and small interactions that reveal character, producing portraits that look and feel like the person in front of the camera. Her studio environment in Birkenhead is comfortable and controlled, allowing for clean, professional results while maintaining a warm, personal atmosphere. Choosing Emma Burnie means working with a photographer who treats portraiture as more than a technical exercise. She listens to your goals — whether you need a confident headshot for professional use or an expressive studio portrait for personal reasons — and guides the session to achieve those aims. The process is collaborative: pre-shoot conversations help set the tone, on-the-day direction is gentle and encouraging, and the final images are curated to present you at your best. Emma serves clients across the North West, with a focus on Birkenhead and surrounding areas. Her work is ideal for professionals seeking polished headshots, individuals wanting authentic studio portraits, and anyone who values portrait photography that prioritises truthfulness and feeling. If you want portrait images that convey presence, warmth and professionalism, Emma Burnie Photography offers a focused, personal approach that highlights who you are. To discuss a portrait session or to find out how Emma can create a natural, strong image for your personal or professional profile, get in touch. Emma’s practice is grounded in creating comfortable sessions and lasting portraits that genuinely reflect the people she photographs.