Blackburn portrait specialist. At VIEW Studios Nathan Damour creates relaxed, authentic studio portraits and professional headshots that put personality into personal and business profiles.
I specialise in portrait photography from my base in Blackburn. Working from VIEW Studios, I focus on creating studio portraits that feel honest, considered and alive — images that reflect real character rather than stiff poses. Over years of photographing people in quiet studio sittings and high-energy events, I’ve learned the same thing: the best portraits begin with listening. My approach is conversational and collaborative. Before a session we talk about what you want the portrait to achieve — whether it’s a personal portrait, a creative editorial headshot or a business-facing LinkedIn photo. On the day I work to build an easy atmosphere, guiding posture and expression with simple direction and gentle conversation so even camera-shy clients relax. This yields portraits with natural eyes, authentic gestures and a timeless quality. Technically I combine careful lighting with an eye for composition to bring out personality and presence. I favour clean studio setups at VIEW Studios where we can control light and tone, but I always aim to preserve a sense of immediacy: subtle highlights, considered negatives and a clarity of expression that reads well across print and digital platforms. My experience shooting editorial, music and public figures has taught me how to balance confidence and vulnerability in a single frame — an approach I bring to every portrait session. While portrait photography is my core specialism, I also photograph professional business headshots as a secondary offering. Those sessions are tailored for corporate profiles and personal branding — focused, efficient and designed to deliver images that perform on websites, social profiles and press materials. Choosing me means you’ll work with someone who cares about story as much as style. I take time to understand the person in front of the lens and to shape images that feel true to them. If you’re in Blackburn or the surrounding area and want a studio portrait or professional headshot that stands out for its honesty and craft, get in touch at VIEW Studios — I love to listen and I’m keen to talk about your project.