ANIA PANKIEWICZ photography

YOUR IMAGE IS EVERYTHING — and nowhere is that truer than in portrait photography. Based in Bolton and serving Greater Manchester, I specialise in portrait work: cinematic actors headshots, professional portraits and fashion-model portfolios designed to get you noticed. My focus is simple: create striking, usable images that represent who you are and help move your career forward. I position myself as a portrait specialist because I believe in the power of a single image to open doors. My background in media and editorial photography — plus years working in London, Paris and New York before returning to the North West — taught me how casting directors, agents and clients scan a frame and how to photograph so that you stand out in those crucial first seconds. That industry insight, combined with an eye for composition and light, is what makes my portraits cinematic, contemporary and effective. My approach is collaborative and unhurried. I don't just care about photographs. I care about your image. Sessions start with a conversation: we talk your goals, your casting range or portfolio needs, and any character or commercial looks you want to cover. In the studio I guide direction, posture and expression with clear, encouraging cues so even camera-shy clients relax and perform naturally. The outcome is a set of images that feel authentic, versatile and ready for professional use. In the studio I favour a refined, cinematic aesthetic — clean lighting, purposeful backgrounds and attention to detail in retouching — but I also create varied looks, from intimate close-ups to full-length model frames. While portrait work is my specialism, I also provide business headshots and professional profile images as a complementary service for clients who need LinkedIn-ready portraits or company-facing visuals; these are delivered with the same care for impact and branding. Photography is about seeing what others miss. I love finding the right angle, the telling expression, the one frame that speaks. That passion — and recognition from peers and clients — drives me to craft images that are not just seen, but remembered. If you want a portrait session that prioritises your image, your range and your professional goals, get in touch for a relaxed, creative and results-driven experience in Bolton.