Koby Photography

I’m Ian Kobylanski — a people photographer based in Bow, East London, specialising in portrait and professional headshot photography. My work is about more than flattering lighting; I aim to capture the personality and presence that make one person stand out on a website, LinkedIn profile or press release. Why choose me? I bring a calm, direct approach honed over a decade of shooting portraits for individuals and corporate teams. I thrive on guiding people who aren’t professional models — helping them feel at ease so their confidence reads in every frame. My background shooting editorial and commercial projects has sharpened my eye for composition, colour and expression, but my portrait practice is always about a genuine connection between subject and camera. What makes my portrait studio different: I work from a furnished loft studio in East London (Bow), a controlled environment where we can craft light, mood and simple sets that flatter every subject. At the same time I value a relaxed, candid feeling — the kind of natural expressions that perform well on LinkedIn, company sites, and personal-brand platforms. I emphasise clear direction, minimal decision-making on the day, and collaborative planning beforehand so sessions feel effortless and productive. How I work: we start with a discovery call to align on goals and audience. I provide wardrobe and expression coaching, build a mood board with you, and create a shot list so the shoot is focused and efficient. On the day I guide posing and prompts to elicit authentic expressions; after the shoot you receive a curated gallery to choose images for professional retouching. For team bookings I bring on-location lighting and a streamlined workflow to deliver consistent portraits across groups. My aim is simple: deliver professional portraits that feel authentic and confident — images that present you exactly as you want to be seen. If you’re looking for a portrait studio in Bow that understands business-facing photography and personal branding, let’s talk and design a session that fits your story.