Alex Bamford Photography

I’m Alex Bamford, a Brighton-based portrait specialist focused on making professional portraits that feel honest, composed and distinctly human. My work is rooted in working closely with each sitter to draw out expression and poise rather than forcing a pose. Whether you need a studio headshot for LinkedIn, a confident business portrait for a company profile, or a considered personal portrait, my approach is the same: build rapport, set a calm atmosphere, and capture images that communicate personality and purpose. My studio practice centres on thoughtful direction and careful use of light. I create an environment where people who aren’t used to being photographed can relax and perform at their best. Sessions are collaborative: I’ll guide your posture and expression, listen to what you want to say with your image, and work with simple but effective lighting to produce portraits that read well both online and in print. Retouching is purposeful — subtle and respectful — preserving the character of the sitter while presenting a polished, professional result. Specialist portrait work for business is a core focus. I understand the visual language that helps individuals and teams present themselves with credibility and warmth: from crisp headshots for LinkedIn to portraits that sit comfortably on company profiles and creative portfolios. My aim is always to create images that look contemporary and authentic, helping clients connect with their audience at first glance. While portraiture is my primary discipline, I also occasionally take on wedding and commissioned art projects. Those interests inform my portrait work — particularly an attentiveness to narrative and a sensitivity to light and composition — but my central expertise remains studio and business portrait photography. Based in Brighton, I enjoy working with local professionals, creatives and organisations across the city and beyond. If you’re looking for portraits that combine calm direction, confident lighting and honest retouching — images that say who you are without overstating it — I’ll work with you to create portraits that feel both authentic and professional.