Brighton portrait photography

Simon Clemenger is a Brighton portrait specialist whose studio work combines two decades of fashion and celebrity experience with a relaxed, human-centred approach. Trained in London as an assistant to Rankin and with a career photographing both well-known faces and real people, Simon brings a confident, creative eye to every portrait session in Brighton. Why choose Simon for your portrait studio session? He blends technical skill with a calm, conversational style that quickly puts people at ease. Whether you need a strong business portrait for LinkedIn, a confident professional headshot or a more creative studio portrait for personal branding, Simon focuses on capturing the small, genuine moments that communicate who you really are. His background in fashion photography feeds into carefully considered lighting and composition, but the results always feel natural rather than staged. The session experience is intentionally simple and friendly. Simon prepares with a brief conversation about the image you want to project — tone, wardrobe and use — then guides you through relaxed direction during the shoot so even camera-shy clients look and feel their best. In the studio he uses lighting and subtle styling to create images that work across digital profiles, press, portfolios and printed formats. For business portraits he emphasises clarity, presence and flattering tones; for creative portraits he explores mood, texture and personality. Simon’s Brighton focus means he understands local professionals, creatives and families and how they want to present themselves. He treats every portrait as a collaboration: you’ll get clear guidance, a calm pace and images that reflect your character. The aim is always to leave you with photographs that feel honest, professional and a little bit unexpected — photographs you’re proud to use and to display. If you’re looking for a portrait studio experience in Brighton that combines technical excellence with warmth and creativity, Simon offers a trusted, specialist choice. Get in touch to discuss the look you want and to arrange a relaxed studio session tailored to your needs.