I’m Michelle, a Brighton-based portrait specialist. I create creative, authentic headshots and business portraits for LinkedIn, portfolios and personal branding in a relaxed studio or on location.
I specialise in creative portraiture — authentic, unscripted images that reveal who you really are. Based by the sea in Brighton & Hove, I work as a portrait specialist for professionals, creatives and models who want more than a conventional headshot. Whether you need a sharp business portrait for LinkedIn, a personal-branding series for your website, or a model portfolio with editorial flair, I tailor each shoot to your story and style. My approach is grounded in making people feel at ease. I combine a gentle, conversational direction with technical control of both natural and studio light, creating images that feel relaxed yet refined. Sessions take place in my comfortable home-studio in Hove (Palmeira Square) or on location across Brighton, depending on the mood and brief. I prioritise a friendly, professional atmosphere so that even camera-shy clients can relax and reveal honest, engaging expressions. From our first contact I aim to collaborate closely: a pre-session conversation to understand your goals, creative input on wardrobe and looks if required, and a calm shoot where we explore poses and moments that feel true. I offer guidance throughout the process but always leave room for spontaneous, genuine moments — the small, unscripted details that become trinkets of time for my clients. My work blends a fine-art sensibility with commercial precision. I studied photography in New York and graduated with a first-class BA in Photography & Visual Communication, and my images have been shortlisted and exhibited nationally and internationally. That background gives me the confidence to craft polished professional portraits while maintaining a creative, distinctive edge. Why choose ECLECTIC PHOTOGRAPHY for your portrait? Because I’m a specialist in portrait-making — focused on creating evocative, usable images that serve your professional needs and reflect your personality. If you’re looking for a headshot that stands out, a business portrait that communicates authority and warmth, or a portfolio with editorial impact, I’d love to create something unique with you. Get in touch to discuss a bespoke portrait session in Brighton & Hove.