Jacqui McSweeney Brighton Headshot Photographer

I’m Jacqui — a Brighton-based portrait photographer who believes the best portraits start with honesty. My work focuses on portrait and headshot photography: I create natural, expressive images that show people exactly who they are, whether you’re an actor, a creative or a professional updating your LinkedIn photo. Working from a dedicated central Brighton portrait studio, I blend natural light and studio lighting to craft looks that are flattering and true-to-life. My approach is collaborative and calm — no awkward poses, no heavy retouching — so the final images feel like you and work for you. I offer a wide choice of backdrops, multiple outfit changes and a relaxed direction style to help even camera-shy clients feel at ease and confident in front of the camera. Why choose me for your portrait or headshot? I specialise in portraits as my core practice, which means everything in the studio is designed around getting great personal images: considered lighting, flattering composition, and an eye for the small expressions that make a portrait sing. I aim to capture a range of usable looks in a single session — from clean professional headshots to more characterful, creative portraits — giving you images that work for auditions, websites, social media and professional profiles. I also photograph business portraits and team/headshot sessions for companies who need consistent, professional imagery. While portrait is my primary focus, these business shoots follow the same principles: calm direction, clear visual identity and images that help your brand look approachable and confident. The process is simple and friendly. Before your session we’ll discuss what you need and the looks you want. On the day I’ll guide you through posture, expression and subtle movement to find authentic moments. After the shoot you’ll receive an online gallery to choose your images from, with careful editing to enhance — not change — your appearance. If you want professional portraits that feel like you, shot in a welcoming Brighton portrait studio, I’d love to help. My work is about making the first impression count: warm, honest, and unmistakably you.