Magdalena Smolarska Photography

Magdalena Smolarska is a Brighton-based portrait specialist who helps people become visible with calm, soulful and professional photographs. Her work focuses on creating relaxed, authentic headshots, personal brand portraits and business portraits that feel like you — not a stiff, clinical photoshoot. Magdalena’s approach is warm, conversational and coaching-led; she knows how to gently guide camera‑shy clients so natural personality and presence can shine through. Working from her Hove studio and on location across Brighton, Sussex and often London, Magdalena designs each portrait session around your story and goals. She begins with a pre-shoot conversation to clarify tone, wardrobe, location and the outcomes you need — whether that’s LinkedIn-ready headshots, a set of website portraits or lifestyle brand imagery for social media. During the shoot she creates a relaxed atmosphere with simple direction, encouraging movement and expression so images feel alive and authentic. Her style favours natural light, candid moments and portraits full of personality. Magdalena is experienced at capturing a range of professional looks: clean studio headshots, relaxed outdoor lifestyle portraits, and business portraits that tell the story of your work. She values quality over quantity and focuses on delivering images that you’ll feel proud to use across your website, social channels and marketing. For clients who want moving-image content, video is available as a complementary add-on. Short brand promo clips and “about me” videos created alongside your portrait session help extend your reach online and bring your voice to life — supporting the visual content with authentic storytelling. Choosing Magdalena means working with a photographer who cares about your presence, your message and your comfort. Her sessions are designed to be empowering, efficient and creatively tailored to your needs. If you're looking for professional portraits and headshots in Brighton that feel genuine and professional, Magdalena offers a thoughtful, client-centred studio and location service to help you show up with confidence.