Guy Bellingham Photography

Guy Bellingham is a specialist portrait photographer based in Bristol, recognised for fine art and editorial portraiture that emphasises presence and character. A Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society (FRPS) and winner in international portrait competitions, Guy brings technical mastery and a performer’s sensitivity to every studio session. If you want a portrait that feels considered, timeless and wholly individual, his Bristol studio is where that work is made. What sets Guy apart is a fusion of historic and contemporary practice. He specialises in large-format portraiture and wet-plate tintypes alongside refined digital studio portraits. He designs and builds his own cameras and combines alternative processes with modern lighting to create images with a distinct, tactile quality — whether you’re commissioning a classic headshot or a one-of-a-kind tintype plate. The result is portraiture that reads as both art and a durable family heirloom. Guy’s approach is calm, collaborative and rooted in making subjects feel at ease. Many clients come in nervous about being photographed; his background as a performer and his conversational manner quickly relax people and draw out authentic expression. Sessions are paced to suit the sitter: clear direction, thoughtful lighting and an emphasis on texture and form help produce portraits that work for professional use (LinkedIn, press, portfolios) and for fine-art display. For tintype commissions, Guy hand-coats, exposes and develops each plate on the spot in the studio — producing a single, silver-based original that is both immediate and enduring. For digital portraits and headshots he delivers high-resolution results and careful retouching that remain faithful to the sitter’s character. While portrait photography is the core focus, Guy also accepts occasional commissions for editorial, advertising and experimental large-format video projects. Every commission, regardless of scale, receives the same attention to craft and storytelling. Based in Bristol, Guy welcomes individuals, actors, musicians and creatives seeking portraits with depth and distinction. Book a studio session to experience a considered, professional approach to portraiture that places character and craft at the centre of the image.