Shannen Lythgoe - Photographer

Shannen Lythgoe is a portrait specialist based in Broadstairs, focused on making portrait photography feel personal, simple and meaningful. Her work centres on capturing authentic expression rather than forced smiles — whether creating a studio portrait, a business portrait or a professional headshot for LinkedIn. Clients choose Shannen because she blends calm direction with an eye for personality, producing images that feel like the real person, not a staged photo. What makes Shannen’s approach different is a quiet, collaborative style. In the studio she creates a relaxed atmosphere so clients can settle into themselves; she guides posture, expression and subtle movement to reveal natural confidence. Lighting and composition are used to flatter and define, never to overpower. The result is a collection of professional portraits that are clean, expressive and useful across websites, portfolios and professional profiles. Shannen understands that a business portrait or headshot has a purpose: it needs to communicate trust, competence and approachability. She works with individuals and small teams to tailor each session to that goal — advising on wardrobe, backgrounds and how images will be used so the final portraits perform where they matter most, from company bios to LinkedIn profiles. Her headshot photography keeps the process efficient and calm, producing polished images without a long, stressful shoot. The session experience is practical and personal. Conversations before the shoot clarify tone and objectives; on the day Shannen focuses on putting clients at ease and directing small, effective adjustments. After the shoot she delivers thoughtfully edited images that highlight personality and professionalism. Rooted in Broadstairs, Shannen brings a friendly, human-centred approach to portraiture. If you want a portrait studio experience that prioritises authenticity and clear results — portraits and professional headshots that represent who you really are — Shannen offers focused, professional portrait photography designed to make your images work both personally and professionally.