Emma Ratcliffe is a Bury-based portrait specialist delivering relaxed, professional headshots and personal portraits. Her friendly, natural approach helps clients feel at ease and look authentic.
Emma Ratcliffe is a portrait specialist based in Bury, working from a welcoming studio where professional headshots and personal portraits are created with care and intention. Her focus is on crafting images that reveal personality and presence rather than forced smiles or stiff poses. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn photo, a business portrait that represents your brand, or a studio portrait that feels genuinely you, Emma brings a calm, collaborative energy to every session. Why choose Emma for portrait photography in Bury? Her experience blends a photographer’s eye for light and composition with a people-first approach. Sessions are designed to put you at ease: Emma uses gentle direction, simple prompts and natural conversation to draw out authentic expressions. The result is modern, flattering portraits that work across professional profiles and personal projects—images that communicate trust, competence and warmth. Emma’s portrait sessions are tailored to the individual. She takes time before the shoot to understand your goals—how you’ll use the images, the look you want to convey and any practical needs for business or social platforms. In the studio she carefully controls lighting and background to deliver clean, professional headshots as well as more stylised portraits when required. For clients seeking business portraits, Emma balances professional polish with approachable personality, producing images that read well on websites, press materials and LinkedIn. The experience matters as much as the final image. Emma aims to make the shoot relaxed and even enjoyable: clear guidance, friendly rapport and a focus on small details (wardrobe tweaks, posture, and expression) help clients feel confident in front of the camera. After the session, Emma provides thoughtful selection and retouching so that every portrait looks natural and refined. Rooted in Bury but welcoming clients from across the region, Emma Ratcliffe specialises in portrait photography that prioritises authenticity and professional impact. If you want headshots or studio portraits that truly reflect who you are—created with a calm, expert hand—Emma offers a personalised, high-quality portrait experience that helps you look and feel your best.