Bright Eyes of Cambridge is a portrait studio in Cambridge specialising in macro iris portraits. We create vivid, museum-quality framed prints for individuals, couples and families.
Bright Eyes of Cambridge specialises in a distinctive strand of portraiture: detailed, close-up iris photography that turns a single eye into a striking piece of personal art. Our focus is portrait work — we celebrate the individuality found in the colour, texture and structure of the iris and present it as a framed, gallery-quality image designed to be displayed and talked about. Why choose Bright Eyes of Cambridge? Our work is both technically precise and artistically considered. We take a close-up photograph of one of your eyes using macro techniques that reveal the delicate patterns and pigments most people never see. Each image is then carefully edited to enhance brightness, structure, features and colour, always with respect for the natural character of the eye. The result is a vivid, high-resolution portrait that feels personal and unique. What makes our approach special is the combination of scientific attention to detail and a relaxed, people-first studio experience. We aim to put visitors at ease — even those who are camera-shy — and create an atmosphere that is calm and friendly. Sessions are conversational and unhurried: we explain the process, help with positioning and lighting, then capture the shot that best represents the eye’s personality. After capture, we refine each image by hand and produce finished prints that are colour-corrected and prepared for framing. We offer portraits for individuals and also create couple’s and family compositions — multiple irises can be combined into a single framed piece, up to six separate eyes, for a memorable and original display. Many clients commission these portraits as gifts, keepsakes or as an unusual addition to home décor; vouchers are also available for those who prefer to give the experience itself. Based in the Cambridge area, Bright Eyes of Cambridge brings a local, approachable ethos to specialised portraiture. Whether you want a single astonishing close-up of your own eye or a grouped portrait for family or partners, we provide professional craft, attentive service and a finished product designed to last. Our portraits aren’t just photographs — they’re bespoke works of art that reveal a part of you in a way few other portraits can.