HERD'S MEDIA

HERD'S MEDIA is a Carlisle-based portrait specialist dedicated to making professional portraits feel personal, relaxed and unmistakably yours. As a family-run studio we treat every session as a story to be heard — whether you’re after an expressive family portrait, a fun dog “pawtrait” or a confident business headshot for LinkedIn and your website. What sets us apart is our people-first approach. We don’t do stiff white-box sessions; we bring colour, personality and a sense of ease into the studio so clients can be themselves. Our photographers take time to understand how you want to be seen, guiding poses with gentle direction and friendly conversation so even the most camera-shy people (and nervous pups) leave smiling. The result is honest, natural portraits that reflect real relationships and professional confidence alike. We’re experienced with a wide range of portrait work. In the studio we specialise in family and individual portraits and are well known locally for dog pawtraits — we know how to read a pet’s mood, use your commands and capture the little quirks that make each animal unique. For professionals and small businesses we create polished headshots and business portraits designed to strengthen your visual identity online and in print. Our process is simple and collaborative. From an initial chat to understand your brief, through a comfortable studio session, to careful editing, we aim to make the whole experience easy and enjoyable. The studio is deliberately homely and calm, with space to relax between shots. You’ll be supported throughout the selection and finishing process so the final images represent your best self. Rooted in Carlisle and proudly local, HERD'S MEDIA believes every portrait should tell a story — yours. If you value warmth, creativity and a straightforward process with professional results, our studio is ready to help you create portraits that matter. Get in touch to discuss your portrait session and discover how we capture personality with clarity and care.