Kemble House in Catford is a specialist portrait studio offering natural-light professional portraits and business headshots. Friendly, relaxed sessions with experienced photographer Steven Joyce.
Kemble House brings a specialist portrait offering to Catford and south east London, built around a daylight studio that helps create clear, flattering images for both personal and professional use. As a studio founded by photographer Steven Joyce and author Rebecca Seal, we combine photographic craft with an instinct for staging and storytelling — so every portrait feels considered, natural and true to the person in front of the camera. Why choose Kemble House for your portrait or headshot? We focus on making people comfortable. Our approach is conversational and low-pressure: we work to find the angles, expressions and lighting that best reflect your personality or brand. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, business portrait for a website or a relaxed personal portrait, Steven’s experience across editorial and commercial work informs an understated, polished style that suits a wide range of clients. What makes our portraits different is the mix of thoughtful lighting and a studio environment designed for portraits. The north-facing daylight gives soft, even light ideal for natural-looking skin tones, while the studio can be blacked out for moodier, controlled setups. We have versatile backdrops and a roomy white-brick area that lets us create clean, contemporary headshots or more stylised portraits. If you need a photographer, we can also connect you with experienced assistants, stylists or makeup artists from our network to help refine the look. How we work: we start with a short conversation about the image you want to project — whether corporate, creative or personal. On the day, we prioritise ease and efficiency: clear direction, quick setup and an unhurried shoot so you feel relaxed in front of the lens. Sessions are tailored to the brief, with attention to clothing, posture and small details that make a big difference in a finished portrait. Rooted in Catford and open to clients across Greater London, Kemble House offers a professional portrait experience in a warm, studio setting. If you’re looking for confident, natural portraits or business headshots that represent you well online and in print, get in touch to discuss your session with Steven.