Shoots Photographs

I specialise in portrait photography from my studio near Chadderton, serving Oldham, Manchester and the surrounding area. Photography for me is storytelling first — each session is designed to reveal something true about you, not to force a smile. Whether you want a confident business headshot for LinkedIn or an intimate family portrait, my work is calm, human and purposeful. Why choose Shoots Photographs for your portrait? My background in visual journalism and storytelling means I look for the moment with context: posture, expression, light and the little details that tell a story. I blend technical care with a gentle, conversational approach so even camera-shy people leave feeling more themselves. Clients often tell me the session felt like a relaxed conversation rather than a photoshoot — and that ease shows in the images. How I work: every portrait session starts with a short pre-shoot conversation to understand your goals — whether that’s a professional business portrait, a LinkedIn headshot, or a creative personal portrait. In studio I use calm direction, considered lighting and tethered live preview so you can see images as we shoot. You’ll choose favourites at the viewing immediately after the session and I apply my signature edits to deliver images that are timeless, true-to-you and ready for web or print. Studio or meaningful location: most portraits are shot in my studio near Chadderton for controlled lighting and clean, modern headshots. If you prefer somewhere personal — your home, a local park or an urban backdrop in Oldham or Manchester — we can plan a location session that still reads like a portrait, not a tourist snapshot. Business portraits: while portraiture is my core focus, I also create professional headshots and business portraits that help you put your best face forward. These are practical, approachable images tailored for websites, social media and corporate profiles. If you want a portrait experience that feels empowering rather than staged, let’s talk. I’ll guide you through outfit choices, posing and presentation so you leave with images that feel like you — and that work hard for your story.