Based in Chalfont St Peter, Paul Upward is a portrait specialist offering relaxed studio and on-location sessions. He creates professional headshots, business portraits and natural family portraits.
If you’re looking for portrait photography that feels authentic, relaxed and unmistakably you, Paul Upward is a specialist you can trust. Based in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, Paul has built a reputation for friendly, professional portrait work — from studio headshots to informal family and business portraits — delivered with a calm, creative approach. Why choose Paul? His work is rooted in making people feel at ease. Whether you’re camera shy or an experienced presenter, Paul’s gentle direction and conversational style quickly puts subjects at their best. He understands that a great portrait is as much about atmosphere and connection as it is about technique. That’s why clients repeatedly praise his ability to capture natural expressions and confident, usable images for websites, LinkedIn profiles, company literature and family walls. What makes his approach special is the blend of practical studio capability and flexible on-location creativity. If you want a classic studio headshot, Paul can bring a portable studio — backgrounds, professional lighting and styling know-how — to your home or workplace. If you prefer environmental portraits that reflect your personality or profession, he’ll use available light and carefully chosen locations across Buckinghamshire and the South East to create images with depth and context. How he works: every portrait begins with a short, informal conversation to understand your needs — whether it’s a LinkedIn photo, a business portrait for a meet-the-team page, actor headshots or a relaxed family session. On the day he creates a calm, enjoyable atmosphere, guiding poses, suggesting subtle adjustments and capturing a variety of expressions and orientations. After the shoot you’ll receive professionally edited high-resolution images in colour and black & white. Paul’s post-production is tasteful and purposeful — from blemish removal and shine control to subtle tonal work — leaving you with natural, flattering professional portraits. Paul’s practice is built on experience, care and a commitment to delivering images that work for real life. If you want a portrait studio experience without the formality, or a professional headshot that makes a strong first impression online, get in touch to discuss a tailored session in Chalfont St Peter or nearby. Paul will help you plan the shoot, choose the right setting and deliver portraits you’ll be proud to use.