Karlene Laycock Photography

Karlene Laycock Photography specialises in portrait photography in Cheadle Hulme and across South Manchester. With a passion for photographing people and life, Karlene focuses on creating portraits that feel authentic, relaxed and useful — whether you need a professional headshot for LinkedIn, business portraits for your company profile, or a personal portrait that captures who you are. Why choose Karlene? Her work is rooted in a love of people and events, and she brings the same calm, conversational approach to portrait sessions. Rather than stiff formalities, Karlene aims to put clients at ease so genuine expressions and natural posture come through. This is reflected across her portfolio and recognised locally — an approach built from years of practice, published images and award-winning entries. What makes her approach special is the focus on comfort and atmosphere. Portrait sessions are tailored to you: many prefer to be photographed in their most comfortable environment — a favourite outdoor backdrop or a familiar location — where relaxed poses and spontaneous moments are easiest to capture. If you prefer more controlled lighting, Karlene delivers studio-quality attention to detail while keeping the session friendly and unhurried. How she works: every session starts with a short conversation about your goals (personal portrait, corporate headshot, LinkedIn profile). Karlene guides you through simple posing and natural movement, using gentle direction rather than forced posing. After the shoot, images are carefully edited and prepared so you receive professional portraits that are ready to use across social media, company sites and printed media. Karlene is South Manchester based (Gatley, Stockport) and combines technical skill with a warm, personable manner. She values professionalism and is experienced working with schools and organisations, maintaining DBS checks and GDPR-compliant practices where needed. Her ethos is simple: save that incredible moment — a portrait should feel like you and present you at your best. If you want a portrait photographer in Cheadle Hulme who specialises in professional headshots and authentic portraits, Karlene Laycock offers expertise, care and images that work for business and personal use.