Carolyn Clarke Photography

Carolyn Clarke Photography is a portrait specialist based in Chelmsford, dedicated to creating portraits that feel genuine and timeless. Carolyn’s focus is on people: she crafts images that reflect personality, confidence and the small, true moments that make each portrait unique. Whether you want a classic studio portrait or a contemporary headshot for business, Carolyn brings a calm, professional approach that helps even the most camera-shy clients feel at ease. What sets Carolyn apart is her emphasis on connection and comfort. Her sessions are relaxed and conversational, designed to build trust quickly so authentic expressions can emerge. The studio in Chelmsford offers a warm, uncluttered environment with controlled lighting to ensure flattering, consistent results. Carolyn balances technical expertise with a gentle, people-first style — paying attention to posture, expression and subtle details so your images look natural, confident and ready for print or professional use. As a portrait specialist, Carolyn works with a wide range of clients: individuals seeking personal portraits, professionals needing polished headshots, and anyone after a portrait that reflects who they really are. Business portraits and LinkedIn-ready headshots are offered as a complementary focus — ideal for entrepreneurs, corporate profiles and anyone wanting a professional online presence. These sessions are efficient, supportive and tailored to ensure you look approachable and authoritative on camera. The process is straightforward and client-focused. Carolyn takes time before the session to understand your goals and the look you want to achieve, then guides you through wardrobe, posing and expression during the shoot. Post-session, she applies careful editing to deliver images that are clean, natural and true to life, with attention to colour, tone and subtle retouching where needed. Carolyn’s passion for portraiture comes from a belief that a great portrait does more than document a face — it tells a story. Based in Chelmsford, she combines local knowledge with a thoughtful, personal approach to create portraits you’ll be proud to share. If you’re looking for professional, personable portrait photography or business headshots with a relaxed atmosphere and consistently beautiful results, Carolyn Clarke Photography specialises in making your best self shine.