Georgia Whiteley MA at Whiteley Art in Cheltenham specialises in portrait photography and headshots. Her fine‑art, natural‑light approach produces honest, striking portraits for professionals.
Whiteley Art is Georgia Whiteley MA’s portrait practice based in Cheltenham. With more than 20 years of photographic experience and a Master’s in Photography, Georgia positions herself as a specialist in portrait photography — from polished professional headshots to creative, fine‑art portraiture. Her work balances technical skill with an artist’s eye, producing images that feel both honest and refined. Why choose Whiteley Art? Georgia brings a thoughtful, gallery‑informed approach to every portrait. She prefers working in natural light and often shoots outdoors to use real atmospheres and beautiful settings around Cheltenham and the Midlands. That preference for natural environments gives her portraits a timeless quality and an immediacy that studio work alone can’t always achieve. For clients who need a classic studio look, she can work at a local studio or travel to your location, adapting her process to what best serves the subject and the brief. What makes her approach special is the combination of a fine‑art sensibility and practical experience across portrait disciplines. Georgia creates headshots and LinkedIn portraits that read as professional and approachable, actor and model portfolio images that capture character and range, and styled creative shoots — from 1940s glamour to bespoke themed portraits — conceived with exhibition and sale in mind. Her background in nature and fine art informs composition, colour and mood, so every portrait is composed with attention to light, texture and narrative. How Georgia works: every session starts with a conversation about the client’s goals and comfort level. She builds a relaxed, collaborative atmosphere that helps subjects feel at ease — a key to capturing authentic expression. The session flow is flexible and client‑focused: preparation and styling are discussed in advance, shoots are paced to reduce stress, and Georgia offers image selection guidance afterward to ensure the final portraits match the intended purpose, whether for a corporate profile, actor headshot, or a creative personal commission. While portraiture is the core speciality, Georgia also photographs people and pets for family or commissioned portraits when required. If you’re in Cheltenham or the surrounding region and want portraits with artistic care and professional results, Whiteley Art combines craft, creativity and calm leadership to deliver images that truly represent you.