I create relaxed, natural portraits in Chesterfield — specialising in family, maternity and business headshots. A calm, personalised approach designed to reveal real personality.
I’m Helen and I specialise in portrait photography that feels honest, timeless and utterly you. Based in Chesterfield, my work focuses on the portraits that matter most: families, expectant parents and business owners seeking professional, authentic headshots. I bring my background in fashion design and a sharp eye for colour, composition and balance to every session so your images feel considered and beautiful. My approach is relaxed and collaborative. Before we work together we’ll have a friendly conversation (email, WhatsApp or phone) to understand what you want to achieve. For business portraits I use a short questionnaire and pre-session planning to curate images that align with your website and social channels. For family and maternity shoots we plan around naps, favourite toys and the best natural light so the session is paced and baby-led when needed. The result is natural, emotive portraits — no stiff posing, just real connection. Sessions take place in my purpose-built, home-from-home natural light studio or at a location that suits your story. The studio is designed to feel comfortable and calm, perfect for newborns, toddlers and anyone who dislikes being in front of a camera. Outdoors and at-home shoots are equally part of my practice when you prefer a lifestyle, documentary feel. My work is driven by a desire to create images you’ll display proudly — the photographs that will transport you back to a moment and the feelings that accompanied it. I’m known for a calm, slightly geeky, friendly manner that helps even camera-shy clients relax. Whether we’re creating warm family portraits, intimate maternity images or confident business headshots and LinkedIn-ready portraits, my aim is the same: to capture your personality with clarity and care. If you’re in Chesterfield or the surrounding area and want portrait photography that feels personal, considered and beautifully crafted, let’s start with a chat. I’ll guide you through every step of the process so you leave with images that truly reflect who you are.