Cameron Hendry is a Chippenham-based portrait specialist who creates character-driven studio portraits. With an editorial, music-industry sensibility, he captures authentic presence and atmosphere.
Cameron Hendry is a portrait specialist based in Chippenham whose work focuses on character-driven studio portraits with an editorial edge. Built on years of experience photographing artists and rising talents, Cameron’s images balance intimacy and presence — the quiet honesty of a moment with the visual confidence of a cover shot. Why choose Cameron? His portfolio reflects sustained work with the music and creative industries, producing memorable portraits and Polaroids for artists across the UK. That background gives him a strong visual vocabulary: he knows how to shape light, space and expression to reveal personality while keeping the result stylish and immediate. Whether shooting a new artist or an established performer, Cameron approaches each session with the same intent — to make a portrait that feels truthful and distinct. What makes his approach special is the combination of documentary instinct and editorial composition. Cameron favours sessions that allow subjects to relax and find their own presence in front of the camera. He works quickly and thoughtfully, using direction that’s conversational rather than forced, and often incorporates simple, timeless setups that put emphasis on expression and gesture. His Polaroid work — visible across his shoots — reflects a tactile, honest practice that informs his studio portraits. How he works: every session begins with a brief conversation about the client’s aims and the mood they want to achieve. In the studio, Cameron creates a calm, focused atmosphere that helps people feel at ease, so authentic expressions emerge naturally. He adapts lighting and framing to each person, prioritising connection and capturing defining details that turn a photograph into a portrait with presence. Cameron’s portfolio demonstrates his commitment to portraiture as a craft — portraits that serve editorial needs while retaining warmth and character. Based in Chippenham, he welcomes clients looking for studio portraits that communicate personality honestly and powerfully. If you want a portrait that reads as both real and thoughtfully composed, Cameron Hendry brings the experience and creative eye to make it happen.