Based in Chorley, Alison McMath is a specialist portrait photographer offering personalised studio and on-location portraits. With curated wardrobe and optional professional makeup, her fully guided sessions create relaxed, standout headshots.
Alison McMath is a specialist portrait photographer based in Chorley, known for creating portraits that feel honest, considered and uniquely you. Her approach puts people at ease: every session is personalised, fully guided and designed to capture natural expressions and the small, telling details that make each portrait memorable. Whether you want a striking studio portrait, a relaxed on-location image, or a professional headshot for LinkedIn, Alison shapes the shoot around your personality and purpose. What sets Alison apart is her thoughtful, start-to-finish process. She begins with a photoshoot design consultation to understand your goals, style and how you’d like to be seen. From curated wardrobe and styling advice to optional professional makeup and hairstyling, she prepares everything so you can focus on being yourself. During the shoot she offers gentle direction and creative prompts—no stiff posing—so the results feel relaxed, authentic and confident. Alison works from a calm, well-equipped portrait studio in Chorley and also offers on-location sessions for clients who prefer a more natural or environmental look. Her lighting and composition are tailored to flatter each subject, producing images that work beautifully as large framed portraits, contemporary wall art or crisp headshots for professional profiles. For clients needing business imagery, Alison provides professional headshots and business portraits as part of her portrait expertise—shot with the same attention to personality and polish. After the session, a viewing and ordering appointment ensures you choose the images and products that best represent you, with Alison’s guidance at every step. Rooted in a love of storytelling and human connection, Alison’s photography is driven by the belief that a great portrait should reveal something true about the person in front of the camera. If you’re in Chorley or the surrounding area and want a portrait experience that’s personal, relaxed and artfully crafted, Alison McMath offers a considered studio and on-location service that delivers images you’ll be proud to share and display.