Photo Engineers Ltd.

Photo Engineers is a specialist portrait studio based in Colchester, led by photographer and retoucher Dan Tidswell. We focus on creating business portraits that work hard for your brand — from crisp, formal headshots through to relaxed environmental portraits and consistent company team images. Our work is rooted in a strategic, commercial approach: every portrait is crafted to convey personality, role and brand values at a glance. Why choose Photo Engineers for your portrait photography? We combine technical expertise with a keen understanding of how images perform across marketing channels. Whether you need LinkedIn headshots, executive portraits for press and annual reports, or a set of uniform staff images for your website and intranet, we help organisations present a confident, consistent visual identity. Clients from high-street retailers to professional services trust us to deliver imagery that enhances reputation and engagement. Our approach is calm, efficient and collaborative. We work from The Loft Studio in Colchester or on location at your premises, depending on the brief. Before the shoot we plan styles and backgrounds together so the images will integrate seamlessly with your existing assets. On the day we create a relaxed atmosphere to help even camera-shy subjects feel comfortable; lighting, posing and direction are delivered with a friendly, professional manner to capture authentic expression and strong presence. We offer three portrait styles that can be used independently or as a cohesive set: The Classic Headshot for formal, consistent executive images; The Environmental Portrait to communicate context and culture; and Company Portraits designed for quick, repeatable consistency across larger teams. All images are professionally retouched as part of the service and presented in a private online gallery for easy selection and download. With extensive commercial experience and a track record of work for well-known brands, Photo Engineers specialises in portrait photography that supports marketing, PR and corporate communications. If you need professional portraits that reflect who you are and what your organisation stands for, get in touch to discuss how we can help you make a lasting visual impression in Colchester and beyond.