Nature‑inspired portrait studio in Crowthorne offering relaxed, natural‑light sessions and professional headshots. Susan creates fine‑art portraits and business imagery that feel authentic.
Susan Phelps is a specialist portrait photographer based in Crowthorne, GB, known for a signature natural light style that blends fine‑art sensitivity with real human moments. With national publication credits and a debut solo exhibition at RHS Wisley, Susan brings an experienced, calm hand to every session — whether creating timeless family portraits, expressive fine‑art images or confident business headshots for entrepreneurs and professionals. Why choose Susan Phelps? Her work is nature‑inspired and thoughtfully composed: she treats portraiture with the same care she gives her flower and landscape work, using light, pose and composition to reveal character. Susan aims to produce portraits that become family heirlooms and professional images that strengthen a brand. Her approach is intentional rather than trendy, favouring authenticity and minimal retouching so each image retains its integrity and emotion. What makes the experience special is the way Susan works with people. Sessions are relaxed and friendly — designed to put you at ease and to capture natural expressions rather than forced smiles. She offers a personal consultation to plan location, wardrobe and mood, and provides a styling and shoot preparation guide so every client arrives confident and ready. Most shoots use available natural light and outdoor settings to create luminous, flattering images; where appropriate Susan integrates fine‑art techniques to deliver strong, memorable portraits. For business clients, Susan specialises in headshot and personal branding photography that looks contemporary and approachable. She understands how professional images perform online and offers guidance to ensure your portraits work across LinkedIn, websites and social media. Sessions include careful selection and professional retouching so your final images present you at your best while remaining natural. After the shoot, clients view their work in a secure, password‑protected online gallery where they can choose images to keep, print or display. Susan also offers bespoke fine‑art prints and framed pieces for those who want a physical legacy of their session. If you’re in Crowthorne, Wokingham or elsewhere in the UK and want portrait photography that feels both artful and authentic, Susan Phelps brings expertise, warmth and a nature‑led sensibility to every portrait session.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Basic restoration for simple damage including contrast adjustment, scratch/dust removal and sharpening.
Medium complexity restoration addressing mould, fine cracks and creases.
Complex restoration work including reconstruction, significant tears, object removal and composition enhancement.
Child portrait session with online password-protected gallery and selected digital images.
Location pet portrait session with professionally edited digital images and an included print.
Short directed headshot session delivering a small selection of professionally edited images for business use.
Location photoshoot with styling and shoot preparation guide, online password-protected gallery and digital images from the session.
Weekday location family portrait session with online gallery and selected digital images.
60 minute location headshot session with 5 professionally edited digital images, outfit change and online gallery.
Location photoshoot with professional retouching, styling and shoot preparation guide and a selection of digital images.
Extended personal branding session with styling guide, outfit changes, 15 edited images and resized images for social use.