Specialist portrait studio in Darlington crafting professional headshots, business portraits and LinkedIn photos. Graeme's 30+ years' experience creates calm, authentic images that tell your story.
I love what I do, and for more than 30 years I’ve focused on making portraits that genuinely reflect the people in front of my lens. Based in Darlington, I specialise in portrait photography and professional business portraits — headshots, LinkedIn photos and team portraits — helping individuals and companies present their best, most authentic selves. Why choose me? My work is rooted in storytelling. I believe a great portrait does more than look good — it communicates character, confidence and the values behind a brand. Over decades of commercial and portrait work I’ve developed a calm, conversational approach that puts even camera-shy clients at ease. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a refined executive portrait or approachable team images, I aim to capture the moment when someone relaxes and their real self appears. How I work: every project starts with a conversation. We’ll talk about the image you want to project, where the portraits will be used and any particular concerns or style preferences you have. On shoot day I focus on creating a relaxed atmosphere, guiding poses and lighting gently so expressions feel natural rather than forced. For business portraits I balance polished professionalism with warmth — images that work on websites, press materials and social profiles. My studio in Darlington is equipped for modern portrait work, but I also shoot on location when a site or working environment better tells your story. I take time to understand each brief so the resulting portraits aren’t generic — they’re individual and useful, designed to support your communication goals. If you’re commissioning team portraits, I’ll make the process efficient and unintrusive so your people can get back to work quickly, without compromising image quality. If you value portraits that communicate personality and purpose, let’s talk. I offer a free consultation to explore the right look for you or your business. Together we’ll create professional portraits that look current, feel authentic and help you make the connection you want with your audience.