Durham portrait specialist Steven Landles combines 20 years of commercial experience with a relaxed, authentic approach to create professional headshots, LinkedIn photos and studio portraits.
Steven Landles is a Durham-based portrait specialist who brings over twenty years of commercial photography experience to every studio and on-location portrait session. Trained at Sunderland University (first-class BA Hons in Photography, Video & Digital Imaging) and rooted in a career of commissioned work for brands such as Barbour, Google, Vans, Diageo and Channel 4, Steven offers portrait photography that balances professional polish with authentic character. Why choose Steven for portraits in Durham? His commercial background gives him an expert eye for lighting, composition and employer/brand needs, while his personal work—35mm film projects and documentary-style portraits from Tokyo to Portland—keeps his images human and immediate. Whether you need a crisp professional headshot for LinkedIn, a characterful studio portrait, or business-facing images that represent your brand, Steven’s portraits are crafted to communicate personality and purpose. What makes his approach special is the blend of technical skill and a calm, conversational manner. Sessions are relaxed and collaborative: Steven takes time to understand the story you want to tell, advises on simple wardrobe and setting choices, then guides you with clear direction so even camera-shy clients feel at ease. He often mixes contemporary studio lighting with a documentary sensibility—capturing considered, natural moments that work across corporate and creative contexts. How he works with clients: every portrait brief begins with a short consultation to define tone, use and audience. Sessions can take place in his Durham City Centre studio or on location across GB, depending on the brief. Steven focuses on producing refined, carefully edited images that are ready for professional profiles, websites or press use. His commercial commission experience means he understands briefs, timings and brand alignment from the outset. Driven by a passion for people and image-making—alongside a personal interest in hand-crafted leather goods and skateboarding culture—Steven creates portraits that feel lived-in and honest, yet formally assured. If you’re seeking professional headshots or portraits in Durham that combine experienced craft with a natural, engaging outcome, Steven Landles offers a specialist, client-focused service tailored to individuals and businesses alike.