Ben Yacobi Photography

I specialise in portrait photography from my East Barnet base, creating professional headshots, LinkedIn portraits and studio portraits that feel genuine rather than posed. My approach is rooted in documentary and music photography — a background that taught me to read light, movement and mood quickly and to find honest moments even under pressure. Why choose me? Having come up through concert and reportage work, I bring a calm, observational eye to studio portraiture. I’ve produced stills for feature and short films and shot reportage projects for clients such as the BBC and Island Records; that experience means I know how to capture personality fast, how to make performers and presenters feel at ease, and how to produce striking images that work in editorial and corporate contexts alike. What makes my portraits different is the combination of a relaxed, conversational shoot atmosphere and a documentary sensibility. I aim to remove the stiffness that often comes with headshot sessions — instead I coax natural expression through simple directions, light, and small moments. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn photo, a refined business portrait, or a more creative studio image, I work to deliver images that communicate who you are and what you represent. How I work: we begin with a pre-shoot conversation to understand your brief, the intended use of the images and the look you want. On the day I create a calm environment, guide you into flattering poses, and vary the lighting and framing to build a selection of looks. My shoots are efficient and focused — designed to produce a strong range of images for corporate profiles, press, portfolios and social media. Based in East Barnet and working across London and the UK, I welcome business clients, creatives and anyone seeking a portrait with character and clarity. My portraits are informed by a lifetime of music, travel and event photography and shaped by a desire to make each subject look relaxed, considered and unmistakably themselves. If you’re looking for professional headshots or a portrait session with a documentary edge, get in touch and we’ll plan a shoot that fits your needs.