Scott Mathieson Photography

I’m Scott Mathieson — a portrait specialist based in East Grinstead, West Sussex, with two decades of experience photographing people in both studio and on location. My focus is simple: create professional portraits and business headshots that reflect who you really are. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn photo, a studio portrait for your website, or a creative personal portfolio, I bring a considered, human approach that consistently gets the best from my clients. Why choose my portrait studio? I combine technical craft with a relaxed, conversational style. I’ve honed the ability to calm camera nerves and translate personality into a single strong image — a skill people often tell me they appreciate. I work with a portable studio setup as well as a cosy home studio near East Grinstead, so we can pick the environment that best suits your brief. My kit (including a Nikon D850 and professional lighting) lets me deliver both natural, lifestyle-looking portraits and crisp, polished corporate headshots. How I work with you: bookings start with a friendly chat — usually a phone call — to understand your needs, the context for the images and any reference looks you like. I encourage clients to bring a few outfit and accessory options; small details often transform a photo. On shoot day I prioritise atmosphere: low-pressure, patient and often a bit playful. For business portraits I’ll guide you through poses and expressions that translate well online and in print; for personal portraits we’ll explore mood, light and texture to create images with depth. My process continues in post-production where I apply careful editing to ensure each image is clean, flattering and true to the mood we created. I’m happy to accommodate specific retouch requests and offer prints if required. Based in East Grinstead, I regularly work across Sussex, Kent and London — bringing studio-grade portraits to professionals, creatives and families alike. If you value technical quality combined with a warm, straightforward approach, let’s talk. A quick call is a great place to start — I’ll listen to your ideas and help translate them into portraits that work hard for you.