I'm Andrew Butler, a portrait specialist in East Molesey. I create relaxed, professional portraits and headshots for business profiles, actors and models — studio or on location, with careful, honest retouching.
Hi — I’m Andrew Butler, a portrait specialist based in East Molesey. Portrait photography is my core focus: creating honest, well-lit images that show who you really are. Over the years people have come to me for commercial portraits, actor and model headshots, author and PR images, and business profile photos — work I enjoy because it’s collaborative, practical and often quietly creative. My approach is straightforward and relaxed. Many clients tell me they feel camera-shy at first; my background in teacher training taught me how to put people at ease and guide them into genuine, natural expressions. Sessions are friendly and collaborative — we talk, try a few simple directions and look at images together as we go. I shoot tethered so you can preview shots on the Mac as the session progresses and choose the looks that work for you. I work in a studio style that suits the sitter: studio lighting when a controlled, polished look is required and natural light when a softer, environmental feel fits better. I also regularly set up a location studio for larger corporate bookings — bringing high-quality softboxes and strobes to your workplace produces consistent, studio-standard portraits without moving your team. Lighting is important to me: flattering, honest and tailored to the mood you want. Retouching is part of what I offer, but I use those skills sparingly. I prefer subtle, realistic corrections rather than heavy-handed filters. The aim is a small selection of high-quality images that you will actually use — rather than an overwhelming gallery of similar frames. Whether you need a LinkedIn-ready professional headshot, a set of corporate portraits for a website, or characterful shots for agents and portfolios, I focus on delivering images that work. Based in East Molesey, I work locally across the South and throughout the UK. If you’re looking for a portrait specialist who values calm, collaboration and craft, let’s talk about the look you need and how we’ll achieve it. I’ll take care of the lighting, the process and the finishing so you get professional portraits that feel like you.