Dale Kirkman Photography

Dale Kirkman is a portrait specialist based in Eccles, Greater Manchester, who brings a calm, adaptive approach to professional and personal portraiture. Photography isn’t just his job — it’s his passion — and that shows in work crafted to reflect each subject’s personality and purpose. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a polished business portrait, or a natural studio portrait for personal use, Dale positions himself as an expert in portrait photography who understands how important first impressions are. Why choose Dale Kirkman Photography in Eccles? Dale combines years of experience shooting portraits, family sessions and weddings with a straightforward, conversational manner that immediately puts people at ease. His strength is adaptability: he listens to what you want, tailors lighting and direction to suit your goals, and delivers images that feel authentic rather than staged. Clients benefit from a relaxed studio atmosphere or an on-location session when preferred, with clear guidance throughout so even camera-shy subjects leave confident and well photographed. What makes Dale’s approach special is his focus on people. He works to capture natural expressions, subtle posture and the small details that communicate professionalism and personality. For business clients, he frames headshots and corporate portraits to project approachability and competence for websites, LinkedIn profiles and company materials. For personal portraits, he emphasises mood, tone and composition that suit your style — classic, contemporary or candid. How Dale works: from your initial enquiry he seeks to understand your objectives and the impression you want to make. Sessions are relaxed and communicative; Dale offers friendly direction rather than rigid posing, helping you find your best angles and expressions. After the shoot he carefully selects and processes images to ensure consistent colour, tone and a professional finish suited to print or digital use. Rooted in Eccles and serving the wider Manchester area, Dale Kirkman Photography specialises in portrait and business portraiture while also drawing on experience from family and wedding work. If you want professional portraits with personality and a photographer who adapts to your needs, Dale delivers quality, integrity and images that tell your story.