Studio 9 Photography

Studio 9 Photography is a portrait specialist based in the centre of Elland, proudly led by head photographer Deb Wilson. With over twenty years of experience behind the camera and a small professional team, Studio 9 focuses on creating confident, natural-looking portraits and professional headshots that reflect each subject’s personality and purpose. Why choose Studio 9 for your portrait? We position ourselves as portrait experts — not a jack-of-all-trades — which means everything in the studio is geared toward producing outstanding portrait work. Whether you need a business portrait or a relaxed family portrait, our approach is shaped by years of practice photographing people of all ages. We understand how to put even camera-shy clients at ease and how to coax honest expressions from “stroppy two-year-olds”, reluctant teenagers and uncooperative pets alike. What makes our approach special is a combination of technical skill and a conversational, low-pressure style. Sessions are designed to feel calm and natural: we take the time to discuss what you want, advise on clothing and props, and encourage you to bring items that matter — from a favourite jacket to a beloved pet. For business clients we focus on polished professional headshots and LinkedIn-ready photos that communicate credibility; for personal portraits our priority is authenticity and warmth. How we work: every portrait session is collaborative. We’ll discuss the brief beforehand, plan the look you want, and guide you through poses and expressions during the shoot so you leave feeling confident. In-studio lighting and background choices are selected to flatter and to match the final use of the image — print, web or corporate profile. Post-shoot, our team provides careful image editing to enhance rather than alter, ensuring the final portraits remain true to you. Studio 9 also offers a range of complementary services — from family and pet portraits to commercial headshots and high-quality prints — handled with the same care and attention to detail. Based in Elland and serving clients across the region, Studio 9 combines local knowledge, decades of portrait experience and a welcoming atmosphere to deliver professional portraits that people love to share and display.