Matthew Burch Photography

I specialise in portrait photography — real people, real character, professionally photographed. Based in Farnham and working across the UK, my work is about creating portraits that feel honest and useful: images you’ll actually want to use across your website, LinkedIn and marketing. Why choose me? Because portraiture is my primary focus. After 18 years shooting people for business and for themselves I know how to make the process straightforward and the results consistently strong. I care about the outcome: once I’ve edited and uploaded your gallery I’m always a little anxious — in the best way — because I want you to love your photos. I’ll answer your emails personally, plan the session with you and bring a calm, experienced presence to the shoot. What makes my approach different is a blend of direction and atmosphere. I bring studio lighting to your location so we can achieve a polished look without the fuss of travel to a studio. I give clear, simple guidance so people who hate having their photo taken end up relaxed and natural. I very, very, very rarely ask people to smile — instead we aim for authenticity, confidence and presence. For business portraits I focus on looks that read well in professional contexts; for personal portraits I broaden the palette so your character and environment tell part of the story. How I work: we start with a conversation about your goals and the image you need. I bring the kit and set up where you’re most comfortable — your office, home or another location that suits your brand. During the session I guide poses and expressions, keeping the mood relaxed and efficient. After the shoot I carefully edit and polish the final selection and deliver them via a secure online gallery so you can download high-resolution files when you need them. My focus is portrait excellence — whether that’s a stand-out personal portrait, a business portrait for press and profiles, or a set of images to support your brand. If you value photography that’s directional but human, professional but relaxed, let’s talk. I’m based in Farnham, I come to you, and I’ll do my best to make the experience enjoyable and the results beyond what you expect.