K J Ranson photography

I’m Kristy J Ranson and portrait photography is my speciality. Based in Gateshead and working across the North East, I focus on creating professional headshots, LinkedIn photos and timeless personal portraits that show who you really are. My work is built around a simple idea: great portraits come from a calm, friendly atmosphere and a relaxed connection between photographer and subject. Why choose me for your portrait? I bring a personal, hands-on approach that helps even camera-shy clients feel at ease. Whether you need a clean professional headshot for business profiles, a relaxed portrait for personal branding, or a creative environmental portrait, I use natural light and a conversational style to capture genuine expressions. My aim is to produce images that feel honest, flattering and useful — images you’ll be proud to use on company sites, LinkedIn, portfolios or framed at home. How I work: every session is tailored to you. We start with a short chat to understand your needs — the tone you want to convey, where the images will be used and any wardrobe or styling preferences. Sessions can be studio-style or shot on location around Gateshead and nearby North East spots; I create a calm, encouraging atmosphere so you can relax, be yourself and enjoy the process. For business portraits and headshots I’ll guide you on posture, angles and subtle expressions that read well on screen and in print. My experience across portraits and wedding photography means I’m skilled at working with people in real moments — catching the small gestures and confident looks that tell a story. While portrait work is my core focus, that same sensitivity comes from years of photographing real events and families, so I know how to work with different personalities and lighting conditions to deliver consistently strong results. I love making portrait sessions feel personal and memorable. If you’re in Gateshead or anywhere across the North East and want professional, characterful portraits or headshots, get in touch — I’ll help plan a session that reflects you and delivers images you’ll treasure and use with confidence.