Nicola Auckland Photography

I specialise in portrait photography rooted in real personality — not awkward poses or fake smiles. Based in Grantham and serving South Lincolnshire and beyond, I help business owners, leaders and teams show up with portraits that feel like them and actually work for their brand. My approach is direct, relaxed and confidently human: I don’t do stiff corporate clichés, and I definitely don’t do ‘laughing-at-nothing’ ring‑light photos. Why choose me for your professional portrait or headshot? Because I make the whole thing genuinely easy. I work with you to understand how you want to be seen — whether that’s authoritative and editorial for a speaker bio, warm and approachable for LinkedIn, or consistent and professional across a small team. The result is a curated gallery of portraits that build trust, boost your confidence and give you visuals you’ll be proud to use across your website, socials and PR. My style is personality‑led and business‑smart. I combine clean, professional lighting and composition with relaxed direction so you never feel like you’re performing. I guide you through natural movement, simple poses and small moments of real expression so the photos feel authentic and useful. For teams and SMEs I create cohesive headshots that look like they belong together — no mismatched lighting or awkward backdrops. How we work: we start with a friendly conversation to get clear on your goals and the image bank you need. On the day, I bring calm, practical direction and an easygoing studio atmosphere (or I can shoot on location if that suits your brand). I focus on efficiency and quality — getting usable, on‑brand portraits without the faff. Many clients tell me they’re surprised by how straightforward and even enjoyable the session is. Photography is as much about how you feel as what you look like. I’m here to help you stop hiding and to start showing up — with portraits that do the job and make you feel good about putting your face out there. If you want professional portraits or headshots from a Grantham photographer who understands business, clarity and confidence, let’s have a chat and see what we can create together.