Kate is a Great Sankey portrait specialist creating natural, story-led studio portraits and business headshots. Relaxed sessions, gentle direction and confident images for LinkedIn or personal use.
I’m Kate — a portrait photographer based in Great Sankey who loves capturing the honest, in-between moments that make a portrait feel truly like you. Specialising in portrait and business photography, I focus on authentic, natural-light images that show personality, confidence and connection rather than forced posing. Why choose me for your portrait or headshot? My work is rooted in storytelling. I bring a relaxed, documentary approach to studio and on-location sessions so clients can breathe, laugh and behave naturally. That calm atmosphere — combined with gentle direction and an eye for beautiful light — helps even the most camera-shy people look and feel like themselves. Whether you need a professional LinkedIn headshot, a confident business portrait for your website, or a personal studio portrait, I craft images that tell your story and build trust. What makes my approach special is the blend of craft and care. I shoot primarily with modern Sony mirrorless equipment for crisp, contemporary results and I also work with film when a grainy, nostalgic feel is desired. I favour natural light and subtle boosters to preserve atmosphere and texture, and my background in textiles and design informs the considered tones, compositions and finishing touches in every portrait. How we work together: before your session we’ll have a relaxed chat — over the phone, at a coffee or by email — so I can understand your goals, your brand or how you want to be remembered. A short pre-shoot questionnaire helps me tailor the session, suggest wardrobe and plan simple, effective compositions. On the day I keep things calm and conversational, offering gentle prompts rather than rigid posing. After the shoot I hand-edit your images with the same care I bring to the session, delivering gallery files you’ll be proud to use and share. Based in Great Sankey and serving the North West, I welcome individuals, professionals and small business owners looking for portraits that feel honest and polished. If you’d like a portrait session with warmth, authenticity and professional polish, I’d love to chat and plan something that’s uniquely you.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Personalised one-to-one photography course covering camera use, composition, natural light and basic editing, with practical sessions and follow-up support.
Relaxed 60-90 minute photoshoot, pre-shoot questionnaire, weekday & weekend availability, location within a 20 mile radius of WA4.
Full family film including consultation and a hand-edited 3 minute MP4 with complimentary music; audio options available.
Relaxed 60-90 minute session, consultation call available, delivery via online gallery. Location within a 20-30 mile radius of WA4.
2-3 hour promotional film session including consultation, audio options and edited MP4 delivery (typical length 1-3 minutes).
3 hour brand session with consultation calls and all delivered images for use across marketing platforms. Location within a 30 mile radius of WA4.
2 hour session, consultation call, entire collection of high resolution images delivered via online gallery. Location within the North West.
Full day brand photography with consultations and all edited images delivered via an online gallery.
Half day (approx. 5 hours) welcome pack, consultation calls, preview images within days and full edited gallery within 4 weeks.
Full story coverage with consultations and all professionally edited images delivered via an online platform within 4 weeks.
Full day coverage including pre-wedding couples shoot, consultations and a specially designed hard back album.