Self Made and Seen

Self Made and Seen is a Hadley Wood portrait specialist led by Lisa Gilby — a London-based photographer who blends strategy, warmth and strong visual storytelling to create professional portraits that actually work for your business. Why choose Lisa for your portraits? With over a decade of experience in personal brand photography and a background in brand design, Lisa treats every portrait session like a mini brand strategy. She doesn’t just take flattering photos — she helps you show up as the confident, credible founder or professional you are. Her images are intentionally crafted to be authentic, vibrant and useful across websites, LinkedIn, social media and marketing materials. What makes the approach special is the emphasis on personality and purpose. Lisa shoots “working-lifestyle” portraits and creative headshots that capture how you look and how you work. Whether you want a clean, polished headshot for LinkedIn or a series of expressive portraits for a founder’s page, Lisa plans each session with visual consistency and real business outcomes in mind. How the process works: everything begins with a relaxed consultation and a concise creative brief so Lisa can learn about your business goals, audience and aesthetic. You’ll receive practical prep notes — from outfit guidance to prop suggestions — and a custom shot list for your session. On the day, Lisa’s friendly, guiding approach helps even camera-shy clients feel at ease; she directs poses, finds flattering light and captures natural moments that feel true to you. After the shoot you’ll receive beautifully edited portraits ready to use, plus practical tips on how to make the most of your new imagery. Based in Hadley Wood and serving London and surrounding areas, Self Made and Seen focuses on portrait and business portrait photography for entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals who want to build greater visibility without losing authenticity. If you’re ready to refresh your headshots or build a small library of professional portraits that reflect your brand, Lisa offers thoughtful, strategy-led sessions that turn nerves into confidence — and browsers into clients. Book a Connection Call to discuss a portrait session tailored for you and start building visuals that help your business be seen.