Chaplin Studio

Chaplin Studio is a Halifax portrait specialist led by Lidia Chaplin — a storyteller-turned-photographer with a First-Class Honours degree in Fine Art and a background in journalism. We place portrait work at the heart of everything we do: studio fine art portraits, natural on-location sessions, sensitive children’s photography and tasteful professional headshots. Our focus is always on revealing the real person behind the camera — their expression, character and story. Why choose Chaplin Studio for your portrait? Our work blends journalistic attention to honest detail with a painterly sense of composition. That rare combination produces images that are both truthful and beautiful: portraits with subtle emotion, considered light and refined styling. Whether you want a timeless studio portrait, a relaxed family session in Yorkshire, or a professional headshot for LinkedIn, we tailor the experience so every image feels personal and purposeful. How we work: every portrait begins with a relaxed pre-session conversation. We discuss appearance, mood and the story you want to tell — then shape the session around those ideas. In the studio at Dean Clough or at a meaningful on-location spot across Halifax and Yorkshire, Lidia uses gentle posing guidance, creative lighting and thoughtful styling to put you at ease. Our sessions are calm, collaborative and often playful for children, resulting in authentic expression rather than stiff, posed pictures. Our portrait services emphasise craftsmanship: careful lighting, considered backgrounds and professional retouching that preserves natural character. For families and children we offer props, themed shoots and the option to include beloved pets for warm, connected images. For professionals, our business portraits and headshots are crafted to convey confidence and approachability — ideal for websites, LinkedIn and media use (positioned as a complementary service to our portrait specialism). Chaplin Studio is rooted in Halifax but works across Yorkshire and the UK by arrangement. Our goal is simple: to create portraits that become treasured heirlooms and effective professional images that help you present your best self. If you value artistry, honesty and a relaxed portrait experience, book a consultation and let us craft images that tell your story.