Claire Connold Photography

I’m Claire Connold — a portrait specialist based in Harpenden, serving families and small businesses across St Albans and Hertfordshire. My work sits at the intersection of warm family portraiture and confident, professional headshots. I believe great portraits come from connection: making you feel relaxed, guiding you with simple, flattering direction and capturing the honest moments that tell your story. My portrait studio is a calm, welcoming space where I focus on creating natural, timeless images. Whether you visit the studio or prefer an on-location session among Hertfordshire’s landscapes, I tailor every shoot to your needs. For families I aim to capture real interaction and personality rather than forced poses. For business owners and professionals I create headshots and personal branding images that feel authentic and help you stand out — images designed to work across websites, LinkedIn and marketing materials. Working with me is straightforward and friendly. I always start with a pre-shoot consultation to talk outfits, locations and the look you want. On the day I’ll put you at ease with gentle, conversational direction so even camera-shy clients feel confident. After the session I offer product and selection advice so your favourite images can be enjoyed as fine prints, wall art or contemporary keepsakes — I love the finishing touches, from beautiful packaging to the joy of holding real prints. My approach blends a documentary eye with classic portrait sensibilities: attentive, patient and focused on personality. I’m proud to support local families and Hertfordshire businesses by delivering images that feel true and professional. If you’re looking for a Harpenden portrait studio that specialises in family portraits and professional headshots, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s create portraits that you’ll treasure and that represent you with warmth and clarity. Love Claire xxx