Striking Places Photography

At Striking Places we specialise in portrait photography with the same care and technical skill that has defined our commercial work for years. Led by Jo Hailey, an experienced photographer with a foundation in art and a long history of professional practice, our portrait service is designed to help individuals and businesses present themselves with clarity, confidence and style. We focus on headshot photography, business portraits, LinkedIn profile images and professional portraits that work hard for your brand. Why choose Striking Places for your portrait? We blend an approachable, relaxed studio atmosphere with professional attention to lighting, composition and post-production. Jo’s background in both film and digital photography, combined with a careful eye for detail, makes even camera-shy clients feel at ease. The result is natural, authentic portraits that communicate competence and personality — perfect for websites, company profiles, marketing materials and social networks. Our approach is simple and human-centred. Start with a free consultation where we discuss your goals, audience and preferred style. On the day we create a calm, efficient environment — whether you visit our studio in Harpenden or we come to your workplace for on-location shoots. We guide posing and expression with gentle direction so the images feel comfortable and genuine, not staged. Every portrait is professionally edited for colour, clarity and consistency; we offer tailored retouching to match your desired look while preserving natural character. We understand business needs: quick turnarounds, consistent team imagery and files optimised for web and print. Delivered via a secure Pixieset gallery, your images are easy to download, share and integrate into your LinkedIn, website or marketing collateral. We also offer flexible scheduling — early morning, evenings or weekends — to suit busy professionals. Whether you’re refreshing a single profile photo or commissioning a set of executive headshots, Striking Places combines creative skill and commercial discipline to produce portraits that elevate your professional story. Book a free consultation to discuss how a carefully crafted portrait can sharpen your personal or company brand in Harpenden and beyond.