Specialist portrait photographer in Harrogate. Studio headshots, LinkedIn photos and business portraits tailored to professionals. Simon's commercial background delivers confident, authentic images.
I specialise in portrait photography from my Harrogate studio — professional headshots, LinkedIn photos and business portraits designed for people and companies who want to look their best online and in print. My work is aimed at professionals who need reliable, authentic images that support a brand or career, whether for corporate profiles, executive bios or agency use. Why choose me? I bring more than a decade of commercial experience to every portrait session. With a background in sales and marketing at a major global company and 12 years as a freelance photographer, I understand how strong imagery helps businesses and people connect. Clients choose me because I work quickly, I’m pragmatic on budgets and timings, and I know how to translate a brief into images that perform. My approach is straightforward and client-focused. I create a relaxed, unpressured studio environment where even camera-shy people feel at ease. I give clear, simple direction so expressions look natural and confident. Lighting, pose and composition are used deliberately to reflect the personality and purpose of each portrait — from crisp, professional headshots for LinkedIn to more considered business portraits for websites and marketing materials. Sessions are efficient and collaborative. We start with a short conversation about the image you need and the audience it must reach, then I set up a clean, professional studio look or arrange a location shoot if that better suits your brand. I’m used to working to tight deadlines and meeting specific commercial requirements, so you can rely on timely delivery and images that are ready for your use. I don’t overdo the bio — I prefer to let the work speak for itself. If you want portraits that lift the ordinary to the extraordinary while staying practical and on-budget, I’m here to help. Based in Harrogate, I work with local clients and businesses across the UK. If you’d like to see examples relevant to your project or discuss a brief, get in touch and we’ll keep it simple and effective.