Chris Gorman in Havant specialises in professional studio portraits and business headshots. His picture‑editor background delivers editorial, media‑ready portraits with calm direction and strong presence.
The Big Ladder Photographer™ brings the same editorial rigour and visual storytelling found in national‑press commissions to professional portrait photography in Havant. Chris Gorman combines more than three decades as a picture editor and photographer with an artist’s eye for composition to create portraits that stop the scroll, look exceptionally credible on LinkedIn and work across corporate and media channels. Why choose Chris for your portrait? His background as a picture editor means he knows exactly what makes an image sing to busy audiences and decision‑makers. That experience informs every studio and business session: from the first light‑check to the final tonal shifts in post production. Clients comment that his shoots are relaxed and focused — Chris gives clear, calm direction so subjects of all experience levels feel at ease and confident in front of the camera. What makes the approach special is the editorial mindset applied to portraiture. Sessions are tailored to your brief — whether a tight corporate headshot, a personable LinkedIn portrait or a short video portrait for business profiles. Chris pays meticulous attention to pose, lighting and background so each frame communicates the professional story you need. He also applies careful post‑production to refine colour, remove distractions and deliver a finished image with presence and clarity. How we work: every portrait begins with a short pre‑shoot conversation to understand role, audience and usage. On the day you’ll find a calm, professional studio atmosphere with practical guidance on posing and expression. For business clients, stills can be combined with short, edit‑ready video portraits to give marketing teams flexible assets for websites and social channels. Deliverables and any usage are agreed up front so images arrive ready to use. Rooted in Havant and working across GB, The Big Ladder Photographer offers portrait sessions aimed squarely at professionals and organisations who want media‑grade imagery with an editorial edge. If you need a headshot that reads well in print, on the web or in a corporate profile, Chris brings the confidence, experience and storytelling instincts to make it happen.
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Beginner drone workshop (approx. 3 hours) covering safe operation, CAA Drone Code, flight preparation, exposure, autonomous modes, basic editing and practical flying.
Masterclass focused on planning and shooting vertical drone reels, integrating Osmo Pocket 3, audio techniques and editing for maximum social media engagement.
Intermediate workshop (approx. 4 hours) focused on advanced flight practice, FPV introduction, manual HDR exposure, cinematic filming techniques and social media reel creation.