Montrose Studios is Hazel Grove's specialist portrait studio. Phil Mairs and the Montrose team create professional headshots, beauty portraits and studio portraits in a relaxed, creative space.
Montrose Studios specialises in portrait photography and studio-based portrait sessions from our creative space near Hazel Grove. With a clear focus on professional portraits — from business headshots and LinkedIn photos to beauty and studio portraits — we combine Phil Mairs’s experienced directional style with a studio designed to put clients at ease. Why choose Montrose for your portrait? Our studio was created by model/photographer duo Sophie Montrose and Phil Mairs to be a relaxed, safe and fun environment where people can look and feel their best. Phil brings years of experience and an approachable, guiding manner so even camera-shy clients leave with confident, natural images. Sophia manages the session experience, making sure styling, comfort and small details are taken care of so you can focus on the shoot. What makes our approach special is the space and the team. We work across two studio areas with natural window light, a wide variety of set options and professional branded lighting — everything needed to craft portraits with personality and polish. For beauty and styled shoots our trusted make up & hair artists (including Evka Allan) provide editorial and natural looks to suit the brief. Whether you want a crisp corporate headshot, a characterful beauty portrait or a relaxed studio portrait, we tailor the session to your goals. How we work: every session is client-led but supported. We begin with a brief conversation about your objectives — the look you want, where the images will be used and any wardrobe or styling needs. On the day, Sophia and Phil guide poses, framing and expression while our team handles hair, makeup and set choices. The atmosphere is friendly and unhurried; our aim is to build rapport quickly so the best, most authentic moments are captured. Montrose Studios is also available for photographer hire and collaborative portrait projects, offering flexible studio access across our 3000sqft space. Based locally and trusted by models, creatives and business clients alike, we deliver professional portraits with personality — all from a welcoming Hazel Grove studio environment.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Exclusive use of Studio Two (white infinity cove and textured walls). Minimum 2-hour booking. Includes backdrops, makeup area, wardrobe and basic equipment.
Exclusive use of both Studio One & Studio Two from a minimum 2-hour booking. Includes 20+ photo sets, natural light, backdrops, makeup area, wardrobe, props, equipment and access to rooftop (subject to booking).
1 hour studio shoot, 8 natural un-touched images sent digitally, advice & guidance, images received within 24 hours.
Full day hire of Studio Two with access to the white infinity cove, textured walls, backdrops, makeup area and wardrobe.
Includes professional makeup & hair for a neutral styling, 1 hour shoot, 8 polaroid images, images received within 24 hours.
Exclusive use of both Studio One & Studio Two for 8 hours with full access to sets, props, equipment, makeup area and wardrobe.
Full hair & make-up, photographer & assistant, 2 hours photography time, 4 fully edited images, choice of 2 studio sets, images received within 14 days.
Full hair & make-up, photographer & assistant, 3 hours photography time, 8 fully edited images, choice of 3 studio sets, images received within 14 days.
Full hair & make up, photographer & assistant, 4 hours photography time, 12 fully edited images, choice of 4 studio sets, images received within 14 days.
Full hair & make up, photographer & assistant, 5 hours photography time, 20 fully edited images, choice of 5 studio sets, images received within 14 days.