Route One Photography

Route One Photography, led by Dave Thompson, is a Hazel Grove-based portrait specialist focused on creating professional, honest portraits that work for business. With a background built in press and commercial photography, Dave brings editorial rigour and a calm, reassuring studio approach to every headshot and staff portrait he produces. Why choose Route One for portrait and business headshots? Dave’s decades of experience mean he understands how small details—lighting, expression, posture and context—shape how someone is perceived online and in print. Whether you need a single LinkedIn headshot, a cohesive set of team portraits for your website, or polished corporate portraits for reports and proposals, the work is designed to present you and your organisation with clarity, confidence and visual consistency. What makes the approach special Route One blends a newsroom-trained instinct for timing and storytelling with commercial polish. That background ensures images that are not only technically excellent but also communicative: they look natural, professional and ready to support PR and marketing objectives. All images are edited and retouched to a professional standard in-house, so colours, crop and finish are consistent and suitable for both web and print use. How Dave works with clients Sessions are relaxed and efficient. Dave takes time before the shoot to understand your brand, role and how you want to be perceived—so sessions are tailored, not formulaic. In the studio in Hazel Grove (serving Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire) he uses flattering, simple lighting and clear direction to put even camera-shy clients at ease. For company projects he can create a consistent look across teams, scheduling shoots to minimise disruption and delivering galleries promptly for immediate use. A collaborative, client-first philosophy Dave prides himself on being easy to work with, punctual and solution-focused. He builds long-term relationships with clients and aims to make the portrait process straightforward—from planning and shooting to professional in-house retouching and fast delivery. If you want headshots that look authentic, authoritative and perfectly on-brand, Route One Photography in Hazel Grove offers specialist portrait and business photography that delivers results.