Specialist portrait photographer in Heanor. Helen Boyd brings a relaxed, fun studio approach—minimal posing and natural smiles—to create professional headshots and personal portraits that feel like you.
Helen Boyd Photography is your specialist portrait studio in Heanor, focused on one thing above all: capturing the real you. Helen positions herself as a portrait expert — whether you need a crisp business headshot for LinkedIn, a confident team portrait, or a personal studio portrait with personality, her approach blends professionalism with a warm, relaxed touch. What makes Helen different is her people-first style. She dislikes stiff posing and prefers to coax genuine expressions through light direction, gentle conversation and a sense of fun. If your child needs calming, you'll likely hear a Disney sing‑a‑long; if an adult client prefers a quiet, efficient session, Helen will create that space. Her sessions keep posing to a minimum and crank up the fun when needed so images feel natural and authentic — the kind of portraits people actually want to display. Studio and on-location flexibility Helen shoots in her cosy Brinsley studio near Heanor and also offers on-location sessions and mobile studio setups for business teams. That means you can choose a controlled studio environment for classic, polished headshots or invite Helen to your workplace for consistent, on-brand team portraits without disruption. Professional results, simple process Every portrait session begins with a short chat about how you want to be seen — professional, approachable, creative, or a little of everything. Helen guides you through wardrobe and expression, shoots with confidence, and delivers professionally retouched images that are ready to use across web, social and print. Galleries are shared online for easy selection and use. Why choose Helen Boyd? As a photographer who loves real smiles, dance breaks and the odd sing‑along, Helen combines technical skill with a friendly, down‑to‑earth manner. She understands how to capture presence and personality in a single frame, making her the go-to portrait photographer in Heanor for headshots, business portraits and studio portraits that look like you — only better. If you want professional portraits with personality, Helen Boyd Photography offers a straightforward, enjoyable experience and images you’ll be proud to share. Let’s have a brew and talk about how you want to be seen.