Colin Winstanley Photography

I’m Colin Winstanley — a people person who makes portrait photography feel easy and enjoyable. Based in Heavitree (Exeter), I specialise in creating professional portraits and business headshots that reveal the real you. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn photo, a polished business portrait for your website, or a suite of images to build your personal brand, my focus is on capturing personality, not just poses. My approach is simple and human. Years of working with people — plus a background in coaching — have given me a knack for putting people at their ease in front of the camera. I work with clients from the shyest to the most outgoing, helping with wardrobe, expression and natural posing so the final images feel authentic. In my portrait studio or on location around Exeter, I aim to create a relaxed atmosphere where great portraits can emerge without stress. I specialise in professional headshot photography and business portrait work. For entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals I offer personal brand photography tailored to how you want to be seen online: approachable, authoritative, creative or corporate. I think about how images will be used — on LinkedIn, websites and social media — so you get a collection of professional headshots and portraits that are versatile and on-message. The process is collaborative. We start with a quick conversation to define the look and purpose of the shoot, then I guide you through the session with clear, friendly direction. I encourage clients to print and display their best images — great photographs should be enjoyed beyond the screen — and I can advise on presentation if you’d like framed prints or a keepsake book. While portrait and business photography are my core specialisms, I also offer studio-based sessions, confidence-building shoots and model experience days if you want to explore a more creative side. If you’re local to Heavitree, Exeter or the wider Devon area and you’d like portrait work that feels personal and professional, get in touch. I love helping people tell their story through powerful, honest portraits.