Paul Ligas Photography

Paul Ligas is a Hereford-based portrait specialist whose studio practice centres on creating professional portraits that feel honest, composed and human. As an ethical photographer for environment and community, Paul brings the same care and attention to commercial portrait work as he does to his documentary and fine-art projects: the result is business headshots and studio portraits that represent people authentically — not a forced smile or an overly stylised look. Why choose Paul for your portrait or headshot? His experience with naturalistic, unobtrusive photography means he knows how to help even camera-shy clients relax. Sessions are calm and conversational: Paul spends time understanding the context you need the portrait for (LinkedIn, company profiles, speaker bios or press), and shapes the shoot to suit that brief. He prefers natural light where it flatters the sitter and avoids intrusive flash whenever possible, but will use controlled lighting when a stronger, more professional look is required for corporate imagery. What makes his approach special is the blend of studio discipline with a human-centred style. Paul aims to capture personality and professional presence — confident, approachable, and tailored to your industry. He pays careful attention to composition, expression and small gestures that make a portrait work when it’s viewed on a website or in print. His experience photographing people in events, workplaces and editorial projects informs how he composes authentic business portraits that communicate competence and warmth. How the session works: you’ll have a short consultation before the shoot so Paul can understand your goals and preferred look. On the day he creates a relaxed environment, guiding you into poses and expressions that feel natural. After the shoot Paul works thoughtfully on the images to deliver high-quality retouched files suitable for web and print. For clients who need an immediate image, on-site editing can be arranged so you leave with a polished photo ready to use. Based in Herefordshire and working across Hereford, Worcester and Gloucestershire, Paul specialises in professional portraits and headshots for businesses and individuals. If you want a portrait that conveys character and credibility without fuss, Paul Ligas’ studio sessions are built around making you look and feel like the best professional version of yourself.