Alan McAleavey Photography

I’m Alan McAleavey — a portrait specialist based in Heswall serving the Wirral and Liverpool region. My focus is simple: helping professionals and small businesses present their best selves online with confident, natural-looking portraits. Whether you need a standout LinkedIn photo, cohesive team images, or a set of business portraits for your website and press, I bring a calm, unhurried approach that helps people relax and look like themselves. What makes my portrait work different is the combination of a relaxed atmosphere and a direct, business-focused eye. I don’t do stiff poses or overproduced shots; instead I guide conversations, small movements and lighting so the moments feel authentic. That relaxed method is especially effective for clients who dislike being in front of a camera — I’ve built a reputation for putting people at ease and capturing images that feel both professional and approachable. I offer flexible sessions tailored to your needs: I can bring a mobile setup to your workplace for on-site headshots and consistent team backgrounds, or we can work in a comfortable studio environment in the Heswall area. Outfit changes, brief direction and simple styling choices are all part of the session to give you usable variety for profiles, marketing and PR. Images are carefully edited for clarity, colour and consistency, delivered ready for web and print so you can update LinkedIn, websites and sales materials quickly. My process starts with a friendly pre-shoot chat where we clarify the look you want and how the images will be used — that helps me tailor lighting, backgrounds and poses to your brand. On the day I keep things relaxed and efficient so you get strong results without stress. Typical turnaround is fast, and I prioritise clear communication and a personal service from first contact to final delivery. If you want professional headshots and business portraits that reflect your personality and work, I’d love to help. Based in Heswall, I regularly work with small businesses, sole traders and creative professionals across the Wirral. Get in touch for a friendly conversation about the right portrait approach for you.