Manchester Photographer

Manchester Photographer brings a portrait-first approach from High Peak, combining an editorial eye with studio-grade lighting to create professional portraits that feel authentic. Led by Nikola — a photographer and booker with a background in news photography and publishing — the studio specialises in portraits, headshots and business-facing imagery designed to work across websites, LinkedIn and marketing. Why choose our portrait studio? We focus on people: capturing personality and professionalism in images that represent you or your team. Nikola’s journalism experience means she understands storytelling through a single frame — how posture, expression and context communicate a brand. Whether you want a classic corporate headshot, a creative portrait for press and publicity, or a LinkedIn-ready professional photo, we tailor each session so the final images reflect who you are and the impression you want to make. Our approach is calm, efficient and collaborative. Before the shoot we discuss styling, background and the tone you need so the session is purposeful from the first frame. We operate a portable studio for on-site convenience but can also create studio-style portraits in a local High Peak setting when a bespoke look is required. During the shoot we guide subjects with simple direction to help even camera-shy clients feel at ease — the result is natural, confident imagery rather than stiff corporate poses. We understand businesses need consistent, brand-aligned images for teams and marketing. For corporate headshots and business portrait projects we match colours, backdrops and framing so every photo sits neatly alongside your existing materials. Our editorial roots also mean we’re comfortable shooting commissioned portraits for press, agencies and creative industries — clients include editorial commissions featured across national outlets. If you’re seeking a portrait studio in High Peak that combines professional technique, an editorial sensibility and a relaxed client experience, Manchester Photographer specialises in creating portraits that work hard for you. Get in touch to discuss a brief and how we can create polished, personality-led portraits for your brand or profile.