Highbury portrait specialist Inès Safir creates relaxed, expressive studio portraits that reveal personality. Her calm, personal approach puts clients at ease for authentic, lasting images.
Inès Safir Photographie is a dedicated portrait specialist based in Highbury, focused on crafting portraits that feel honest, intimate and timeless. Inès approaches each session with a calm, attentive presence—she listens first, then guides—so clients can relax and let their true character emerge. Her work favours subtle direction and thoughtful composition to capture the nuances of expression that make a portrait feel genuinely personal. What sets Inès apart is her emphasis on connection. Rather than forcing poses, she builds a brief, friendly conversation that helps people settle, breathe and show the faces they wear in real life. The result is a collection of images that look and feel like the person in front of the camera: warm, considered, and quietly powerful. This approach suits a wide range of portraits, from gentle, emotive personal portraits to more polished professional images where authenticity matters. The portrait process with Inès is simple and human. Before the session she takes time to understand the person she will photograph—preferences, comfort zones and the looks they value. On the day, she creates a relaxed studio atmosphere where lighting and background are used to support the subject rather than distract. During the shoot she offers clear, unobtrusive guidance on posture and expression, always aiming to preserve natural gestures and candid moments. Afterward, Inès applies careful editing to enhance tonality and clarity while maintaining the integrity of the original image. Inès Safir Photographie is rooted in a respect for people’s stories. Whether you’re commissioning a portrait for yourself or as a meaningful gift, Inès treats each commission as an opportunity to document personality with warmth and discretion. Based in Highbury, she works with clients across the area who value thoughtful, well-crafted portraiture. If you want a portrait experience that feels calm, collaborative and focused on authenticity, Inès offers a thoughtful, professional approach tailored to revealing who you really are in front of the camera.