Horsforth portrait studio specialising in professional headshots, business portraits and LinkedIn photos. Brian Rothery blends film-rooted craft with a relaxed, urban fashion sensibility.
I specialise in portrait photography from my Horsforth base, bringing a distinct Leeds-flavoured, urban sensibility to professional headshots and business portraits. My roots in film — Pentax SLR, darkroom printing with Ilford and Kodak — inform how I see light and texture today. That craft, combined with years shooting urban fashion and urban portraits, allows me to produce portraits that feel authentic, considered and visually striking. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn photo, a polished professional headshot or a creative business portrait, my approach is the same: build rapport, keep the session relaxed and focus on capturing the personality that matters to your brand. I work conversationally to put you at ease, guiding posture and expression while leaving room for natural moments. The result is professional images that look modern and genuine — not overly posed or sterile. My experience with urban fashion and street photography gives me an edge when composing portraits that stand out. I use that background to craft images with strong lines, considered backgrounds and a tasteful blend of studio-style clarity and on-location atmosphere. Clients in Leeds and across GB appreciate that balance — professional enough for corporate profiles and expressive enough for creative industries. How I work: we start with a short pre-shoot conversation to understand the purpose of your portrait — LinkedIn, company website, press or personal branding. On the day I create a calm, efficient environment where you can relax and perform. Sessions are tailored: clean studio-style headshots, slightly more stylised urban portraits, or business portraits with simple environmental cues. I edit selectively, applying a restrained, craft-led finish that honours the image rather than masking it. If you value a portrait photographer who blends traditional photographic craft with a contemporary Leeds urban aesthetic, BR-Photography in Horsforth is built for that brief. I’m Brian Rothery — approachable, detail-focused and committed to making portraits that work for you and your professional presence across GB.