Leah Cole Photography

Leah Cole Photography is a Horsforth-based portrait specialist, dedicated to creating calm, honest studio portraits and professional headshots that reflect the real person behind the image. Leah’s work is rooted in a gentle, conversational approach—she aims to put clients at ease from the moment they arrive so the camera can capture relaxed, authentic expressions rather than stiff, posed faces. Why choose Leah Cole for portrait work? Her focus is portraiture. Years of shooting in the studio and on location have refined a style that balances flattering, clean lighting with an emphasis on natural character. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a refined business portrait or a personal studio portrait, Leah treats each session as a collaboration: she listens to your goals, suggests simple styling and guides posture and expression with patient, precise direction. The session experience is intentionally low-pressure. Leah combines clear posing cues with gentle prompts and moments of conversation so clients feel comfortable and able to be themselves. Her background teaching photography and running workshops informs a calm, instructive manner that many clients comment on — people often leave saying they enjoyed the process as much as the images. Technically, Leah works with clean studio lighting and timeless compositions that suit commercial and personal use alike. Output is carefully edited to present you at your best while maintaining a natural look. For professionals and small businesses seeking consistent, trustworthy imagery, Leah provides headshots and business portraits designed for online profiles, marketing materials and brand presence. Leah Cole Photography is proud to be based in Horsforth and welcomes clients from across the area for studio portrait sessions. If you want professional portraits made with warmth, skill and a relaxed atmosphere, Leah offers a focused, people-first approach that consistently produces confident, authentic images.