Brighton & Hove Photographer - Rob Petherick

Portrait photography is at the heart of what I do. Based in Hove and working across Brighton, London and the South East, I specialise in professional portraits and headshots that genuinely reflect personality and purpose. With a lifetime in photography and over 20 years’ commercial experience, I combine technical know-how with a calm, conversational approach so even the camera-shy leave with images they’re happy to use. Why choose me for your portrait work? My experience spans museum documentation, editorial commissions and corporate portraits for business clients. I understand how a single portrait can carry a brand message — whether that’s a confident LinkedIn photo, a composed studio headshot for a Meet the Team page, or a more expressive portrait for editorial use. I’m meticulous about lighting, colour and composition so your images sit consistently across web and print. My approach is straightforward: no faffing about, no fuss. I set up quickly, read body language and create an atmosphere that relaxes people. I aim to make the session feel easy and efficient — professional, but never stiff. I’ll discuss the look you want beforehand, offer simple direction during the shoot and deliver a selection of high-quality files that you can use straight away for marketing, profiles or press. I’m proud of the variety of people I’ve photographed, from boardroom professionals to artists and public figures. That breadth of work has taught me how to make people look their best while keeping the image authentic and useful for business needs. Whether you need studio portraits, crisp headshots for websites and LinkedIn, or characterful editorial portraits, I position your subject in the best possible light. If you’re based in Hove or the surrounding area and need professional portrait photography that serves your marketing and personal branding, let’s have a chat. I care about your image as much as you do and I’ll work with you to create portraits that speak clearly, look professional and feel true to the person in front of the camera.