eastdale studios

I’m James Rees, founder of eastdale studios — Liverpool’s creative portrait house based in Huyton. My work is rooted in portrait photography: cinematic, carefully crafted images that reveal character and purpose. I specialise in professional portraits and headshots for creative professionals and business individuals who need more than a standard image — they need a photograph that tells their story. My approach is deliberate and collaborative. Every session begins with a short conversation to understand your background, ambitions and how you want to be perceived. Whether you’re an actor, musician, author, designer or business professional, I use lighting, composition and considered set-ups to create portraits that feel authentic and editorial. The studio environment is relaxed and directional: I guide you through poses, looks and small performance choices so the final images feel natural, confident and expressive. I focus on quality over quantity — cinematic portraits, bold authentic headshots and bespoke portfolio development are at the heart of what I do. For clients building a personal brand or portfolio, I tailor editorial-styled sessions with multiple backgrounds, props and lighting changes to cover head, mid and full-length looks. For headshot clients I aim for clarity and impact so the resulting images work across LinkedIn, casting profiles and professional portfolios. Though portrait photography is my core specialism, I also work with fashion labels and creatives when a session calls for a stylised, fashion-led approach. Across all work the priority is the same: creating images that feel intentional, memorable and true to the subject. Choosing eastdale studios means working with a photographer who values storytelling, craft and collaboration. I bring a fashion and portrait background to every shoot, helping clients relax, explore and leave with images that represent who they are — and where they want to go next. If you’re looking for a portrait studio in Huyton/Liverpool that puts character and cinematic style at the centre of professional portraits and headshots, let’s talk.