Ali Ford Photography

I’m Ali Ford and my portrait work is rooted in creating images that feel true to you. Based in Irlam, I specialise in studio portraiture and professional headshots that favour authenticity over stiff posing. If you want portraits that reflect personality, warmth and confidence — whether for a personal portrait, a LinkedIn profile or a business-facing headshot — I aim to make the whole process calm, simple and enjoyable. My approach is intentionally relaxed. As I often say on my family page, my images are never posed; they are natural and impulsive. That same philosophy informs studio sessions: I’ll guide you with gentle direction, use conversation and small prompts to coax genuine expressions, and create an atmosphere where people — even the camera-shy — feel comfortable. The result is a selection of fresh, intimate images that you’ll be happy to use across socials, websites and professional profiles. With a background in branding photography and experience working with businesses across Manchester and the North West, I understand how a portrait must work visually and strategically. Your studio portrait should look good as a standalone image and fit seamlessly into your wider brand presence. While portraiture is my primary focus here, that business-aware sensibility means I pay attention to styling, cropping and variation so your headshots work across platforms — from LinkedIn to company bios. How I work: we start with a short chat about the look and feel you want. On the day, I create a relaxed studio environment in Irlam where we move through a few simple setups to capture a natural range of expressions. After the session I carefully edit and present a curated selection so you have ready-to-use images that show the best version of you. Whether you’re refreshing your professional image, need a polished headshot for marketing, or simply want a portrait that looks like you, I bring an approachable style and creative eye to every session. If you’d like to discuss a portrait session or learn how a studio shoot could support your personal or business presence, I’d love to hear from you.