Wayne La Photography

Based in Islington, I specialise in portrait photography with a clear focus on professional studio and business headshots. My work is rooted in an observational, human-centred approach: I aim to make photographs that feel honest, warm and quietly confident rather than staged or generic. Whether you need a LinkedIn headshot, a business portrait for your website, or a refined studio portrait that reflects your personality, I shape each session around who you are and the story you want to tell. What sets my portrait work apart is a mixture of calm direction and documentary sensitivity. I’m calm and reassuring without being the centre of attention — I guide moments gently so expressions remain natural and relaxed. I listen first: we’ll talk about what you want to communicate with your images, your industry or brand tone, and any practical needs like crop sizes for LinkedIn or corporate profiles. That conversation informs simple lighting and composition choices that flatter and feel real. My studio practice leans on clean, considered setups that favour subtlety over flashiness. I balance natural, flattering light with controlled studio techniques to create versatile portraits that work across professional platforms and marketing materials. For clients who are camera shy I use a conversational, warm approach to ease nerves. For confident personalities I give room to play and find authentic moments—either way the result is the same: portraits that look like you, only presented at your best. I photograph individuals across sectors—entrepreneurs, creatives, corporate teams and professionals—helping each person present themselves with clarity and poise. The process is straightforward: a short pre-session chat to align goals, a relaxed studio experience in Islington tailored to your needs, and carefully edited images designed for professional use. My aim is to deliver portraits that feel meaningful to you and useful for your career or brand. If you value portrait photography that combines observational storytelling, thoughtful direction and professional finish, I’m here to help you make portraits that matter. Get in touch to discuss your headshot or business portrait and how we can create images that work for your story.