Kidlington portrait studio creating professional headshots and timeless studio portraits. Experienced photographers coax natural expressions and deliver high-quality digital images.
Gillman & Soame are Kidlington-based portrait specialists with a photographic pedigree stretching back to 1856. Our studio approach combines time-honoured craft with modern digital practice: whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a formal graduation portrait or a relaxed personal portrait, our photographers use careful lighting, considered backgrounds and gentle direction to bring out your best. We pride ourselves on a calm, collaborative studio experience. Our team understand how to rearrange lighting, choose the most flattering background and find the right posture — and, importantly, how to coax out a reserved smile. That quiet confidence comes from decades of working with individuals of all ages and backgrounds, helping camera-shy clients feel at ease and capturing portraits that look natural, composed and unmistakably professional. Technical quality matters. Our state-of-the-art digital photographic laboratory and experienced print finishing ensure that every headshot and portrait is carefully processed and presented. For clients who want something extra-special, we can advise on presentation options drawn from our long heritage — from classic mounts to hand-illuminated wording and high-quality framing — so your portrait becomes a keepsake as well as a professional asset. We work efficiently and respectfully with local businesses, alumni and individuals across the UK from our Kidlington base. Booking is straightforward and we tailor each session to the brief: quick, polished headshots for corporate profiles; slightly longer sessions for expressive personal portraits; or studio sittings designed to match marketing and prospectus needs. Throughout, our focus remains on producing portraits that communicate personality, professionalism and presence. Choosing Gillman & Soame means choosing a studio with deep experience, a commitment to quality and a thoughtful, human-centred approach. If you’re looking for professional portraits or headshots in Kidlington that combine expert lighting, a relaxed atmosphere and meticulous finishing, get in touch — we’ll discuss the look you want and make it happen.