Gavin Holborn is a portrait specialist in Kingston upon Hull, delivering professional studio and environmental portraits, headshots and business portraits with an artful, relaxed approach.
Gavin Holborn Photography is a portrait specialist based in Kingston upon Hull, focused on creating professional, story-led portraits that reveal personality and presence. Gavin’s approach blends technical precision with a calm, conversational manner so people feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera. Whether you need a studio portrait, a natural environmental shoot, or a polished business headshot for LinkedIn, you’ll get images designed to communicate who you are. Why choose Gavin for your portrait? Gavin brings a degree in photography and real-world experience—shooting on location as a tour guide in the Western Cape and refining his craft through formal study and creative projects. That mix of travel, technical training, and a sensitive eye means his portraits balance strong composition and lighting with genuine emotion. Clients consistently comment on the comfortable atmosphere he creates and the authentic results that follow. What makes his portrait work special is the combination of craft and creative vision. Gavin is committed to storytelling: every session starts with understanding your goals, wardrobe choices and the impression you want to make. He provides pre-shoot guidance, directs gently during the session, and applies careful post-shoot editing and touch-ups so final images are polished but true to life. His background in fine art—particularly ICM (Intentional Camera Movement)—also informs a refined sense of mood and composition that elevates ordinary portraits into memorable visual statements. How he works: sessions are built around you. Gavin outlines simple preparation tips, chooses lighting and backgrounds that flatter, and keeps the mood relaxed to capture natural expressions. For business portraits and headshots he focuses on confident, clean images that translate well online and in print; for personal portraits he encourages subtle interaction and movement to reveal character. After the shoot he handles image editing to deliver a cohesive gallery you’ll be proud to share. Serving Kingston upon Hull and surrounding areas, Gavin Holborn Photography offers approachable, professional portrait services with an artistic edge. While Gavin also practices wedding and fine art photography, portrait work is his specialist focus—delivering headshots, business portraits and personal studio sessions that combine technical excellence with quiet storytelling. If you want a portrait that feels both professional and distinctly you, Gavin makes the process easy and the results exceptional.