Dave Hartley Photography

I’m Dave Hartley — a portrait specialist based in Kippax, GB and a curator of quality images with a passion for portrait work. My focus is simple: to create professional portraits and business headshots that show the real person behind the pose. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn photo, an approachable business portrait or a creative studio portrait, I treat every session as an opportunity to reveal personality and purpose. What makes my portrait approach different is how I combine a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with practical experience. I understand that many people feel nervous in front of the camera, so I use a conversational style and gentle direction to help you feel at ease. That relaxed vibe produces more natural expressions and stronger images — the kind of portraits that work for corporate profiles, personal branding and professional portfolios. How I work: every portrait starts with a short consultation to understand your goals — the image you want to project, where the photos will be used and any styling preferences. Sessions can be held in my studio or on location around Kippax and nearby West Yorkshire spots, depending on the look you want. In studio we control light and backgrounds for classic, polished headshots; on location we use natural settings to create approachable, contemporary portraits. I pay close attention to lighting, composition and expression, and I carefully edit every final image so the result is clean, professional and true to you. Delivered via an online gallery, images are ready for digital use (social media, LinkedIn, company websites) and are also available as prints or wall art if you want a physical keepsake. As a photographer who also loves pet and creative portrait work, I bring patience and a playful energy to sessions — great for nervous clients and for capturing subtle, authentic moments. Portraits are my primary focus and I’m committed to producing headshots and business portraits that genuinely represent you. If you’re in Kippax or the surrounding area and need a professional portrait or headshot with a relaxed, personal touch, get in touch and let’s plan a session that works for you.