Yandan is a Leeds-based portrait specialist creating natural studio and lifestyle portraits, professional headshots and business portraits. Expect a relaxed, conversational shoot that captures your true essence.
I’m Yandan — a UK-based Chinese photographer living and working in Leeds with six years' experience (and counting...), specialising in portrait photography. My approach centres on people: I aim to create studio and lifestyle portraits that feel honest, unforced and true to who you are. Whether you need a professional headshot for LinkedIn, a business portrait that reflects your brand, or a personal studio session to celebrate a moment, I focus on making you comfortable so your personality can shine. What makes my portrait work different is the blend of documentary sensitivity and studio control. I use a gentle, conversational style to help even camera-shy clients relax, then apply my eye for composition and light to produce clean, expressive images. In the studio I can create polished, professional headshots and business portraits; on-location lifestyle shoots allow more movement and narrative. The result is portraits that look natural yet considered — images you’ll want to use for professional profiles, portfolios, or simply to remember how you felt in that moment. My process is simple and personal. We start with a short conversation about your goals and the image you want to project. On the day, I guide you through poses and small actions rather than rigid, staged positions — keeping the atmosphere calm and collaborative. I take care with lighting, background and framing so every portrait feels intentional. Over the years I’ve photographed projects in the UK and beyond, and that experience helps me adapt to different personalities and contexts while staying focused on portraiture as my core expertise. While portrait photography is my specialist focus, I also document weddings, events and documentary projects — experiences that feed my eye for authentic moments and inform how I capture people in a portrait setting. If you’re in Leeds or nearby and looking for a portrait studio session, a professional headshot, or a business portrait that’s both polished and genuine, I’d love to work with you. Book a relaxed, professional portrait session with me and let’s create portraits that truly reflect you.