Photo by Laurelle is a Leeds-based portrait specialist offering bespoke studio and on-location sessions. Expect relaxed, authentic portraits and professional headshots tailored to your personality and brand.
I’m Laurelle — a portrait specialist based in Leeds with a background in fashion and a simple aim: to capture authentic, aesthetic and effortless portraits that feel like you. My approach to portrait photography centres on comfort and collaboration. Whether you choose a studio session with controlled lighting and creative backdrops or a relaxed on-location shoot that reflects your everyday environment, I focus on creating an easy atmosphere where natural expressions and real moments can emerge. Clients often tell me the session felt more like spending time with a friend than a photoshoot — that relaxed energy translates into images that are honest, confident and timeless. As someone who trained in fashion and who’s worked across editorial, events and portraiture, I bring a strong eye for composition, light and styling to every shoot. That fashion-rooted sensibility helps when creating striking personal branding images and professional portraits that stand out, while my experience with events and publications informs a refined, narrative-led style. I prioritise clear communication from first enquiry to final delivery, so we’ll plan the look and feel together and build a session that reflects your goals — whether that’s a striking LinkedIn headshot, a creative actor portrait, or a series of images for your personal brand. I also offer professional headshots and business portrait options as a complementary service, delivered with the same calm, efficient and personalised approach. I understand how important it is for professionals to convey credibility and approachability in a single frame, and I work to bring out those qualities quickly so teams and individuals can be back to their day with excellent images in hand. Every session includes thoughtful direction, careful editing and an emphasis on preserving the authentic story behind each portrait. Based in Leeds and working across the North of England (and beyond), I’m here to help you create portrait images you’ll be proud to share and keep. Get in touch to discuss a bespoke portrait or headshot session — I’d love to help tell your story through elegant, authentic imagery.