Specialist portrait studio in Lewes offering relaxed, timeless portrait sittings. Four generations of craft capture family portraits, solo portraits and professional headshots with care.
For over 160 years and four generations the Reeves family have been making portraits that last. Edward Reeves Photography is anchored in Lewes’ High Street and our original, fully‑restored Victorian studio offers a rare, calm setting for a portrait sitting. We specialise in portrait photography — from individual and family portraits to professional headshots — combining traditional care with contemporary digital workflow. Why choose Edward Reeves for your portrait? Our craft is built on continuity: a long history of studio practice, a careful technical approach and a human, relaxed manner. Tom Reeves brings decades of experience and technical knowledge (including a BIPP qualification) to every sitting, helping even the most camera‑shy clients feel at ease. The result is approachable, honest portraits that reflect personality rather than posed stiffness. Our approach is simple and personal. Before the sitting we talk about what you want to achieve — formal or informal, contemporary or classic — and tailor the session to your aims. In the studio you’ll be guided through natural poses and gentle direction so the experience feels more like a conversation than a photoshoot. Lighting and composition are chosen to flatter and to create images that work equally well as framed prints or digital profile images. We place a high value on craftsmanship: careful capture, considered retouching and colour‑managed files suitable for high‑quality reproductions. Many clients come for family portraits to mark milestones and to create heirloom images; others book professional portraits and headshots for websites, portfolios or LinkedIn. While portraiture is our specialism, we also have experience supporting local businesses with straightforward staff and profile photography when needed. Behind the work is a passion for people and place. The Reeves Archive and decades of local practice inform our eye for character and detail. Whether you’re booking a solo sitting, arranging a family gathering or updating a professional portrait, we aim to make the session enjoyable and the finished images something you’ll treasure. If you’d like to discuss a portrait sitting in Lewes, please get in touch — we’ll talk through ideas and find the right approach for you.