Exposure Photography

Exposure Photography is a Lewes‑based portrait specialist led by Toby Smedley. With more than 20 years’ professional experience, Toby’s practice centres on making people feel comfortable and looking their best — whether in our studio or on location with a mobile studio setup. We position ourselves as portrait specialists: calm, considered and focused on capturing authentic, natural-looking images that work hard for your brand. Why choose Exposure Photography? Because portraiture is our core expertise. We understand that a great portrait is more than flattering lighting and a neat backdrop — it’s about timing, empathy and atmosphere. Toby uses a gentle, conversational approach to put even camera‑shy subjects at ease, producing headshots and business portraits that feel genuine rather than staged. The result is confident, authentic imagery for websites, annual reports, press, social media and LinkedIn profiles. What makes our approach special is attention to the brief and technical craft. We discuss your objectives in advance and tailor each shoot to the intended end uses — from classic head‑and‑shoulders white‑background portraits to more informal, environmental portraits that show people in context. Lighting is handled with care: sometimes subtle and ambient, sometimes shaped for maximum impact. We also manage practical challenges such as restricted spaces, mixed lighting and busy schedules so your session runs smoothly. How we work: starts with a quick conversation to agree a creative brief and logistics. You can visit our Lewes studio or we’ll come to your workplace with a fully equipped mobile studio. During the shoot we create a relaxed atmosphere, guiding poses while encouraging natural expressions. Images are then carefully edited to match your brand tone and delivered in formats optimised for both web and print. If required, we can also coordinate business portrait series for teams to ensure a consistent look across your organisation. Toby’s style blends professionalism with warmth — a pragmatic, creative eye that produces portraits with personality and presence. If you need professional headshots, business portraits or LinkedIn photos in Lewes and the surrounding region, Exposure Photography offers a specialist, experienced service that helps you look and feel confident in front of the camera. Get in touch to discuss your brief and how we can create portraits that truly represent you.