Fay Summerfield Photography

Fay Summerfield is a specialist portrait photographer based in Limehouse, GB, whose work centres on creating honest, stand-out professional portraits and headshots. With an acting background and nearly a decade of experience, Fay knows how to direct, relax and coax authentic performances from clients so each image genuinely represents who you are and the roles you want to play. Why choose Fay? Her sessions are built around vibe — easy, conversational and fun — so even if you feel camera-shy you’ll leave feeling confident. Fay blends technical skill with actor-led direction: she guides poses, expressions and tiny character choices the way an actor understands direction, helping you inhabit looks and moods that work for casting directors, agencies and professional profiles. What makes her approach special is the personal touch. From first contact to final retouch, you deal directly with Fay. She offers pre-shoot chats to plan outfits and looks, sends helpful PDFs to prepare you, and creates a relaxed studio atmosphere with music, laughter and plenty of encouragement. Her INVESTMENT-style sessions give time for experimentation — multiple tops, hairstyle tweaks and on-the-spot checks in the light — so you get headshots and portfolio images you really trust. How she works: sessions are collaborative and focused. Fay will listen to your brief — casting types, the tone you want, character directions — then translate that into lighting, framing and direction that suit you. The process is gentle and efficient: warm-up conversation, guided shooting, quick reviews so you can see progress, and considered retouching that preserves character while delivering polished, professional files. While portraiture is Fay’s core specialism, she also shoots business and press imagery when clients need professional content for websites, LinkedIn and publicity. She works from her Limehouse base and travels between London and Cardiff studios, providing a welcoming, neurodiverse-friendly space that celebrates women and the LGBTQ+ community. If you want portrait photography that feels like a collaboration — clear direction, great vibes and images that open doors — Fay Summerfield brings experience, warmth and an actor’s eye to every session.