Manor Park portrait specialist Kiran Bahra creates emotive, spontaneous portraits and professional headshots. His artistic approach captures authentic expression for individuals and businesses.
I am a portrait specialist based in Manor Park, London. Portraiture has always been my deepest creative challenge — I love exploring colours, expression and feeling, and my work seeks to capture the intimacy and emotion that make each person unique. Over years of practice as a photographer and artist I’ve developed a way of working that blends artistic sensitivity with a preference for spontaneity, so the strongest images often come from small, unguarded moments. Why choose me for your portrait or professional headshot? I bring an artist’s eye to every session: composition, light and mood are considered with the same care as the connection I build with my subject. My aim is to help you feel relaxed and present, so that your photos reflect who you really are — whether you need a confident LinkedIn headshot, a creative portrait for personal branding, or a timeless image that celebrates personality. Clients tell me my approach feels conversational and calming, and that this atmosphere allows natural expressions to surface. How I work: I listen first. We’ll discuss the look and feeling you want, then I guide the session with gentle direction and space for spontaneity. I focus on creating an environment where people can be themselves — that might mean simple, pared-back frames for professional use, or more expressive portraits that play with colour and emotion. I shoot with attention to detail and patience, looking for those candid instants that reveal character. While portrait photography is my core focus, I also explore other photographic and artistic projects across London and beyond. My practice is driven by the same desire: to reconnect people to an increasingly anonymous world and to celebrate life through images that feel lived-in and truthful. If you’d like a portrait that combines artistic intention with authentic presence, get in touch to discuss your idea. I’m happy to talk about headshots, personal portraits and business-facing images from my base in Manor Park and around London.