Old Trafford portrait specialist creating relaxed, storytelling portraits and professional headshots. Sonya’s friendly, laidback approach helps you look natural, confident and ready for work.
Oh hello — I’m Sonya, a people photographer based in Old Trafford and Greater Manchester. I specialise in portrait photography with a strong emphasis on professional headshots and business portraits that feel warm, honest and unforced. Whether you need a LinkedIn-ready headshot, refreshed team images for your website or a personal portrait that reflects who you really are, I treat every session as a chance to tell a little story about the person in front of my camera. Why choose me? My work is rooted in storytelling and genuine connection. I’ve spent years photographing people in homes, workplaces and community projects, and I bring that same calm, observational style to studio and location portraiture. Clients tell me my shoots are relaxed and fun — even those who say they “hate having their photo taken” leave feeling comfortable and pleased with the results. My photographs aim to capture personality, not just a flattering angle; I look for the small, honest moments that make a portrait feel like you. What makes my approach special is the combination of preparation and informality. Before your session we’ll have a planning chat to understand how you want to present yourself — the tone you need for business profiles, the mood for personal portraits, or the story you want your team photos to tell. On the day I work in a laidback, non-bossy way: minimal posing, lots of gentle direction, and a mix of relaxed half-poses and more formal headshots so you come away with a useful, varied set of images. How I work with business clients is grounded in practical needs. I’ll capture a set of professional headshots alongside a few documentary-style shots of you at work so your website and social channels can show both the professional and the person behind the brand. I’m used to pre-shoot planning calls and tailoring each session to fit small business timetables and brand personalities. My portrait practice is shaped by a love of people, collaboration and storytelling — from community commissions to working with small, independent businesses. If you want portraits that feel human, useful and unmistakably you, get in touch and let’s plan a session in Old Trafford or nearby that brings your best self into focus.