Specialist portrait and business headshot photographer in Royal Leamington Spa. Karen offers relaxed studio and location sessions, pose coaching and natural retouching for confident, professional images.
Hi — I’m Karen, a portrait specialist blissfully based in Royal Leamington Spa. I focus on portrait and business headshot photography, helping professionals, actors and creative clients present their best selves with flattering, well-lit images that balance professionalism and artistic flair. My approach is relaxed and collaborative. Sessions are enjoyable and calm: we start with a pre-shoot consultation to talk about the look and purpose of your images, then during the shoot I provide gentle coaching and posing so you feel confident and natural in front of the camera. Whether you want a clean corporate headshot for LinkedIn or a more expressive portrait for a portfolio or press use, I work to create images that genuinely reflect your personality and professional brand. As a portrait specialist I photograph in my Leamington Spa studio and on location. The studio offers a selection of backdrops and lighting setups to create modern, high-contrast or soft, natural looks. On location I use natural light with subtle fill-flash where appropriate to add visual pop and texture — a great option if you want headshots that stand out from the usual corporate images. Every session includes practical support: wardrobe and style advice, pose coaching, an online gallery to preview images and professional retouching that aims to keep results natural and realistic. My retouching philosophy is minimalist — preserving character while refining skin, eyes and tonal balance so the final images are polished without looking over-processed. I also offer tailored portrait experiences for creatives who want a more stylised result: mood-board planning, varied multi-light setups and coloured gel options are available for clients who enjoy bold, creative portraiture. For business clients, I deliver dependable, professional headshots that are camera-ready for websites, LinkedIn, press and marketing materials. If you value a portrait photographer who combines technical studio craft with a friendly, coaching-led process, I’d love to help you create images that feel authentic and look professional. Based in Royal Leamington Spa, I work with local professionals across Warwickshire and beyond — get in touch and let’s plan a session that reflects who you are.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
Standard retouch per image with a natural approach to maintain realism.
Single high-resolution digital image with photo print release; available in colour and B&W.
1 hour studio session, multi-light setup, grey backdrop, 2 outfit changes, 2 hi-res digital images, professional retouching.
1 hour studio actor headshot: multi-light setup, grey/white backdrop, 2 outfit changes, 3 hi-res digital images with retouching.
Pack of 10 high-resolution digital images with print release; colour and B&W available.
90 minute studio session with varied lighting setups, 3 outfit changes, 2 hi-res digital images and retouching.
90 minute studio session with varied lighting setups, 3 outfit changes and 3 hi-res digital images with retouching.
2 hour studio creative session suitable for solo, couple or child portraits; includes varied lighting and 4 hi-res retouched images.
2 hours on-location, flash & natural light, 2 hi-res digital images with retouching.
2 hours on-location (flash & natural light), 3 hi-res digital images with retouching.
2 hour studio creative portrait experience including salon hair & make-up, multiple lighting setups and 3 hi-res retouched digital images.