Bangor-based portrait specialist Kristen McKay Photo Collective crafts luxury fine-art portraits and professional headshots. Sessions include hair & makeup, a client wardrobe and same-day reveals.
Kristen McKay Photo Collective is a portrait specialist based in Bangor, GB, known for a luxury, fine-art approach that celebrates confidence and personality. With more than 15 years behind the camera and over 900 women photographed, Kristen has refined a deliberate, empowering process that helps clients — from creatives to professionals — look and feel exceptional in every image. Why choose Kristen for your portrait or headshot session? The work combines editorial styling with an intimate, relaxed atmosphere. Every session is curated: professional hair and makeup are provided to ensure you step in front of the camera feeling polished, and a 500+ piece client closet (sizes XS–6X) lets you choose looks that flatter and reflect your identity. The result is images with purposeful composition, flattering lighting, and a timeless, fine-art finish that stand out on personal walls and professional profiles alike. Kristen’s process is collaborative and designed to put you at ease. It starts with a consult to understand your goals — whether you need a standout LinkedIn headshot or a series of fine-art portrait images — and continues through styling guidance and gentle direction on set. Sessions are paced to build rapport and confidence, so even clients who are new to being photographed leave feeling empowered. After the shoot, Kristen offers a same-day image reveal, so you experience the excitement of seeing your images immediately and can start choosing the pieces that matter. Attention to detail is central: every pose, wardrobe choice, and edit is considered to create portraits that look as authentic as they are elevated. Kristen’s work is ideal for professionals seeking a memorable headshot, creatives wanting editorial portraits, and anyone who wants a portrait experience that prioritises comfort, dignity, and artistry. If you’re in Bangor and seeking a portrait studio that blends luxury styling with a warm, client-first process, Kristen McKay Photo Collective specialises in creating images that communicate your best self — beautifully, confidently, and unmistakably you.