Collette Creative Photography in Castlereagh specialises in portrait studio sessions and professional headshots. Collette's award-winning, natural and vibrant approach creates authentic, confident images for business and personal use.
Collette Creative Photography is a specialist portrait studio based in Castlereagh, led by Collette O’Neill — a full-time, multi-award-winning photographer who brings a model’s eye and a storyteller’s heart to every portrait. As Northern Ireland Photographer of the Year and winner across fashion, commercial and creative categories, Collette positions portraiture at the centre of her practice: capturing authentic, confident images that reflect the real person behind the camera. Why choose Collette for your portrait or business headshot? Her approach is grounded in connection. Years working as a professional model taught Collette that building an easy rapport is essential to creating natural, vibrant portraits. Whether you need a studio headshot for LinkedIn, a polished business portrait, or a personal portrait session, she creates an atmosphere that calms nerves, teases out personality and delivers images people recognise as unmistakably them. Collette’s style is described as natural and vibrant — she looks for honest expressions and subtle moments rather than forced poses. In the studio she uses lighting, composition and gentle direction to sculpt flattering, contemporary portraits that work across professional profiles, corporate websites and personal branding. Her experience in fashion and advertising informs a refined visual sense that elevates every headshot beyond the ordinary. How she works: Collette favours a relaxed, collaborative process. Sessions begin with a conversation about purpose and personality so the outcome serves your goals — from a crisp corporate headshot to a softer, lifestyle portrait. During the shoot she guides posture and expression with calm, clear cues and real-time feedback so clients leave feeling confident. Images are selected and refined with attention to tone, retouching and consistency, ensuring your portraits look their best in any context. Fully PPANI qualified and holder of the LIPF distinction, Collette blends technical skill with warmth and professionalism. If you’re in Castlereagh or nearby and looking for portrait photography that combines award-winning expertise with a human touch, Collette Creative Photography offers specialist studio portraits and professional headshots designed to make an impact. Get in touch for a chat to see how she can capture the image you need.