Mariusz Śmiejek Photography

As a freelance visual storyteller and documentary photographer based in Castlereagh, Mariusz Śmiejek specialises in portrait photography that goes beyond a smile — he builds a narrative. With more than two decades behind the camera, Mariusz applies documentary sensitivity to studio and on-location portraits, producing professional headshots and business portraits that reflect personality, purpose and professional identity. Why choose Mariusz for portrait work? His practice is rooted in long-form observation and trust-building. Rather than forcing posed smiles, he seeks authentic expression: the quiet confidence of a director, the focused calm of a consultant, the warmth of a creative professional. This documentary approach gives corporate headshots and LinkedIn images depth and credibility, making them stand out in portfolios, websites and company materials. What makes his approach special is the balance between empathy and technical control. In the studio he sculpts light with a practised eye for texture and tone; on location he adapts to real environments to capture contextually rich portraits. Each session is treated as a short collaboration: an initial conversation to understand the brief, a relaxed shoot designed to put clients at ease, and careful post-production that preserves character while delivering crisp, professional files ready for use across media. How he works with clients: sessions are conversational and paced to remove pressure. Whether you need a concise corporate headshot, a series of business portraits for team profiles, or a character-led photographer’s portrait for editorial use, Mariusz creates an atmosphere that encourages natural moments. He also offers fine-art printing via Digigraphie for collectors and offices seeking exhibition-quality prints of portrait work. While portrait remains his core expertise, Mariusz occasionally undertakes editorial assignments and leads workshops — bringing the same documentary ethics and attention to detail to those roles. He serves clients across GB from his Castlereagh base and is available for studio and on-location work in Northern Ireland, the rest of the UK, and internationally for commissioned portrait projects. If you want a professional portrait with narrative weight — a headshot that reads as much like a statement as a photograph — Mariusz’s portrait practice in Castlereagh is built to deliver images with honesty, craft and purpose.