Specialist portrait photographer in Alloa — professional headshots and business portraits by Ashley Coombes. Authentic, editorial-led studio and on-location portraits for LinkedIn and press.
Ashley Coombes is a specialist portrait photographer based in Alloa, bringing over three decades of editorial and commercial experience to every studio and on-location portrait. People are at the heart of his work — whether it’s a decisive headshot for LinkedIn, a business portrait for corporate communications, or a more considered studio portrait for publication. His reputation is built on reliability, visual clarity and an inquisitive eye that uncovers what makes each sitter distinct. Why choose Ashley for your portrait needs? He started his career in the fast-paced world of national newspapers and magazines, which taught him to work quickly, sensitively and with an eye for narrative. That background informs a style that blends the directness of editorial photography with the polish expected in professional portraiture. The result is authentic, confident images that read well across web, press and internal communications. How he works: every project starts with a brief conversation to understand the intended use — press, web, internal comms or personal branding — and the tone you want to convey. Ashley shoots in a compact portrait studio setup or on location, and can also work with a mobile studio when a controlled look is required at your premises. He balances gentle direction with an observational approach, allowing natural expressions to emerge while ensuring consistency and technical excellence. For larger corporate shoots he brings the organisational experience to schedule efficiently and deliver a cohesive library of headshots and business portraits. What makes his approach special is the blend of documentary instincts and studio control. He knows when to step back and when to shape a moment, producing pictures that feel honest and have the versatility marketers and designers need. Ashley’s work is routinely used by clients for websites, annual reports, press releases and social media — formats that demand clarity, personality and a reliable visual identity. While portrait and business photography are his core focus, Ashley also undertakes complementary commercial work across advertising, architecture, education, lifestyle and aerial (drone) imagery when projects require a broader visual campaign. Based in Alloa and working across Scotland and the UK, he combines regional knowledge with a national editorial sensibility — a confident choice for anyone seeking professional, characterful portrait photography.