Specialist portrait photographer in Coatbridge, creating professional headshots, studio and location portraits. Alexandra’s dance background brings energy and precision to every portfolio.
Alexandra Donald Photography is a Coatbridge-based portrait specialist who helps performers and professionals stand out with bold, expressive studio and location portraits. Alexandra brings together a lifetime of dance experience and formal training in photography to create images that capture technique, personality and presence. Whether you need a polished headshot for auditions or LinkedIn, a vibrant portfolio session, or dance-focused images that showcase movement, she tailors every shoot to your goals. Alexandra’s approach is informed by her HNC in professional stage dance and BA(Hons) in Photography — a blend that gives her an intuitive sense of timing, line and colour. She understands how a dancer’s movement reads on camera and uses that knowledge to photograph subjects at the peak of their action while also drawing out authentic expression. This makes her portrait work especially strong for dancers, performers and creatives who need imagery that communicates both skill and character. Working with Alexandra is collaborative and calm. Each session begins with a short consultation so the shoot reflects your aims — audition-ready headshots, business portraits, magazine-style images or a bespoke portfolio. In the studio she creates a relaxed, supportive atmosphere and gives clear, encouraging guidance on posture and expression; on location she uses natural backdrops to complement movement and mood. For dancers who want a more dramatic look, Alexandra also offers powder and smoke portrait sessions that add colour and kinetic drama while showcasing technique. Her emphasis is on unique, memorable photographs rather than cookie-cutter images. Alexandra pays close attention to lighting, composition and colour to produce portraits that will catch an agent’s eye or elevate a professional profile. Final images are carefully edited to preserve the integrity of the original capture and presented in a way that’s simple to use across portfolios, casting calls and online profiles. Based in Coatbridge and serving clients across the UK, Alexandra Donald Photography positions itself as a portrait specialist who understands performers and professionals alike. If you want portraits that combine technical precision with personality and impact, Alexandra offers a thoughtful, experienced route to images that truly represent you.