Alan Blakeley Photography

Capturing People At Their Best is more than a tagline — it’s how I work. Based in Irvine, I specialise in portrait photography with a clear focus on professional headshots, business portraits and sports/athlete imagery. My aim is simple: to help you discover a new perspective of yourself and leave you with images that feel honest, confident and uniquely yours. My approach is relaxed, professional and often a little fun. I spend time with every client in a pre-shoot consultation (in person or via Zoom) to understand what you want to communicate — whether that’s a confident LinkedIn portrait, lifestyle content for a personal brand, or an energetic sports headshot that shows power and personality. I guide wardrobe choices, pose gently and create an atmosphere that helps even the most camera-shy people feel at ease. Technical skill meets people-centred work. Years of experience shooting portraits, headshots and action-based sports photography means I know how to light a face, how to capture expression, and—when working with athletes—how to freeze movement at the exact moment that matters. My edits are polished and natural: professional retouching that enhances without erasing what makes you you. How we work together: we start with a conversation, plan a tailored session (studio, on-location or a mix), then meet for a calm, focused shoot. Afterward I invite you to a reveal and ordering session so you can see your images on a large screen, choose your favourites and select any professional prints or wall art you’d like. Many clients appreciate the ease of seeing results quickly and working with me to present their images exactly how they want to use them. I serve clients across Irvine, Ayrshire and the wider UK, working with professionals, creatives and athletes who need portraits that do more than look good — they perform. If you’re after a specialist portrait photographer who invests time in planning, delivers technically excellent images and puts people first, get in touch. I’d love to help you create portraits that make a real impact.