Cardiff-based portrait specialist offering natural-light studio portraits and professional headshots. Siân Trenberth creates flattering, authentic images tailored to performers and professionals.
Siân Trenberth is a specialist portrait photographer based in Cardiff, working from a beautiful natural-light studio and on location when required. Portrait photography is at the heart of her practice: whether you need a compelling headshot for auditions, a confident professional portrait for online profiles, or a revealing creative portrait that reflects your work as a performer or creative, Siân brings a practiced eye and a calm, friendly approach. Why choose Siân? Trained in Documentary Photography by Magnum photographer David Hurn, Siân blends a documentary sensibility with careful lighting and composition to produce images that feel both authentic and polished. Hundreds of actors, dancers, singers, musicians and writers have trusted her studio to portray their talents — she knows how to relax camera-shy subjects and draw out expressive, natural moments that read strongly on screen and in print. What makes her portrait approach special is the focus on personality and purpose. Siân tailors each session to the individual: discussing the aims of the shoot in advance, choosing simple, flattering setups in the studio, and guiding subtle movement and expression so the final images look alive, honest and flattering. Her work favours natural light and uncluttered backgrounds to keep the attention on the subject, producing portraits and headshots that are versatile for casting, publicity or professional profiles. How she works with clients is straightforward and supportive. Sessions are relaxed and conversational — Siân creates a friendly atmosphere where clients feel at ease quickly. For performers she is experienced in audition-style headshots and creative portraiture; for professionals she focuses on strong, business-ready portraits that communicate confidence and approachability. Siân also photographs performances and productions on location, bringing the same attentive eye to event and production stills when required. Rooted in Cardiff with a long-standing studio practice, Siân cares about craft, clarity and capturing the truth of a person in a single frame. If you’re seeking a portrait photographer who understands performers and creatives, values authenticity, and delivers high-quality, usable images, Siân Trenberth offers specialist portrait sessions tailored to your needs.