How it works

I know what you are thinking: having your portrait taken by a professional photographer is a bit like going to the dentist: you know you need to do it but you’d really rather not. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way.

As a portrait photographer, it’s my role to capture the lovely character and quirks of every person I photograph. How do I do that? By making our portrait session friendly and engaging. I love meeting people and having a good chat, and through these conversations I’ll see that brilliant, unique spark of you that we need to photograph.

It’ll be fun, I promise - and you will love the outcome.

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Our Portrait Session

Whatever type of portrait you want, they all start in the same way, with a conversation.

This is so you can give me a bit of background and I can get to know you. Good portrait photography is about lighting and composition. Excellent portrait photography is about understanding your subject.

So we’ll meet, over Zoom or over a cuppa, and discuss your session. This will cover everything from location to timings to clothes to any accessibility planning to wet-weather contingency (this is Cornwall after all!).

On the day of the session, the main thing is to enjoy yourself. We’ll have a laugh, share some stories, maybe have more coffee…. After all, how often do you get to spend time mainly focusing on you?

After the photoshoot, I’ll prepare the images and have a gallery of your portraits ready, usually within two or three working days.

I’ll also send you a link to my trusted printer, The Print Space [link], so you can decide if you’d like to order any printed copies. They’re a great reliable company, whose eco-friendly ethos matches my own.

How do I book?

Please fill out the contact form here.
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Do you offer a free consultation to discuss my portrait requirements?

This initial chat is one of the most important parts of the portrait process, and I always meet with my clients so I can get to know them better. We can chat by phone or Zoom, and if you’re in Cornwall, we can meet over a coffee (always a nice option).
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Where will my portrait be taken?

This is up to you. You can choose your favourite location(s), or I can make suggestions that I think would be right for you. We can also meet in St Ives, at my studio or in your workplace. 
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What about the Cornish weather?

As Portraits in Cornwall is all about the landscape, the weather does make a difference. Having said that, it doesn’t have to be sunny to create a wonderful portrait. I can take your portrait in just about any conditions, apart from heavy rain when we would reschedule the session. We’d discuss all this during the consultation. 
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Do you do group portraits?

Yes I do. Please get in touch to discuss group portraits.
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How long does it take?

This depends on the package you choose, so it can be anything between one and four hours. But it’s more than just a photography session: it's a lot of fun, with plenty of stories and laughter, and a real life-affirming, uplifting feel to it.
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How far will you travel?

As our name suggests, I cover “Portraits in Cornwall” , and I’ll  travel to any location in Cornwall to take your portrait. Saying that, if you’re based outside Cornwall, we can discuss travel options.
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How quickly will my pictures be ready?

I like to work on the edit the day of the shoot or at least the following day. This means I will usually have a gallery of your portraits ready within a couple of working days of the shoot.
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How do I get to see the portraits once they are edited?

 I’ll create a dedicated gallery of your portraits for you. This will also link to a print shop, giving you the option of a print or wall art of your portrait. 
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Are you insured?

Yes, I’m fully insured. I have public liability insurance. (Professional indemnity insurance)
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Do you have an up to date CRB check?

 Yes, I have an up to date CRB check.
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What about Covid?

All bookings come with a 100% guarantee on flexibility should the date need to be changed due to  local or national restrictions, or if you need to isolate. I’ll always wear a face mask if asked to (or if government guidelines stipulate), and the whole process can easily take place outdoors.