HEADSHOTs & portraits
Your headshot matters.
Let’s make sure yours stands out.
We’ll create a look that genuinely represents you and your personality, with a shoot customised to your vision.
Who is this for?
Anyone who needs personality driven profile portraits for their website, social media, Spotlight, book cover, product launch, dating profile, press release etc.
See more examples of characterful portraits.
What is included:
Creative consultation
Styling advice
2 hrs photography at your workplace, or West London studio
2-3 wardrobe changes
Gallery to view and select favourites
Color grading + light retouching
4 high and low resolution digital images
Extras: Hair & make up stylist, additional lighting, travel expenses, additional images, studio hire
“I needed new photos for my website and social media. Working with Claire was a lot of fun as she clearly loves what she does. I just let her do what she’s really good at. She made me feel very relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera and I’ve already booked her for another session”.
Arnhel de Serra - Photographer
“Working with Claire was hugely enjoyable . She put me at ease and understood the need for the images, but more importantly teased out of me who I was and what I was trying to convey. I am so happy with the photos and would highly recommend her”.
Helen Townshend - Professional Coach
brand storieS-half day
Brand stories capture a combination of vibrant portraits, lifestyle images, product shots and your creative process, to give a visual voice to your brand.
Why are they important?
The more personal an image feels, the more deeply it will connect with its target audience.
People connect to stories, and my approach is to visually communicate yours in an engaging way, so the viewer has a genuine feel for you and your work. These are creatively considered, honest images that convey character, skill, detail or humour, in a way that truthfully represents you.
Who is this for?
Creative minded individuals or businesses who need a bank of images for websites, social media, press, marketing, new products, a service, or new body of work.
See some examples of Stories and These Wild Tails.
What is included:
Creative consultation
Location visit
Mood board
Styling advice
4 hrs photography
Multiple wardrobe changes
Gallery to view and select favourites
Color grading + light retouching
Mix of portraits and editorial style pictures
Extras: Hair and make up stylist, additional lighting, travel expenses, photography assistant, additional hours
“We have hired Claire for kids and lifestyle shoots, for years. It is always a relaxed and fun experience. She manages to really capture a mood/emotion/vibe in a very natural way. We’re always delighted with the photos”.
Emily Cohen - Founder - Sunuva Swimwear
“What I expected to be an awkward day turned out to be so fun and joyous. Claire photographed me just as I wanted to portray myself - she has an innate ability to capture the moment. I love the portraits and working images, they are beautiful and so very human”.
Mimi Leslau - Ceramicist
brand stories - full day
Brand stories capture a combination of vibrant portraits, lifestyle images, product shots and your creative process, to give a visual voice to your brand.
Why are they important?
The more personal an image feels, the more deeply it will connect with its target audience.
People connect to stories, and my approach is to visually communicate yours in an engaging way, so the viewer has a genuine feel for you and your work. These are creatively considered, honest images that convey character, skill, detail or humour, in a way that truthfully represents you.
Who is this for?
Creative minded individuals or businesses who need a bank of images for websites, social media, press, marketing, new products, a service, or new body of work.
See some examples of Stories and These Wild Tails.
What is included:
Creative consultation
Location visit
Mood board
Styling advice
6-8 hrs photography on location
Multiple wardrobe changes
Gallery to view and select favourites
Color grading + light retouching
Mix of portraits and editorial style pictures
Extras: Hair and make up stylist, photography assistant, additional lighting, travel expenses
“What sets Claire wonderfully apart is her ability to understand your vision as a client. She effortlessly captures the essence of the brief, understanding the precise ‘mood’ you aim to achieve and produces images that authentically reflect your space, team, spirit, atmosphere, or product exactly as you envisioned”.
Beatriz Lopez Pena - CPO/Epoch BioDesign
“Claire has the ability to capture the essence in a single shot that tells the whole story in a way few others can. She was literally ‘invisible’ on the day allowing the beauty of the moment to flourish. We were staggered just how superb the shoot was in its entirety. ”
Paul West - Artist/Founder - Form
frequent questions
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We’ll have a chat before the shoot and I’ll send a pdf with tips on what to wear, props, location choices, curating your space - so you’ll be well prepared
Try and have a good night's sleep and hydrate, hydrate, hydrate the day before your shoot. Your skin will thank you!
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Everyone is photogenic as there is “no one alive who is you-er than you”! Looking good is about feeling good and in fairness, most people feel self conscious in front of the camera. It’s down to me to help you relax and people say I’m good at that. We’ll listen to some great music and I’ll guide you through the shoot until we get something you’re happy with.
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I work with a great studio locally in Notting Hill W10 where I have access to many background colours and textures.
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You’re paying for a finished product and the editing is an integral part of the creative process, so I don’t generally offer raw files. Do contact me if you have a specific requirement.
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Usually 10 working days, but if you have a specific deadline, let me know and I will do my best to accommodate.
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I own the copyright but I will grant you a licence to use the images as needed. If there is a specific reason you need to own the copyright, there will be an additional buyout fee.
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Of course! For one or two people I carry portable lighting and occasionally coloured backgrounds. For larger groups and team headshots, let me know where you are and what you need and I’ll provide a quote.
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First I’ll send you an online gallery where you can choose your favourites, then when your selection has been retouched, you can download your photos in high and/or low res and share them with clients, agents, publishers etc
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A light retouch includes colour grading, light balancing and cropping. Distracting elements like blemishes, stray hairs and marks on clothes will be removed so the focus is on your expression.
More complex retouching requests are quoted for separately.