Relaxed studio portraits for people, creative businesses and the moments when you want to be seen clearly. Gentle direction, good light and time to settle in.
A chair, a conversation and a change in the light. Ellis & Light makes portraits at an unhurried pace. We talk through the purpose of the photographs, then give you enough direction to feel comfortable in front of the camera.
Portraits in considered light
A finished portrait study, with space to notice the light, expression and frame.
A line of light
Illustrative licensed portrait by El Guseinov. A narrow shaft of light crosses the face against a deep, quiet background. Included as a lighting reference, not as work photographed by this fictional studio.
Photograph: El Guseinov / Unsplash
One session, a useful set of photographs.
We agree the session length, image use and final selection before the shoot.
Personal portraits
A 60-minute studio session with time for two outfits and a change of background.
Portraits for work
A small selection for your website, biography and professional profiles, with usage agreed in the brief.
The finished photographs
A private selection gallery, followed by the agreed retouched files. Print sizes and finishes can be discussed separately.
Light in the portrait room
An illustrative study of the studio, the lighting and the space around a portrait.
Before your session
A few practical details before coming to the studio.
Do I need to know how to pose?+
No. We offer gentle direction, with time to pause and see what feels natural.
What should I bring?+
Two outfits you feel comfortable in. We discuss colours, backgrounds and the purpose of the photographs before your session.
From collaborators
Feedback from clients and creative collaborators.
What stood out: a relaxed studio experience with gentle direction.
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What would you like the portrait to say?
Personal portraits and creative-business sessions.
Portrait enquiry
Tell us who the photographs are for, how you will use them and a few dates that suit you.
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