For events with a fixed date — weddings, festivals, corporate events — I'd recommend getting in touch at least 6–8 weeks ahead, and earlier if possible. Popular summer weekends fill up quickly, and I want to make sure I can give your event the attention it deserves.

For portrait sessions and headshots, there's usually much more flexibility. I can often accommodate bookings within a week or two, sometimes sooner. If you have a deadline in mind, just let me know and we'll work backwards from there.

When in doubt, get in touch early — even if your date is months away. There's no obligation in having a conversation.

It depends on the type of commission. Here's a rough guide:

Headshot sessions typically run 1–2 hours, which gives us plenty of time to get relaxed, try a few different setups, and find the shots that really work.

Portrait sessions for individuals, couples or families usually take 1.5–2 hours on location.

Event photography is booked by the half day (up to 4 hours) or full day (up to 8 hours). For multi-day events like festivals, we'll agree a schedule in advance.

Workplace and corporate shoots vary depending on the brief — some commissions are a few hours, others span multiple visits. I'm happy to discuss whatever works for your project.

I'm currently offering introductory rates as I grow my freelance client base, which means my pricing is flexible and genuinely competitive. I don't publish fixed prices because every commission is different — the length of the shoot, the number of edited images, travel, and the nature of the project all play a part.

What I can tell you is that whatever your budget, it's worth getting in touch. I'd rather have a conversation and find something that works than lose a great project over a number.

Drop me a message with a brief outline of your project and I'll come back to you with a clear, no-obligation quote — usually within 24 hours.

I'm based in Chester and I'm available across Cheshire, North Wales, Merseyside and the wider North West of England. Most of my commissions are within an hour or so of Chester — including Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester, Shrewsbury and the North Wales coast.

I'm also happy to travel further afield for the right project. Past commissions have taken me to Salford, East Sussex and beyond. Travel costs are discussed and agreed in advance, with no surprises.

If you're unsure whether I cover your area, just ask — the answer is probably yes!

For most commissions I aim to deliver a full set of edited images within 7–14 days. For smaller sessions — headshots, short portrait sessions — it's often quicker than that.

If you have a deadline (a press release going out, a website launch, a grant application), let me know upfront and I'll do my best to accommodate it. I know that timelines matter, and I won't leave you chasing.

All images are delivered digitally via a private online gallery, from which you can download high-resolution files directly.

A headshot is a specific kind of portrait — typically head and shoulders, designed to represent you professionally on LinkedIn, a company website, a CV, or a press release. The focus is on a clean, strong image that reads well at small sizes and makes a confident first impression.

A portrait session is broader. It might be a set of images for an actor's portfolio, a series of lifestyle shots for a personal brand, a family session, or creative portraits for an artist. There's more room to play with location, lighting and style.

If you're not sure which is right for you, tell me what you're planning to use the images for and I'll advise. Often the answer is a bit of both.

Both — and I'm equally comfortable with either.

For headshots and portraits, I prefer working with natural light on location wherever possible. A setting that means something to you tends to produce more relaxed, natural results than a blank studio backdrop. That said, I do have access to a fully equipped studio for projects where a controlled environment makes more sense.

For events, community projects and workplace photography, I work entirely on location — adapting to whatever light and environment I find. That's where my documentary background really comes into its own.

If you have a location in mind, let's talk about it. If you don't, I'll suggest something that suits the brief.

Honestly? Most people feel a bit awkward in front of a camera at first — and that's completely fine. It's normal, and I've worked with enough people to know that the best images usually come once everyone's stopped worrying about the camera.

My approach is deliberately relaxed. I'll take the time to have a proper conversation before we start, talk through what we're going for, and ease into the shoot gradually. I won't bark directions at you or count down from three. I'd rather spend a bit longer getting genuinely natural results than rush through a list of poses.

By the end of most sessions, people have forgotten I'm there — which is exactly where I want them to be. If you're nervous, just say so. It genuinely doesn't change anything.

Yes — and I'd say variable conditions are often where the most interesting images come from.

For outdoor events and location shoots, I work with whatever the weather and light give me. I've shot in bright summer sunshine, overcast skies (often the best natural light), golden-hour evenings and rainy festival weekends. I carry appropriate equipment for low light and use flash when needed, always with a light touch.

The one situation where weather does affect things is outdoor portrait and headshot sessions, where heavy rain can be genuinely impractical. In those cases I'll always offer to reschedule without fuss — no cancellation fees for weather.

The easiest way is to drop me a message via the contact page with a brief outline of your project — the type of shoot, your date or timeframe, and your location. You don't need a detailed brief at this stage; a few lines is plenty.

I'll come back to you within 24 hours, usually sooner. We'll have a quick conversation (by email, phone or video call — whatever suits you) to make sure we're a good fit and agree the details. Once we're happy, I'll send a simple booking confirmation and we're good to go.

There's no pressure and no obligation at the enquiry stage. Even if you're just exploring options, I'm happy to have a chat.