Sessions begin at one of two meeting points on The Strand: St Mary le Strand or the LSE Globe statue. From there, we walk to nearby spots with clean, natural backdrops such as sheltered archways, brick walls, and quiet courtyards. All photos will be taken outside. The number of locations depends on the service tier booked. Portraits are taken with a shallow depth of field so backgrounds appear softly blurred.

Final, full quality images are delivered through Google Drive within 24 hours of your session.

Payment is made at the time of your session, either in cash or by UK bank transfer. Credit cards are not accepted.

Each service tier includes a different number of final edited photos. Higher tiers offer more photos and more variety in locations and poses.

I choose the strongest images from the session and deliver them fully edited, so you don’t have to sort through duplicates or near-identical shots.

Wear something that makes you feel confident and represents you well. Formal or smart clothing photographs particularly well, but clean, simple casual outfits also work. Avoid busy patterns, neon colours, large logos, or anything distracting. Solid colours and well fitted clothing look great on camera.

Yes. Since no deposit is required, you can reschedule or cancel. Please give at least 24 hours’ notice when possible and communicate changes promptly.

Yes, you are welcome to bring a friend for support. For group headshots and bundle discounts, you can email me at mattpetres@gmail.com.(mailto:mattpetres@gmail.com)

Light drizzle is usually fine and we can continue the session. Heavy rain will require rescheduling, so please check the forecast when booking.

Retouching is included in the Essentials and Professional packages. It covers natural adjustments such as softening blemishes, evening skin tone, reducing under-eye shadows, smoothing stray hairs, and fixing small distractions on clothing. The goal is to keep you looking like yourself at your best without over-editing.

Yes. You are welcome to choose the locations you prefer. You can also include notes when booking about the style or mood you want. If you are unsure, I will suggest locations that match your preferences. Please feel free to look at the gallery at the top of the page for examples. I will guide you through posing during the session, but you are welcome to come with ideas of your own.

I recommend allocating around 30 minutes, so you have time to arrive, settle in, and move between locations if needed. The actual shooting time will be shorter and depends on the service tier.