People aren’t just investing in your services, they are investing in you.

In the flatline of AI-generated imagery, now more than ever, people want to feel connected to who they’re buying from. You can get polished, power pose headshots, or laptop-and-latte brand photos anywhere. But that’s not what builds trust. Buyers want to see the human behind the hustle.

This is the unscripted reality. The tracky bottoms version. The focus, the grit, the quiet moments when your genius is actually at play.

Your audience doesn't need perfection. They need you, because that's what builds real proximity. Not everything has to be loud to be powerful.

A woman with wavy, blonde hair, wearing a red lace dress and jewelry, leaning on a white table against a red background.
A woman in a glamorous outfit with silver and rhinestone embellishments, wearing a feathered headdress and holding a matching handbag, standing on one knee in front of red curtains.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with dark hair, wearing a black crop top, earrings, and leather pants, standing against a dark background.
A woman with long dark hair holding a camera, sitting outdoors near greenery with a blurred background.
A woman dressed in a sparkling, silver, rhinestone outfit and thigh-high stockings posing dramatically inside a dimly lit venue with warm artificial lighting.
A woman with long, curly red hair looking over her shoulder, with tattoos on her arm and back, wearing a floral skirt and black gloves.
A woman in a yellow dress standing on the edge of a rock overlooking a vast landscape with rolling hills and a blue sky.
A young man with short curly hair sitting in a field of red poppies during sunset, wearing a striped t-shirt and black pants, looking at the camera.
Candid photo of a mum and boy, both are smiling as the mum gives the boy a piggyback ride on a dirt path surrounded by green trees.
A young man with short curly hair and a serious expression stands outside in front of a weathered, rusted structure. He wears a dark jacket over a black and white striped shirt, with a necklace visible around his neck. The background features a cloud
A smiling woman with long wavy hair, dressed in a sleeveless top, holding her hair with one hand and touching her face with the other, in a candid black-and-white photograph.
A black and white photo of a woman covering her breasts with her hands, wearing a lacy corset and a necklace, with tattoos on her arm in a side profile.
A man wearing a yellow tank top with red text, smiling and leaning against a wooden structure outdoors with blurred trees in the background.
Woman playing an acoustic guitar outdoors, smiling, with long wavy hair, wearing a fringed jacket.
Close-up black and white portrait of an elderly woman smiling, wearing glasses, earrings, and a chain necklace.
A woman singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a glittery silver gown, with a bass and a musician playing a keyboard in the background, illuminated by purple stage lights.

We find the version of you that already exists when you're in your element.

Focused, relaxed, doing your thing. No performance required.

Most people hate having their photo taken. Understandable, given most brand shoots consist of forced smiles, stiff poses, and someone telling you what to do with your hands. Not on my watch.

The result? Images that actually feel like you. The ones you'll want to use everywhere.

Pricing

The Quickie

For founders who need fresh "this is me" visuals — without the full production.

  • Groundwork call — so it's not awkward on arrival

  • 90 mins shooting in a real environment (studio only if it makes sense)

  • Light direction, no stiff posing

  • Curated gallery: 15–20 final images, web + print ready

  • Full usage rights, no restrictions

  • Delivery: 10–14 days

£650 | Add-on: 48-hour "Proof of Life" selects (10 images) +£150

The Proximity Session

For founders who want their audience to feel them - trust built through real imagery.

  • Groundwork call — who you are, what feels awkward, what you're actually selling

  • A simple scene plan: 3–5 setups that show the truth (work, calm, grit, joy)

  • Half-day shoot (3–4 hours), multiple locations

  • Curated gallery: 30–50 final images, web + print ready

  • Full usage rights, no restrictions

  • Secure delivery. Nothing shared without approval.

  • Delivery: 10–14 days | Rush available

£1,450 | Returning clients: quarterly top-up Quickie sessions £550

The Unscripted Brand Story

For launches, rebrands, speaking tours, or a proper "day in the life" documentary.

  • Groundwork call + outcome mapping

  • Full day coverage (6–8 hours)

  • Multiple environments, real interactions — clients, team, life as it happens

  • Curated gallery: 60–100 final images, web + print ready

  • Full usage rights, no restrictions

  • Secure delivery. Nothing shared without approval.

  • Delivery: 14–21 days | Rush available

£2,750 | Optional: short-form clips pack

Travel: UK-wide and international, quoted separately. Rush delivery available on request.

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