Portrait & Headshot Photography in Essex & London

Black and white photo of a man looking down at his cooking apron, with short braided hair, wearing a white t-shirt and a necklace.
A man sitting on a chair in front of dark curtains, dressed in black with a maroon tie, wearing a watch and looking confidently at the camera.
A man sitting on a vintage wooden chair, wearing a black shirt and a gold watch, in front of dark curtains.
Close-up portrait of a young man with short hair, slight beard, and mustache, illuminated by red lighting.
A young woman with light brown hair and blue eyes, wearing goggles on her head, blowing a pink bubble with chewing gum against a yellow background, and wearing a red scarf.
A woman with goggles on her head, red scarf around her neck, navy blue work shirt, and black smudges on her hand against a yellow background.
A woman wearing goggles, a blue jumpsuit, and a red scarf squats on a red toolbox against a yellow background, holding a lit sparkler torch.
A woman with short makeup, wearing welding goggles on her head, a red scarf around her neck, and a dark shirt, against a yellow background.
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair wearing a black top, sitting with arms crossed, smiling against a black background.
Portrait of a woman with dark hair in a ponytail, wearing glasses, hoop earrings, a black blazer, and gray pants, sitting confidently against a neutral background.
Close-up of a woman with dark hair in a ponytail, wearing large black-rimmed glasses, gold hoop earrings, and a black top. She has her hand near her face, showing a gold ring with a black star and black nail polish. She is smiling subtly.
Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, smiling, wearing a black top, posed with her hand on her chin against a black background.
A woman wearing a cowboy hat and a patterned jacket, sitting with her arms crossed, in a black and white photo.
Black and white close-up portrait of a woman wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a patterned scarf, looking to the side.
A woman wearing a cowboy hat shines red and blue light on her face, capturing her with a serious expression.
A woman in a cowboy hat holding a lantern in a dark setting.
A middle-aged man with a beard and bald head wearing a dark green sweatshirt, looking directly at the camera with a slight smile, against a neutral background.
A man with glasses and a beard working on a laptop at a table in a well-lit room with large windows and a plant in the background.
A person with a black cap and a yellow and black checkered shirt sitting at a yellow drafting table, working on various art prints and illustrations in a cozy room decorated with framed artwork, a wall clock, and shelves.
Close-up of a young man with dark hair, yellow-green eyes, and a slight beard, wearing a black jacket, standing outdoors against a blurred background
A young man with glasses wearing a black zip-up sweater with a Polo Ralph Lauren logo, standing against a yellow background.
A man with glasses holding a newspaper partially covering his face, with only his eyes and forehead visible against a yellow background.
Silhouette of a person with glasses, their hand on their chin, against a yellow background.
A young man with braided hair and glasses, dressed in a green sweatshirt and black pants, is sitting on a small wooden stool against a yellow background.

Process

Black and white photo of a person in a long-sleeved dark shirt pointing at a storyboard or script on a table, with camera equipment and camera gear nearby.

Portrait photography is all about intention. Before we shoot, we spend time clarifying what the images need to communicate — credibility, approachability, confidence, or character. Whether the work is for a personal brand, a creative studio, a growing team or a talent profile, I help shape the visual approach around context and audience. This stage allows the shoot to feel purposeful rather than prescriptive, giving the photography a clear sense of direction without overworking the brief.

The shoot itself is designed to feel straightforward and considered. Working in a studio or on location, I photograph people in a way that feels natural and composed, using simple lighting and uncluttered compositions. The emphasis is on creating portraits and professional headshots that feel credible and current — images that sit comfortably across websites, social platforms, internal communications or casting submissions without feeling forced or overproduced.

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After the session, the images are refined. Retouching is a meticulous process that produces subtle but effective results, emphasising personality and detail. Final files are supplied in clearly defined formats, making them easy to use across digital, print and profile-based platforms. The outcome is a practical, well-edited set of portraits that support how individuals and teams are presented publicly.

Pre-Production & Creative Planning for Portraits

Studio & On-Location Portrait and Headshot Photography

Portrait and Headshot Retouching & Final Image Delivery

“I’ve worked with Harry on a number of projects over the past few years. His knowledge and professionalism make him my number one choice time and time again. Would not hesitate in recommending him. He just gets it!”

Becky Swain | Product Manager at London South East & Client Services at focusIR
Portrait of a man wearing glasses, a black cap with a white logo, a black jacket, and a white t-shirt, against a plain gray background.

Harry Hughes | Portrait and Headshot Photographer – Essex & London

I create clean and considered portrait and headshot photography that reflects personality, professionalism, and brand identity. I collaborate with individuals, teams, and businesses looking to present themselves confidently with tailored and impactful imagery.


For availability, pricing, or to discuss a brief please contact me.

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