Artistic and Contemplative Photography
for the Modern Professional
Headshots, Portraits and Corporate Photography in Ashford, Kent
Photography that Celebrates You
You’re more than just a client; you’re a collaborator in shaping photos that reflect your creativity, strength, and intellectual curiosity. As a lover of arts and culture, you deserve singular portraits that capture the nuances which make you who you are - not bland, generic facsimiles.
Say goodbye to superficial photos and forced poses that misrepresent your creative passions. Instead, be involved in a creative process that respects and integrates your artistic views and critical thinking.
My photography is grounded in empathetic listening and guidance, ensuring you feel understood and able to express yourself. In my rural studio, I create a relaxed environment where your intellectual, artistic, and professional influences can shine. The result? Images that make you proud to showcase yourself.
If this resonates with you, and you’re eager to see how we can create something special, let’s chat.
Testimonials
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Megan Benedict
‘I wanted a new set of headshots after relocating to a new city and was very pleased with my experience working with Chris. In general, I'm not a fan of having my picture taken, but Chris did a superb job of making me feel comfortable and listening to my goals.’
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Ian Christopher
‘I used Chris for a small photoshoot and from the start he was professional, understanding what I wanted to achieve and his input was spot on at all times. Final product was exactly what I wanted and delivered with both professionalism and humour. I would not hesitate to use him again.’
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Peter Barnett
The ‘headshot I posted on my social media has gleaned more likes than any I’ve ever had done … my agent loves them, which is most important.’
Dive In!
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See for yourself how confident and relaxed clients stand out and, when you’re ready, book a shoot here.
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Everything you need to know about a portrait/headshot photoshoot.
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Interested in working with me but not quite ready to book a shoot? Please get in touch - I’d love to hear from you.
This is me
Hi, I’m Chris. I’ve been taking photos since I bought my first camera in Japan in 2008. I began shooting portraits and headshots because I love working one-on-one with people on creative projects.
I particularly relish working creatively with clients because I have aphantasia - I don’t have an internal ‘voice’ in my head. So, involving clients in my photographic process, interacting with their creativity and ideas, is a big part of how I work. I see my role as harnessing and facilitating clients’ creative energy and talent, bringing this out in each image.
Alongside my photography, I am also an award-winning lecturer in philosophy at the University of Kent, experience of which I bring into my photography through my direction and explanation of shoots. This doesn’t mean I’ll lecture you for hours on end, but it does mean I can understand what you want to get out of your photoshoot and then clearly guide you towards it.
My goal is to put you completely at ease in our shoot: regardless of how uncomfortable you might be in front of a camera, you deserve to look fantastic; I will create a relaxed and friendly environment in which you will be captured looking your very best.
It’s very important that you are excited to work with a photographer before booking them, so click the link below to find out more about me and what makes me tick.
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Inspired to make something stunning?
If you like my work and are ready to work together, let’s chat.