Portrait Photography with Personality, Presence & Style
A portrait photography studio on the South London and Surrey border creating contemporary, magazine-style portraits for personal and professional use.
Everyone is Photogenic
A lot of my clients tell me they don’t enjoy having their photo taken or feel they aren’t photogenic. That’s exactly what I specialise in.
You don’t need to know how to pose or feel confident in front of the camera. I’ll guide you through the entire process, from styling and preparation to posing and direction during the session.
With flattering lighting, professional guidance, and a relaxed approach, we’ll create magazine-style portraits that feel like you. Images you’ll love and feel proud to share.
I’ve got you - every step of the way.
Portrait & Branding Photography Services
Portrait Photography
For women, teens, and families who want portraits that feel considered, confident, and true to who they are.
These sessions are often about marking a moment in time, refreshing your portraits, or simply having portraits you feel proud to share.
The focus is on creating images that feel relaxed in expression, refined in style, and lasting in impact.
Personal Branding Photography
For entrepreneurs, creatives, and professionals who need strong, intentional imagery for their business and online presence.
These sessions are designed to give you a versatile set of images for websites, social media, and marketing, helping you show up consistently and confidently across your platforms.
The emphasis is on clarity, consistency, and visual identity.
Professional Headshots
For professionals, creatives, and performers who need clean, polished headshots for LinkedIn, company profiles, casting, portfolios, speaking, or PR.
Sessions are structured and efficient, giving you polished portraits that work across professional and industry platforms.
The focus is on presenting you confidently and professionally, helping you stand out in your field.
Not sure which session is right for you? I’ll help you find the right fit.
How It Works
Before your session, we plan everything together so you feel fully prepared and know exactly what to expect.
This includes styling, outfit choices, and the overall direction of your shoot so everything feels clear and considered before you arrive.
1. Consultation
On the day, I’ll guide you throughout the entire session with clear instructions.
You don’t need to think about posing or expressions. Everything is directed so the experience feels relaxed, structured, and easy to follow.
2. Shoot
3. Delivery
After your session, we’ll select your images together and they’ll be carefully edited and professionally finished.
You’ll receive a set of portraits ready to use across personal and professional platforms, with a clean and polished result.
Meet Your Photographer
Hi, I’m Yani.
I’m an award-winning portrait and personal branding photographer based on the South London and Surrey border.
I specialise in creating contemporary, magazine-style portraits for women, professionals, creatives, and families - images designed to feel modern, flattering, and suited for both personal and professional use.
With years of experience, I take a calm and structured approach to every session, helping you feel at ease while guiding you through every stage of the process.
I believe everyone is beautiful and can look amazing in photographs. My role is to bring that out - creating portraits with a subtle celebrity-style feel, the kind of images that wouldn’t look out of place on the cover of a magazine, while still feeling like you at your best.
The Experience, Through Their Eyes
“I was so nervous about having my photo taken as I'm not at all photogenic.
As soon as I walked into the studio, I was immediately put at ease.
It's the first time in 66 years that I finally had a photo taken that I was happy with.”
- Theresa - Portrait Client
“Yani was recommended as the photographer for my first photo shoot after a big change to my appearance due to surgery, so this was a big deal!
What a recommendation!! From first contact, Yani made me feel comfortable, at ease, and empowered.”
- Vikki - Branding / Personal Portraits Client
“I’m someone who feels very awkward and shy in front of the camera, but Yani helped me relax and be at ease. She understood my brand and provided clear instructions and helped me prepare for the day, which helped allow my natural self to come through in the shots.”
- Olivia - Personal Branding Client
Frequently Asked Questions
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Absolutely. I’ll guide you throughout the entire session, so you don’t have to think about posing at all.
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It’s very common - most of my clients feel the same way when they arrive and leave, wondering why they ever worried about it.
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We’ll plan outfits together so everything feels cohesive and considered.
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Absolutely - I photograph everyone. It’s just that men usually leave saying, “why didn’t I do this sooner?”
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Most sessions take anything between 1 and 4 hours, depending on the type of shoot. I’ll confirm timing when we plan your shoot together.
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Sessions are held in my South London/Surrey studio, but I’m available for sessions worldwide. We’ll decide on the location during your planning consultation.