PROFESSIONAL PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY
throughout West London, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Surrey.
I am excited and rewarded by my work in equal measures. My particular interest lies in headshots and branding across the full spectrum from entrepreneurs and small companies to large corporate businesses – and schools, colleges and universities.
I take responsibility for you coming across as likeable, capable and trustworthy in your images. Technical excellence is a given but I offer more than that. I take away the stress of you looking your best in your images by coaching you throughout the session. This way you can simply enjoy the process; one where the emphasis is on the shoot being quick, affordable and enjoyable with genuinely great results.
I’ve been a portrait photographer for over 22 years. Before that I was a litigation solicitor. I left law to raise my sons and study photography. After the City & Guilds I spent a fascinating year learning Advanced Portraiture from distinguished BBC and royal photographer, Joan Williams, which left me with a passion for recording faces in their best light. My photographic influences include Lee Miller, Yousuf Karsh, Annie Leibovitz and US headshot photographers Peter Hurley and Dylan Patrick.
I work closely with makeup artist Alison Oswald. I strongly recommend you book an online zoom makeup session with Alison before your photoshoot. She is brilliant at ensuring you are ‘camera ready’ for your shoot using the makeup you already own – www.alioswald.co.uk
I also photograph weddings, events, film shoots, location shoots, Holy Communions and Christenings – and of course dogs.
I hope you enjoy browsing my website. If you have any queries please drop me a line or call me and I will be happy to help.
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
From the warm greeting to the final shots, Gail’s care, ease and attention to detail is flawless. These are the 1st headshots I had that really spoke my name and only great photography can capture your true essence. The spark in your eye that says THIS is me and this is what I am good at. Gail’s natural flair and talent will make you feel comfortable and confident. By far the best headshots I have ever had.
Alison Sellers – Director at Astus Financial Planning Limited
Working with some challenging material Gail’s determination and creativity helped to reinvigorate the John d Wood & company presents in Richmond helping us build market share and credibility. Thank you Gail for your important part in helping us get there. Teamwork and the meshing of skills, partnership and fun are key and Gail has these in spades.
Edward Hall – John D Wood Ltd
I urgently needed to have a small portfolio of photographs and Gail came as a recommendation. I contacted Gail whose immediate advice helped me organise and prepare for the photoshoot. Before we’d met Gail had done her homework and was really prepared. I needed ‘direction’ and creativity, within a tight timetable and Gail delivered wonderfully.
Chris Dyson – Director at The Big Blue Box Ltd
Gail did the photographs for the NewDawn Partnership new website and we are delighted with the results. She is very understated about her abilities and ran a very professional session for a couple of hours at an off-site location. Her advice and experience in producing quality photography is invaluable, so it is well worth paying close attention to her instructions – it saves a lot of time. I have no reservations about recommending her services.
Simon Buzza – Director at The NewDawn Partnership
Gail is working with our company as a corporate photographer and has delivered some fantastic new photography. She provides a flexible, friendly, professional service and has delivered some transformational team shots for our business. She is also a lot of fun to work with and really puts everyone at ease. We will continue to work with her for the long term and would recommend her highly to other businesses and professionals looking for corporate photography.
Helen Burness – Halebury Law
My session with Gail was fantastic. Gail made me very much at ease, took her time to take a whole variety of shots, and had some really useful tips to make the photos work well. After the session, Gail sent lots of photos for me to choose from, and I was spoilt for choice. I shall definitely go back when my photos need updating, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.
