Portraits
My ongoing portrait and intimate portrait projects are centred on capturing quiet emotion, character, and the qualities that make each person genuinely themselves. These projects aren’t about perfection or experience in front of the camera—they’re about creating images that feel honest, grounded, and real.
Many of the people I work with have never done anything like this before, and that’s part of what makes the resulting images so compelling. If I’ve sent you here, it’s because I see potential for us to create something remarkable together (Seriously, I don’t send many people to this page!)
These days more photographs are taken than ever, yet the idea of a purposeful portrait session can still feel unfamiliar—even a little daunting. Don’t worry, this isn’t the deep end; we don’t just dive in. We start by building a mood board together and creating a shared vision for our shoot, so you’ll know exactly what sort of images we’re aiming for.
If this sounds interesting, I’d love to talk more – Contact me – or even easier check out my IG and reach me there: https://www.instagram.com/philchaplinphotos/
Portrait sessions focus on capturing a sense of who you are—your expression, energy, and presence—without needing to “perform” or be anything other than yourself. These shoots are relaxed and collaborative, and many people who take part have never stepped in front of a camera in this way before.
Portraits can be photographed in the studio or on location, depending on the mood and style you connect with. Before we shoot, we’ll put together a simple mood board and talk through ideas so you’ll always know the direction we’re heading in.
If you’re curious but unsure, that’s completely normal. Portrait sessions are a gentle introduction to working together and a great place to start.
Check out some examples here
Intimate portraits focus on a more personal and expressive style of image-making—they do typically take a level of comfort in your own skin, but it’s not about what’s shown. This is about honesty not titillation.
With an intimate portrait session we create space for comfort, and relaxed confidence, shooting slowly and looking for genuine moments in front of the camera.
Like any session we’ll develop the concept together through shared references and conversation. Everything is guided, collaborative, and built around your comfort from start to finish.
You don’t need experience or a clear idea of what you want—just an openness to exploring a creative process that’s tailored to you. If intimate portraiture appeals, I’m always happy to discuss how we can approach it in a way that feels natural and empowering.
Check out some examples here.
