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  • Portraits & Headshots
  • Event Photography
  • Brand Photography
  • About
  • Bookings

You’re good at what you do. Your photographs should make that clear.

I’m Martin Bamford, a headshot and portrait photographer based in Cranleigh in the Surrey Hills. I help founders, consultants and hardworking creatives look credible, confident and unmistakably themselves.

Your photograph often makes your first impression before the meeting, the pitch or the conversation has even begun.

In those few seconds, people are deciding whether you seem capable, approachable and someone they can trust. A strong portrait helps them feel confident about choosing you. The wrong one can quietly hold you back.

You might hate having your photograph taken. You might worry about looking awkward, stiff or unlike yourself. That’s completely normal, and it’s where I can help.

I’ll guide you through the whole process and create relaxed, honest photographs that feel like you on a good day. Photographs that build trust, start conversations and help you win more of the right work.

Trusted by the National Trust, Surrey Hills National Landscape, Royal Surrey Charity and Surrey Law Society. Published in The Times and FT.
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Jo Brand by Martin Bamford

Comedian and presenter Jo Brand by Martin Bamford, photographed in April 2026

Ellie Swaine by Martin Bamford
Mia Blackman by Martin Bamford
Barney Ford by Martin Bamford
Faith Macini-Ikwuakolam by Martin Bamford
Henry Medhurst (HBO, Harry Potter) by Martin Bamford
Martin Bamford for Virna Pasquinelli
Savannah Pages by Martin Bamford
Lauren Sofia by Martin Bamford
Will Kelsey by Martin Bamford
Miriam Thea by Martin Bamford
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Meghan Driver by Martin Bamford
Barney Ford by Martin Bamford

You don’t need to be good in front of the camera. That’s my job.

Most of my clients tell me they hate having their photograph taken. They’re worried about looking awkward, choosing the wrong expression or not recognising themselves in the finished images.

You don’t need to arrive knowing how to pose. I’ll guide you with clear direction and small adjustments, while keeping the session relaxed and straightforward.

Before becoming a full-time photographer, I spent nearly two decades as a Chartered Financial Planner and media spokesman. I understand what it feels like to represent a business and how much the right first impression matters.

That experience shapes the way I photograph actors, business owners and creatives today. The aim isn’t to make you look polished beyond recognition. It’s to create honest, confident photographs that reflect who you are and the quality of your work.

If your current photographs no longer represent you, tell me what you need them to achieve. I’ll take care of the rest.

Martin Bamford, Self Portrait, August 2026

Martin Bamford, self portrait, August 2026

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  • An absolute pleasure to of worked with Martin today on our first shoot. It can always be a little daunting going to a new place, meeting a stranger who you’ve only communicated with via social media, putting trust into the environment, but I felt at ease the whole time. Great communication before hand, and even better in the studio. Martin was very experienced with lighting, styles and the creativity flowed. We have created some incredible pieces, I’ve already got several of the shots back and they are outstanding. I’m honoured to of had the opportunity to work with Martin today as a fairly new model. We’re already planning our second shoot.

    Carly
  • Love the photos, thank you so much. Hardly noticed you which was just perfect! Brilliant. I can recommend you very highly, perfect. Hope to use you again in the near future.

    Kate Crump
  • Martin, your photography is incredible. Fading light, moving equipment and difficult spaces is a challenge that the emergency service crews know they have to face on a daily basis. However, you’ve impressively captured this emergency training exercise dealing with the same challenges but from a photographers perspective.

    Casualties Union
  • I love shooting with Martin! Not only does he always have amazing pre comms, his photography is fantastic and we always produce some beautiful results together. He is a talented photographer, capturing thought-provoking imagery. I particularly love his black and white shots. He is also a fun, interesting and approachable person to work with, making the time fly by.

    Angel, Model
  • Todays shoot with Martin was an absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon! From start to finish it was super fun and creative and we hopefully produced some really cool shots. Pre shoot comms were great and Martin sent some ideas of what he wanted to capture. During the shoot we bounced ideas around and tried other shots which was really good fun. Martin has already sent over the proofs a few hours later and already there are so many amazing images to choose from! I couldn’t recommend Martin highly enough.

    Lou Brown, Actress
  • I’d stumbled across Martin somehow on instagram, I was immediately struck by some of his portraits of a female actor. I loved the way he had used the light in her portraits which created mood and drama.

    Martin is an exceptional photographer and a really lovely person. He puts you immediately at ease and his calm nature and positive outlook immediately help you to relax in front of the camera. He had really listened to the brief I had given and provided advice on compositions to capture the look I really wanted.

    The images have come out even better than I would have imagined and you can really observe how relaxed he made me feel in every shot. The photography is both a keepsake and something I can share to promote my business, I can’t thank him enough.

    Caroline Ridgway, Personal Trainer
Martin Bamford Photography
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Martin Bamford Photography is a trading style of Bamford Media Ltd. All photographs on this site are Copyright Martin Bamford.

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ready to get started?

If you need portraits that build trust and help you win more work, let’s talk. Email me at martin@bamfordphoto.co.uk and we’ll take it from there.

Martin Bamford Photography is Proudly Surrey Hills

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  • Martin Bamford
  • Sundial House, 20 High Street, Cranleigh, GU6 8AE (By appointment only)
  • martin@bamfordphoto.co.uk

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