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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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  • Martin made me feel so comfortable from the moment we walked through the door. He was warm, professional, and super friendly. The shoot went brilliantly and I would highly recommend him to anybody!

    Joe Wood, Actor
  • We’re thrilled with the photographs Martin captured at our Legal Awards; they look fantastic and exactly what we were looking for.

    Helen Opie, Chief Executive, Surrey Law Society
  • Working with you was such an amazing experience. Your creativity and attention to detail made me feel completely at ease in front of the camera. The final photos are absolutely stunning, and I couldn’t be happier with how beautifully you captured the moment.

    Jess Jeremy, Actor
  • I had a great session with Martin this week. He’s professional, easy to work with, and a really good photographer. The images he captured during our session were top-notch. He’s got a knack for angles and lighting and made sure my personality came through in the photos.

    Ivy, Dancer
  • I felt at ease from the moment I walked into Martin’s studio. He has such a warm and personable energy that any tension in my body washed away instantly.

    The shoot felt like hanging out with an old friend and chatting about life and art with even the redirects and camera flashes feeling naturally woven into our conversation.

    Tension is often a great enemy to the expression of artistic truth and especially when trying to capture the essence of someone with a photo. Martin’s kind, disarming energy really allowed me to relax as he captured sides of me that were truthful and refreshing to see.

    Martin has the gift of seeing people and then capturing what he sees in them and I looked forward to working with him again in the future.

    Scott Burchell, Actor & Musician
  • Martin visited our offices and set up his portable studio to photograph 17 members of our team across two sessions. He quickly put everyone at ease – even those who usually shy away from the camera – and captured excellent headshots. The edited images were turned around quickly and delivered in a range of formats, ready to use on our website. Highly recommended!

    Kristen Sprighton, Lynn Murray & Co
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

get in touch.

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

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