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About Martin Bamford

Good photographs start with feeling comfortable

Most people I photograph aren’t naturally comfortable in front of a camera.

They worry about looking awkward, not knowing what to do or ending up with photographs that don’t feel like them.

Business owners are often short of time. Actors need images that show their range without looking forced. Event organisers need someone who can capture what matters without becoming part of the event.

My job is to remove that pressure.

I’ll help you plan what you need, guide you clearly during the shoot and make the whole experience feel straightforward. You won’t be left wondering where to stand, what to do with your hands or whether the photographs are working.

Experience on both sides of the camera

Before becoming a full-time photographer, I spent nearly twenty years as a Chartered Financial Planner and Chartered Wealth Manager. I also worked as a media spokesman, appearing on radio and in the national press.

That experience taught me how quickly people form impressions and what it feels like when your reputation is attached to the way you present yourself.

Today, I photograph business owners, consultants, actors, creatives, charities and organisations across Surrey.

My work has been published in The Times, the Financial Times and the Express, and featured on Sky News. I’m also represented for press photography by Two Point O Media.

Martin Bamford, Self Portrait, August 2026

What it’s like to work with me

Clients tell me I’m unflappable, prepared and direct. I won’t force you into unnatural poses or ask you to perform a version of yourself that doesn’t feel believable.

Before the shoot, we’ll establish what the photographs need to achieve and where they will be used. During the session, I’ll give you clear direction and pay attention to the small details.

Afterwards, you’ll receive a carefully edited collection of images through a private online gallery.

The aim is simple: photographs that look like you, feel right to use and help other people see the value in what you do.

Based in the Surrey Hills

My studio is on Cranleigh High Street, and I also work at businesses, homes, event venues and outdoor locations across Surrey, Sussex and Hampshire.

Away from photography, I’m a charity trustee and have been Event Director of Cranleigh parkrun since helping to establish it in 2014.

I’m usually happiest outdoors with my family, exploring the Surrey Hills or trying to keep two energetic dogs heading in roughly the same direction.

Let’s talk about what you need

You don’t need to arrive with a detailed brief. Tell me what you’re planning, where the photographs need to work and what you’d like them to achieve.

I’ll recommend the best way to approach it, confirm the likely cost and explain what happens next.

Plan your shoot
  • Martin instantly put me at ease, and had great ideas for my maternity shoot. His talent for capturing people is also complimented by his professionalism, kindness and fantastic work ethic. Martin is such a dream to work with. But most importantly I just love the results, along with the speed in which I was able to look at the gallery. Book in your special shoots with Martin, you really won’t regret it!

    Rose Bradford
  • 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
  • Thank you Martin for taking some lovely photos! Normally I hate having my photo taken, but you managed to get smiles and relaxed eyebrows rather than yikes ones! As well as lighting and all your other magic. Now when people are hunting me down at work I’ll look like the person on the appointment confirmations. Thank you!

    Hayley Nye
  • Martin instantly put me at ease and captured images that feel natural, professional, and truly reflect who I am and the work I do. The whole experience was relaxed, thoughtful, and genuinely enjoyable.

    Maria Brosnan, Health & Wellbeing Practitioner
  • 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
  • These photographs just completely capture the day, the emotion, the walk and the joy of coming together to celebrate our amazing staff and our incredibly courageous cancer patients and their families, they are stunning photos, thank you so much.

    Sandy Lowry, Community & Events Fundraising Manager, Royal Surrey Charity
  • 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 had such a great time shooting with Martin. He fosters such a comfortable environment, allowing for experimentation and creativity while ensuring you feel comfortable and like your best self! I can’t recommend enough, and I look forward to working with him again.

    Isabella Thomas, Actor
  • Thank you for taking such beautiful photos. You made me feel at ease and I’m so happy with the results.

    Zoe, Firefly Ascension
  • 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
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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.

Trademark 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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