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  • Portraits & Headshots
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Photos that look like you, only on a really good day

Perhaps your current photos feel outdated, awkward or no longer reflect who you are today.

I photograph actors, business owners and creatives who need natural, confident portraits without stiff poses or forced smiles. You don’t need to know what to do in front of the camera. I’ll guide you throughout.

We’ll start by understanding what the photographs need to achieve, from attracting new clients or raising your profile to showing your range as a performer. Every choice will support that purpose.

Your session can take place at my Cranleigh High Street studio, your workplace or on location across the Surrey Hills. Together, we’ll choose the setting that helps you feel comfortable and tells the right story.

Before becoming a full-time photographer, I spent almost twenty years as a Chartered Financial Planner and media spokesperson. I understand the importance of making the right impression when your reputation and next opportunity matter.

You’ll leave with carefully edited photographs that look like you and feel right to use on your website, social profiles, casting platforms, press features and marketing.

If your current photos are holding you back, let’s create something better.

Plan your shoot
Martin Bamford, Self Portrait, August 2026
Selina Lambert by Martin Bamford
Henry Robinson by Martin Bamford
Meghan Driver by Martin Bamford
Miriam Thea by Martin Bamford
Barney Ford by Martin Bamford
Jessamie Edkins-O'Brien by Martin Bamford
Matt Whyman by Martin Bamford
Faith Macini-Ikwuakolam by Martin Bamford
Hannah Baxter Eve by Martin Bamford
Ellie Swaine by Martin Bamford
Jack Reeves by Martin Bamford
Jess Jeremy by Martin Bamford

I’m based at Sundial House on Cranleigh High Street and work with clients across Cranleigh, Guildford, Godalming, Dorking, Haslemere, Farnham and the wider Surrey Hills.

Some sessions take place in my studio, while others are photographed at a client’s workplace, home, event venue or outdoor location.

£195
The Essential Session
A simple, focused session for when you need a quick update.

Around 45 minutes

5 fully edited images

Studio or agreed location

Book a shoot

£275
The Standard Session
This is where most people start. Enough time to settle in, try different looks, and come away with a strong set of images.

Up to 90 minutes

15 fully edited images

Outfit changes welcome

Studio or location

Book a shoot

£395
The Signature Session
For a wider range of images and more flexibility.

Extended session time

30 fully edited images

Multiple looks, lighting setups, and styles

Studio or location

Book a shoot
  • 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 made me feel completely at ease and the whole shoot was relaxed and fun. I’m so happy with the portraits, they really feel like me!

    Christelle Stockdale
  • Thank you so much Martin. As someone who uttelry hates having their picture taken, you made it such a great experience.

    Hannah Davis, Marketing Consultant
  • 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
  • My shoot with Martin was the most liberating, creative flow that I have ever been able to access in a studio with a photographer. An environment I can only describe as unconditionally supportive and dynamic. No choice I made felt wrong and every idea we collaborated on came out so effective because of his unwavering support. A photographer and a cheerleader all in one who captures not only the picture but the feeling.

    Savannah Pages, Actress
  • Martin made the whole shoot feel really easy and comfortable, and his direction was super helpful throughout. I’m honestly so happy with how the photos turned out, and I loved having such a good mix of shots to choose from.

    Bella Matthews, Actress
  • I had a brilliant time with Martin today (having my photo taken does not come easily to me!) and although I was extremely nervous, he instantly put me at ease and made the shoot fun and I’m so impressed with the outcome.

    Lauren Hopkins, VA
  • 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
  • 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
  • Martin made the whole process feel relaxed and straightforward, and I am very pleased with the final photographs. He listened to what I wanted, then gave clear direction and created a varied set of images that feel natural, professional and a true reflection of me. As a bonus, the whole experience was good fun!

    Ingrid Pope, Decluttering Expert
  • 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
  • I highly recommend Martin. He is incredibly professional and thorough while putting you at your ease and ensuring you have a super-fun shoot.

    Abi Truelove, Proofreader
  • 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
  • Was such a pleasure meeting and working with you. I was immediately comfortable in your space and you have such a great energy. I am beyond obsessed with the images we have created! So looking forward to working with you again in the future.

    Miriam Thea, Model
  • I had such an amazing time at my photoshoot with Martin! From the very beginning he made me feel incredibly relaxed and comfortable. The whole session was SO much fun and Martin’s passion and enthusiasm for photography are definitely reflected in my final edits. I would 100% recommend Martin if you are looking for a photoshoot!

    Thalia Mowatt
  • 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
  • Headshots are honestly the one thing I don’t like about being an actor! They’re so awkward and you don’t know what to do with your face. Lucky for me, I’ve met an amazing photographer who made me feel at ease and we got some great shots. Thanks Martin Bamford – you’re a superstar!

    Katheryn Siggers, Actor
  • 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
  • Just wanted to say thank you so much for kindly having me in to take headshots. You made me feel extremely comfortable and it was a very fast process. I was in and out within 20 minutes and you had my headshots edited and sent over to me the same day. I’d certainly recommend you to all my family and friends and once again thank you so much.

    Alice Russell
  • Martin has gracefully taken many headshots for me for many years! I would thoroughly recommend Martin (and not just as a photographer) he will put you at ease instantly and won’t stop until he has got the right shot! I feel beautiful in my professional headshots!

    Nicola Holt, Radio Host
  • Martin was a dream to shoot with, he puts you at ease straight away and brings a great energy behind the camera. I was really happy with the end results. Can’t recommend enough!

    Hannah Baxter-Eve, Actress & Voice Over Artist
  • 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
  • Thank you for taking such beautiful photos. You made me feel at ease and I’m so happy with the results.

    Zoe, Firefly Ascension
  • 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
  • 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
  • Martin, you are a perfect photographer for those of us with a fear of cameras! Thanks so much for putting me at my ease and taking at least a couple of shots I’m ok to look at 😂

    Annette Kinsman, Director of Platform & Governance
  • 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 is a fabulous photographer to work with. Always have a happy and relaxed time when shooting with him, he’s professional but with a great presence of making modelling easy and comfortable! Has a great set up in his studio with good facilities. Would recommend and hope to shoot again with him!

    Juliette Smith, Actress & Model
  • Martin is a true professional who is warm and friendly and puts you at ease. I’m a fan of his work. I highly recommend him.

    Luca Slade, Actor
  • My session was incredible and he made the whole thing feel so calm and friendly – and yet open to experiment with new ideas. Shooting with Martin was the most natural photo shoot I can remember and the final shots I chose were amazing – coming through in no time at all! So grateful for his expertise and can’t wait to go back again.

    Jordan Farrell, Performer & Choreographer
  • 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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many photos will I receive?

Each session includes a set number of professionally edited images, agreed in advance. You will see a gallery of images after the shoot and choose your favourites for editing.

Can I use the photos anywhere?

Yes. Your images come with full usage rights, so you can use them across your website, social media, press and marketing without restrictions.

Can you photograph a full team on location?

Yes. I can photograph a full team on location at your office, venue or agreed workplace.

I bring a portable lighting setup, so your team can get consistent, professional headshots without everyone needing to travel to the studio. This works well for company websites, LinkedIn profiles, internal directories and press use.

For larger teams, I can also create a simple schedule so people are photographed efficiently with minimal disruption to the working day.

I’m not photogenic. Can you help with that?

Yes! Most people feel this way. Being “photogenic” isn’t something you’re born with, it’s something we create together through good light, simple direction and helping you feel at ease in front of my camera.

What should I wear for my photoshoot?

Choose outfits that feel like you on your best day. Simple, well-fitted clothing works best. Avoid busy patterns and large logos. I’m happy to guide you before the shoot so you feel confident in your choices.

How long does a session take?

Most sessions last between 60 and 90 minutes. That gives us time to settle in, try a few looks and capture a strong set of images without rushing.

Can I use my headshot for LinkedIn, my website and press?

Yes. Your edited headshots include usage for LinkedIn, your website, speaker bios, press features and other professional profiles.

I’ll usually give you a mix of crops so you have versions that work well as a square profile photo, a wider website image and a clean press portrait. You can use them across your own marketing without having to ask each time.

Where will the photoshoot take place?

We can shoot in my Cranleigh High Street studio, outdoors in the Surrey Hills, or at your home or workplace. The setting depends on how you want to be seen and what you need the images to do.

When will I receive my photos?

You will usually receive your edited images within a few days of making your selections. If you need something sooner, just let me know and I will do my best to help.

Do you offer studio headshots in Cranleigh?

Yes. I offer studio headshots in Cranleigh for LinkedIn, websites, speaker profiles, press use and business portraits.

The session is guided throughout, so you won’t be left wondering what to do with your face, hands or posture.

We’ll work through simple direction, flattering lighting and a few different expressions so you leave with professional headshots that feel like you, not a stiff corporate ID photo.

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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