Headshot Photography

Headshots should feel professional without feeling generic. My approach is simple and considered: relaxed direction, flattering light and enough personality to make the image feel recognisably yours. Whether you need an individual headshot, actor portrait or consistent imagery for a whole team, sessions are available at your workplace or on location. Available in Greater Manchester and across the whole UK and beyond.

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Professional corporate headshot of a man in a navy blazer against a grey background
Smiling woman in a blue floral dress photographed outdoors for a professional headshot
Young man in a black top photographed against a bright blue studio background
Studio headshot of a woman in a black turtleneck against a dark teal background
Woman in an orange blazer photographed against a bold yellow studio background
Professional headshot of a man in a blue suit against a light grey background
Smiling woman in a silver blazer photographed against a pink studio background
Black and white corporate portrait of a man in a suit with his arms crossed
Relaxed professional headshot of a smiling man in a light grey jumper with his arms folded
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Relaxed studio headshot of a man in a white T-shirt against a dark blue background
Close-up professional headshot of a woman against a soft blue studio background
Playful professional portrait of a woman in a green blazer adjusting her glasses
Candid-style headshot of a bald man wearing glasses and laughing against a dark background
Playful portrait of a woman looking over her glasses against a dark studio background
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Black and white portrait of a young man in a white vest against a plain background
Creative studio headshot of a woman in black against a blue background
Environmental portrait of a man in a red turtleneck surrounded by greenery
Professional portrait of a red-haired woman in glasses seated beside warm interior lighting
Dramatic studio headshot of a woman wearing a blue headscarf against a dark background
Corporate headshot of a man in a grey blazer against a neutral studio background
Corporate headshot of a woman in a black blazer against a light grey background
Close-up headshot of a bearded man against a dark background
Outdoor professional headshot of a man in a blue shirt with greenery behind him
Outdoor portrait of a woman in a blue dress seated in a garden setting
Corporate portrait of a man wearing glasses and a dark suit against a light grey background
Studio headshot of a red-haired woman in a black top against a grey background
Professional headshot of a dark-haired man in a checked suit with his hand beneath his chin
Close-up headshot of a young woman against a light grey studio background
Colourful studio headshot of a smiling woman lit with pink and blue light
Side-lit studio portrait of a man looking away against a dark green background
Environmental corporate headshot of a blonde woman in a white shirt photographed in a workplace
Professional portrait of a blonde woman in black with her arms folded against a dark background
Studio headshot of a red-haired woman in a dark blazer against a dark green background
Outdoor professional portrait of a smiling red-haired woman in a striped top
Close-up beauty-style headshot of a woman against a dark green studio background
Studio headshot of a woman in red dungarees and a black top against a dark background
Corporate headshot of a man wearing glasses and a grey blazer against a green background
Professional headshot of a woman in a white top against a green studio background
Corporate headshot of a woman photographed against a green background
Close-up corporate headshot of a man wearing glasses against a light grey background
Professional headshot of a smiling woman against a light grey studio background
Corporate headshot of a smiling man against a light grey background

Case Studies

  • Grid of consistent corporate staff headshots photographed against a green background

    Lloyds Bank

    The Lloyds Bank commission focused on creating consistent, professional headshots across multiple teams and locations. A unified approach helped strengthen their visual identity while keeping the process efficient and repeatable.

    Case Study
  • National Long COVID Conference stage with closing presentation screen and seated panel

    BSPRM

    The BSPRM partnership brings together event, PR and headshot photography across an ongoing programme of work. This full-service approach creates consistent imagery for marketing, reporting and member engagement.

    Case Study

  • Muscular Dystrophy

    Documentary photography for Muscular Dystrophy UK, capturing people, lived experiences and community stories with a sensitive and natural approach.

    Case Study
  • Night-time corporate photograph of a security officer beside a marked response vehicle

    Capricorn Security

    The Capricorn Security project brought together photography across teams, locations and services to build a consistent visual identity. The resulting image library supports marketing, press and digital communications.

    Case Study

  • The A World

    Ongoing photography for The A World, a non-profit supporting people with autism and their families, combining event and documentary photography across its community activities and services.

    Case Study

  • Positive Footprints

    Photography for Positive Footprints, capturing its work with schools and young people through natural portraits, event coverage and documentary imagery.

    Case Study
  • Exterior architectural photograph of Co-op Live Arena in Manchester

    Co-Op Live

    See how the Co-op Live commission captured the arena’s exterior, interiors and architectural detail. The final images were created for property marketing, press and presentations.

    Case Study
  • OOH advertising campaign displayed across a busy Manchester city-centre building

    Dept x Tinder

    The DEPT x Tinder commission documented an OOH campaign across Manchester using stills and timelapse. The final imagery showed how the campaign worked in busy public spaces and supported client reporting.

    Case Study

  • BGH Match

    Event photography for BGH Match, capturing networking, presentations and attendee interactions through natural, engaging candid-style coverage.

    Case Study
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What people are saying…

  • "Brilliant and would wholeheartedly recommend."

    Ben

  • manchester based personal brand photographer harley bainbridge

    “They capture my essence and make me look like the best version of myself.”

    Judith Rafferty

  • manchester based professional headshot photographer harley bainbirdge

    “Harley is a talented photographer with a true creative eye.”

    Caroline Canty

  • manchester professional headshot photographer harley bainbridge

    Wonderful headshots, thank you!

    Rachel Gladwin

  • Manchester linkedin headshot photography by Harley Bainbridge Photography

    “I'm well chuffed with them.”

    Stephen Slater

  • manchester portrait photographer harley bainbridge

    “Great photos taken, really professional and down to earth”

    Marvin Smith

  • headshot session photography manchester

    “Harley took the time to find out more about me... and exactly what I needed.”

    Verity Hogan

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