• Personal branding photographer in London capturing natural professional portrait of business owner

    The Photographer for people who hate having their photo taken

  • Black and white headshot of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a white t-shirt, sitting against a dark background, looking directly at the camera with her hand resting on her neck.

    The Photographer for people who hate having their photo taken

  • Natural personal branding portrait of entrepreneur photographed in London

    The Photographer for people who hate having their photo taken

  • Personal branding photography of a woman with brown hair standing in a kitchen, smiling, with a bowl of assorted fruit including apples, oranges, and a lemon on the countertop in front of her.

    The Photographer for people who hate having their photo taken

  • Headshot of a man with brown hair and blue eyes wearing a blue shirt standing outdoors in front of green foliage.

    The photographer for people who hate having their photo taken

Claire Ballard London photographer specialising in natural headshots and personal branding photography

Hate having your photo taken? Think you’re not photogenic? You’re not alone and you’re in the right place.

Hello. I’m Claire and one of my superpowers is capturing natural, professional photographs of people who are camera-shy. It’s why I’m known as the photographer for people who hate having their photo taken.

I’m based in south east London and I photograph personal branding sessions, headshots and events across London, working with business owners, entrepreneurs and corporate teams who want photographs that feel relaxed and authentic but still have that editorial polish.

There’s no awkward posing and no standing around wondering what to do with your hands. Just natural photographs that genuinely capture the people in them.

Whether you need personal branding photography to boost your visibility, ‘not-so-corporate’ corporate headshots, authentic team photos, or photography to capture a special event, I’d love to work with you.

The result? Photographs you’ll actually want to use everywhere — LinkedIn, your website, Instagram, PR features, your book cover.

If you’d like to know more about why I’m known as the photographer for people who hate having their photo taken, you can find out more here. And if you’d like to know more about me and what I get up to when I’m not behind the camera, you can find out more here…

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PERSONAL BRANDING
MINI SESSIONS IN LONDON

APRIL 18th

Would you love to have gorgeous, natural photos that you're proud to share with the world? Are you looking to stand out in today's competitive marketplace?

A couple of times a year I run Personal Branding Mini Photoshoots, which are the perfect way to showcase your expertise, skills and unique style to help you connect with your dream clients. Headshots that capture the essence of you, and show you at your very best. And all captured in a fun, relaxed 30 minute session in Central London.

So if you're ready to take your personal brand to the next level, click below to find out more and book your session. With my expertise and guidance, you'll be on your way to building a powerful brand that sets you apart from the competition.

MORE INFO
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“I had a wonderful experience working with Claire. From the moment we started, she had a real talent for putting me at ease, I felt relaxed and comfortable throughout the entire shoot.

What stood out most was how genuinely engaged she was. You could tell she cared about every single shot, bringing real energy and attention to each moment. The results speak for themselves, I had such difficulty choosing my final images because the standard across the whole gallery was so high that I ended up going back for a second round of selections.

I highly recommend Claire to anyone looking for a photographer who combines real skill with a warm, professional approach.”

- AUSTE MICKUNAITE

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

PERSONAL BRANDING PHOTOGRAPHY

Personal branding photography is designed for business owners, consultants and entrepreneurs who want to show up confidently online. Instead of relying on a single headshot, a branding session creates a bank of professional images you can use across your website, LinkedIn, press features and social media. These photographs help communicate who you are, how you work and what it feels like to work with you. The sessions are all guided so you don’t have to know what to do with your hands, where to look. Just leave that all to me.

Personal Branding Photography

Headshot
PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional headshots are often the first image people see when they encounter you online. Whether for LinkedIn, your company website or speaking engagements, a strong headshot helps create a confident and professional first impression. My headshot sessions are relaxed and guided so you feel comfortable in front of the camera and leave with photographs you’re genuinely happy to use.

Headshot Photography

EVENT
PHOTOGRAPHY

Professional event photography captures the energy, atmosphere and key moments of conferences, networking events, launches and corporate gatherings. I photograph events across London, creating a collection of images that can be used for marketing, press coverage and future promotion, while allowing you to stay focused on hosting the event.

Event Photography

“Like many of us, I was feeling rather self-conscious about having my photo taken. Well, there was really no need, as Claire worked her magic, gave me plenty of pre-shoot tips and created such a relaxed environment on the day of the shoot. She managed to capture me as me! Not the me that I usually look like when a camera is shoved in front of my face! I am so pleased with the collection, some wonderful action photos of me cooking with the children and also some lovely, natural still shots. I couldn't recommend Claire more highly, she's a very gifted person, both in her ability to make you feel at ease & of course, her super set of photography skills.”

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- DANI MOSELEY

Whether you’re looking for a studio photoshoot or photography on location, I work with clients across London and the surrounding areas.

I’m based in South East London, with a studio in Penge (SE20), and regularly photograph personal branding sessions, headshots and events across the city. Recent shoots have taken place in areas including Dulwich, Beckenham, Bromley, Herne Hill, Clapham, Battersea, Pimlico, Richmond, Wimbledon, Barnes, Holland Park, Notting Hill, Westminster, Hampstead, Islington and East London.

I also frequently travel for photoshoots across Kent, Surrey and Sussex, and I’m always happy to work further afield if needed.

Over the years my work has taken me to some wonderful locations around the world, including Sri Lanka, the United States, France, Italy and Dubai.

LOCATIONS

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Personal branding photo of a business owner looking confidently at the camera, suitable for LinkedIn and online profiles
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Personal branding photography showing a female business owner sitting in a relaxed pose within her working environment, highlighting body language and brand personality
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A man with short brown hair, and blue eyes, wearing a dark blazer, light blue dress shirt, and jeans, standing with arms crossed and smiling in an indoor setting with warm lighting and decorative hanging lights.
Personal branding photography of a smiling woman with curly hair with pink streaks, sitting on a green upholstered armchair surrounded by large green indoor plants, wearing a light green t-shirt and jeans.
A headshot photoshoot of a smiling man in a navy sweater and white shirt sitting on a teal armchair in a modern clinical setting.
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