Real moments — captured calmly, beautifully, and honestly.

I photograph founders and personal brands, families, weddings, and professional teams — with natural direction, flattering light, and a relaxed feel that never looks forced.

With 26+ years’ experience, I create photographs that make you feel genuinely seen — confident, authentic, and proud to share.

Everyone deserves to feel proud of how they show up to the world.

That one photograph that finally feels like you — confident, authentic, and completely aligned.

Whether you’re building a personal brand that attracts the right clients, leading a professional team that needs to look as credible as the expertise you offer, or wanting to freeze the love and connection in your family right now… I create relaxed, natural portraits that make you feel seen, proud, and quietly powerful every time you look at them.

I’m James Bignell, a portrait and commercial photographer with over 26 years’ experience. Based just outside London.

Family, Event and Weddings

I’m an award-winning family, wedding and event photographer, capturing real moments with honesty and warmth. My approach is relaxed and unobtrusive, focusing on genuine connection and images that still feel true years later.

A woman with blonde hair, smiling, wearing a sleeveless denim top and jeans, sitting on a countertop with her right arm resting on a glass jar and her legs crossed, in a bright room with large windows and decorative vases with green flowers.

Personal Branding

Relaxed, natural portraits that show personality and professionalism. Ideal for consultants, founders, creatives and freelancers.

A woman with short brown hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a black blazer, white shirt, and jewelry, standing against a white background.

Professional Headshots

Clean, modern portraits for LinkedIn, websites and company profiles. Shotat your workplace — either on a simple backdrop or in great natural light just outside your office.

Natural Portrait Photography - For work, life and everything in between

A young man with black hair, glasses, and light skin, dressed in a black suit, white shirt, and a green tie with blue patterns, posing in an indoor setting with a blurred background.