Professional Editorial Portrait Photography

A female model wearing a black jumper and blue jeans stands in a photography studio against a dark grey backdrop. She is posing for portrait photographer, James A Photography.
Two young mountainbikers stand at the foot of a large concrete dam covered in graffiti on a bright sunny day. They are wearing black and yellow clothing and holding crash helmets in their hands.
Professional portrait photo of a smartly-dressed man with brown hair, a beard and moustache. He is sitting on a black armchair with his legs crossed and is smiling while looking away from the camera.

Professional Portrait Photographer UK

Professional editorial portrait photography comes in all shapes and sizes, from magazine editorial photography, model portfolios and lifestyle shots, where the character of the individual really shines through. Whatever form of editorial portrait photography you’re looking for, I will deliver high-quality, creative professional photos that you will love.

While some people feel nervous in front of a camera, others flourish, so I promise to make you feel as comfortable as possible throughout the shoot. And although I take a professional approach to portrait photography, I think it is important to let the personality of the individual shine through in each photograph. So, whether you want a relaxed and fun editorial portrait photography session, or you’re looking for a professional portrait photographer to capture shots for your portfolio or business, get in touch now to discuss your needs.

I regularly work with clients in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol, London and throughout the UK on a range of portrait photography services, including:

Magazine and Catalogue Photography | Editorial Photography | Studio Portrait Photography

Outdoor Portraits | Modeling Portfolios | Fashion Photography | Commercial and Business Portraits

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Black and white portrait photography of a middle-aged woman with shoulder-length grey hair sitting on a wooden chair in a photography studio. She is leaning sideways against the back of the chair while laughing in a relaxed manner.
A young professional woman wearing smart casual linen trousers and a cardigan sits in a tan leather armchair smiling for the camera. She is surrounded by a smart office environment and the warm glow of a lamp behind her lights up the scene.
Portrait photography of a young man standing in a photography studio against a light grey background. He is wearing a brown shirt and black trousers and is standing in a relaxed stance with his arms casually crossed.
A male surfer sits on a sandy beach in the sunshine leaning back against an orange surfboard. He is wearing a black and red wetsuit and is being photographed by editorial photographer, James A Photography.
Relaxed portrait photography of a woman wearing a light blue shirt and white trousers. She is standing against a white brick wall while being photographed by a portrait photographer.
Professional business portrait of a middle-aged white man with short hair sitting on a wooden stool in a photography studio. He is wearing a navy blazer and trousers and crisp white shirt and is smiling slightly in a friendly manner.
Editorial portrait photography of mountain biker sitting on wall covered in street art. She is laughing while talking to someone behind the camera and is sitting with her mountain bike at her feet and helmet on her lap.
A man wearing a smart navy blue suit stands outside a large commercial office building with the brand name Parvalux on the top. It's a sunny day and the man is being photographed by commercial photographer, James Aitken.
Professional business portrait of middle-aged middle eastern woman with short hair and a polka-dot blouse. She is wearing glasses and is photographed against a dark grey studio background.
A young man stands in the ocean wearing a suit, shirt and tie. The ocean is lapping at his knees as he looks towards the camera while adjusting his tie.
Relaxed portrait image of a middle-aged white man with short grey hair. He is sitting in a relaxed manner with one hand resting on his crossed legs. He is smiling and looking away from the camera while being photographed by James A Photography.
Black and white editorial photography of a man sitting on a surfboard in shallow water at the beach. He is looking directly at the camera while sitting in a relaxed manner with his arms resting on his knees.
Creative editorial photography of young man wearing black suit sitting on rocks in the ocean on a sunny day in Devon
Modern portrait photography of a young female business professional in a modern office environment. She is sitting on a tan leather sofa with a large pot plant in the background and is smiling while looking away from the camera.
Relaxed professional portrait of a woman wearing a pale blue shirt and white trousers, sitting in a brown leather armchair. She is surrounded by an office environment with the warm glow of a lamp lighting up the scene behind her.
Professional business portrait of a man with short hair. He is standing and leaning against a desk in a modern office environment. He is wearing a grey blazer, black top, blue jeans and trainers.
A relaxed portrait image of a middle-aged woman with shoulder-length grey hair. She is wearing a black top and red lipstick and is sitting sideway against the back of a wooden chair, while smiling in a relaxed way.
Black and white portrait photography of a young man sitting in a winding brick stairway. He is leaning forward with his elbows on his knees and is looking directly at the camera.
Studio photography of a young man wearing a dark grey coat and light blue jeans, sitting on a stool against a light grey studio background. He is sitting in a relaxed way and is looking directly at the camera.
Professional group portrait of three business professionals sitting on a tan leather sofa around a coffee table. They are smiling while looking at the camera.
Relaxed portrait photography in Bristol of a young man sitting in the window of a cafe looking out onto the street in Clifton. He is holding a small coffee cup and is smiling while he looks out of the window.
 
Lifestyle portrait photography of businesswoman working in cafe in Lyme Regis, Dorset. She is wearing a grey t-shirt and is sitting at a wooden table with a notepad, laptop and cup of coffee.

What My Clients Say…

“I can't praise James A Photography more highly. James instantly made me feel very relaxed, leading to photos that had a calm, happy and spontaneous vibe that felt 'very me”

- Sara-Jane Williams

 
Male model with short brown hair, wearing a grey coat during portrait photography in a studio against a dark grey studio background. He is looking past the camera while being photographed by an editorial portrait photographer.
Behind-the-scenes photo of young woman modeling in photography studio. She is standing on one leg and pulling a silly face with a white studio backdrop in the background.
Professional business portrait of a man wearing a navy blazer and light blue shirt. He is standing in a factory environment with blue plastic crates stacked behind him, while being photographed by a business portrait photographer.
Portrait photography of a male surfer sitting on a large piece of driftwood on a sandy beach next to an upright orange surfboard. He is wearing a black and red wetsuit and is leaning forward with his arms resting casually on his knees.
Friendly portrait photograph of a middle-aged man with short grey hair. He is wearing a light blue shirt and suit trousers while sitting on a leather sofa.
Creative and colourful portrait photography of a young white female model in her twenties. She has shoulder-length dark brown hair and is wearing a black jumper. The photographer has used colourful pink and purple lighting to create a cool pink glow.
Black and white side profile of young male model for modelling portfolio headshots. He is standing in a studio against a grey background while being photographed by a professional photographer.
Black and white portrait photography of a female model with long blonde hair. She is laughing while tilting her head back. She is sitting on a wooden stool in a photography studio with a white backdrop behind her.
Female model with tribal makeup in portrait photographer shoot standing against a dark blue studio background
A man stands outside a wooden cabin surrounded by trees. He is wearing a turquoise fleece and is standing with his hands in his pockets while smiling happily.
Black and white photography of a male business professional sitting on a stool in a photography studio with a white backdrop behind him. He is wearing a white shirt and tie and suit trousers.
Photograph of a young woman with long curly blonde hair, sitting on a stool in a photography studio. She is wearing a black jumper and blue jeans and is looking directly at the camera.
Black and white editorial photography of a man wearing a blazer and crisp white suit sitting in an armchair. He is smiling joyfully as he rests his arm on his knee.
Portrait photography in South Somerset of Kevin McCloud on the set of Grand Designs
Creative editorial photography of young male model with creative blue lighting
A smiling man stands against a white brick wall with his hands in his pockets. He is wearing a navy blue blazer and crisp white shirt while posing for a corporate photographer.
Creative portrait photography of female model using pink and blue lighting
Black and white editorial portrait photography of mountain biker sitting on bike between two concrete walls covered in graffiti. He is standing with his mountain bike while looking directly at the camera.
Black and white portrait photography of young man in his twenties. He has short hair and is wearing a dark coat over a t-shirt. He has a silver necklace chain in his mouth in a quirky portraiture photo style.
Portrait photography of a young man standing on a street outside historical buildings with black railings in Clifton, Bristol. The man is wearing a khaki jacket and a blue t-shirt and is standing in a casual manner with his hands in his jean pockets.
Black and white portrait photography of young man in black shirt in photography studio in Devon. He is smiling slightly and looking to his left past the camera.
A young man wearing a grey shirt with tattoos on his forearms stands in a photography studio. He has his arms casually crossed against his chest and is looking up towards the ceiling while smiling.
Black and white editorial portrait photography of a young white man in his twenties. He is sat in the shallow ocean at a beach and is wearing a black suit and white shirt. In the background, you can see the coastline retreating.
Professional business portrait of a smartly-dressed man in a navy blue suit. He is sitting on a wooden chair in the corner of a room, leaning forward with his elbows resting on his knees.
Editorial portrait of middle-aged woman with shoulder-length grey hair. She is wearing a royal blue jumper and is leaning sideways against the back of a chair in a photography studio.
Creative model photography of a young female model with dark brown hair tied up in two buns. She is holding her hands up to her face using her fingers to make a creative gesture.
Light and airy portrait photography of a business porfessional in his office. He is sitting at a wooden table with his laptop and a notepad.
Creative editorial portrait of middle-aged ww-hite blonde woman. She is standing in the shallow ocean and is kicking water up with her foot. She is wearing a black t-shirt and light blue jeans.
Editorial portrait photography of a middle-aged man with short grey hair wearing a t-shirt and a blue apron. He is standing in front of a wooden wall, leaning on a wooden counter.
Portrait photography of business owner in Somerset dressed in casual t-shirt and jeans sitting on a chesterfield leather sofa
Creative editorial photography of male model sitting in the ocean wearing a black suit
Editorial portraiture of a middle-aged white woman with blonde hair. She is sitting on a beach in front of a large octopus sand sculpture. It's a sunny day and she is wearing a hat and black tank top.
Smiling woman holding on to stair banister
Man laughing while looking relaxed against a grey studio background
Male model wearing dark blue puffa jacket sitting on stool in photography studio during portrait photography shoot. He is smiling slightly and sitting in a relaxed manner on a wooden stool in front of a light grey studio background.
Editorial portrait photography of mountain biker standing with bike between two concrete walls covered in graffiti. The female mountainbiker is walking towards the camera with her bike to one side.
Creative editorial portrait photography of male model wearing black suit and white shirt walking towards camera in the ocean. It's a bright cunny day and the model is wearing sunglasses while looking directly at the camera.
Middle-aged man with short grey hair wearing a striped jumper and grey jeans stands in a large garden on a slightly cloudy day. He is smiling happily at the camera while posing for portrait photographer, James Aitken.
Black and white photo of a man sitting on a stool in a photography studio against a studio background. He is smiling happily while looking slightly past the camera.
Portrait photography of a young man in his twenties. He is standing in a photography studio and is wearing a dark blue shirt. He has very short black hair and has his hands in his pockets.
Editorial photography of a young female model in her early twenties. She has dark brown shoulder-length hair and is wearing a bright yellow coat. She is standing in a skate park at night, holding a skateboard behind her shoulders.
Business portrait of a young man with dark brown hair, wearing a crisp white shirt and suit trousers. He is smiling while standing with his arms crossed against a photography studio background.
Female model with long light brown hair looking over shoulder in studio for portrait photoshoot in Devon.
Relaxed portrait of a women with long brown hair, wearing a white top and linen trousers, standing in a room with pot plants behind her. She is laughing happily while standing in a relaxed way with her hands in her pockets.
Relaxed image of a man sitting on a pink sofa wearing a pale blue suit. He is holding a cup of coffee and is smiling while looking away from the camera.
Black and white high-contract portrait photography of a male business professional wearing a smart suit. He is sitting against a white wall, leaning forwards with his arms on his knees.
Man wearing white shirt standing with arms folded
Friendly portrait photograph of a middle-aged woman with long grey hair. She is wearing a silver necklace and black shirt and is smiling softly while looking to her left.
A young woman with long black hair smiles joyfully at the camera. She is wearing a grey blouse and sits in a photography studio against a light grey background.
Fun portrait photography of woman wearing casual clothes paddling in the sea in Lyme Regis
Woman with short brown hair and green jumper sitting on sofa smiling
 
Outdoor portrait photography of woman with short brown hair wearing Rab coat leaning against wooden table

What My Clients Say…

“James was a delight to work with, very sensitive to the fact that the people attending my retreat could not be photographed in a way that made them identifiable. The photos he took were great and I have been using them extensively in my marketing. Would definitely recommend him!”

- Katherine Almond

 
 

Creative Portrait Photographer

I use full-frame Nikon DSLR cameras with professional lenses and editing software to delivery high-quality shots that you can be proud of. I also have a 9-foot portable studio and professional lighting equipment that I can bring to your home or place of work if you require studio portrait photography.

The choice of location is up to you, whether you want to use my portable studio in the comfort of your own home or place of business, or travel to a local destination with an interesting backdrop. Many people have a favourite location and enjoy a relaxed shoot in beautiful natural surroundings outdoors.

Business portrait of James Shakespeare, Businessowner of EVO in Somerset standing in front of red brick wall and blue EVO sign
 
Portrait photography of woman sitting in cafe with a cup of coffee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about my portrait and editorial photography services.

  • It really depends on your needs and the project brief. Sometimes, it's possible to get the perfect shots really quickly. Whereas, other times it requires a little more persistence to get shots you're satisfied with. We'll discuss your needs before and during the portrait shoot to ensure we hit the nail on the head and deliver photographs you love.

  • In order to capture shots you're happy with, it's important you wear something you're comfortable in for your portrait photoshoot. Of course, your clothing depends largely on the brief and your requirements. At the end of the day, this is your portrait shoot, so it's entirely up to you, or your stylist, what you choose to wear.

  • I'm happy to be led by you concerning your choice of location - whether this be a portrait shoot in your own home, at the park, the beach, or any other indoor or outdoor setting. If required, I can usually recommend a nice location for your editorial or portrait photoshoot.

  • Prices vary depending on the distance, quantity of photos required and length of time on the job. As every job is different, I price each job individually. I'm always happy to discuss your requirements and provide a bespoke price to suit your needs, so please get in touch to discuss your photography project.

  • If you prefer to come to me for your studio photography session, I have a studio located in my home in Axminster, Devon. The local train station is only a 10-minute walk from my home and this is located on the main line from London Waterloo to Exeter. I am able to provide refreshments in the form of drinks and light snacks, if required.