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Corporate Headshots for a Growing Leicester Law Firm

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working with a multi-service law firm in Leicester who recently expanded their crime department. With new recruits joining the team, the firm wanted to update their professional headshots and refresh the existing staff portraits to ensure consistency across their website and marketing materials.

Consistent Corporate Photography for a Professional Brand

We photographed each team member against a clean white backdrop, giving the firm a unified look for their “Meet the Team” page. Consistency is especially important for law firms and other client-facing businesses, as it helps build trust, professionalism, and a clear brand identity online.

Team Photography with a Local Touch

Alongside the individual corporate headshots, we also created some team photos in the local Leicester area. These more relaxed, outdoor shots highlight the firm’s approachable side while still maintaining a professional tone. They’ll work perfectly across their website, social media, and recruitment campaigns.

Why Update Headshots When Your Team Grows?

Keeps your website up to date and trustworthy
Ensures all staff are represented consistently
Provides fresh content for marketing and press use
Shows professionalism and attention to detail

Book Your Corporate Headshots in Leicester

If your company is expanding or you’d like to refresh your staff portraits, I offer corporate headshots in Leicester tailored to your business needs. Whether it’s clean studio-style images or more relaxed team photography, I work efficiently and deliver high-quality results to help your business make the right impression.

📩 [Get in touch today] to arrange your corporate headshot session in Leicester.

White background corporate headshot of Leicester law firm solicitor

**Professional staff portrait for Leicester multi-service law firm**

Grey background corporate headshot of Leicester law firm solicitor

Updated headshot of new crime department recruit in Leicester law firm

**Consistent business headshots for law firm website in Leicester**

**Team photo of Leicester law firm staff in local city surroundings**

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January 2025 was busy with Headshots

Headshot & Portrait Photographer Leicester

Why January is the Perfect Time for a New Professional Headshot in 2025

As a professional corporate photographer, I’ve noticed a clear trend every January: business owners and professionals flocking to update their headshots. But why is the start of the year such a popular time for this? And why is having a professional headshot more essential than ever in 2025? Let’s dive in.

New Year, New Professional Image

January is synonymous with fresh starts and goal-setting. Many professionals use this time to update their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and company websites. A professional headshot is a key element of this personal brand refresh—it sends the message that you are up to date, credible, and ready for new opportunities.

First Impressions Matter More Than Ever

In today’s digital-first world, your headshot is often the first impression you make. Whether you’re networking online, applying for new roles, or marketing your business, a high-quality, professional image sets you apart from the competition. With remote work and virtual networking continuing to grow in 2025, your online presence is just as important as your in-person one.

Trust and Credibility in Business

People do business with those they trust, and a polished, professional headshot conveys confidence, approachability, and competence. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or job seeker, investing in a quality headshot strengthens your personal brand and helps establish trust with potential clients, employers, and connections.

AI and Digital Enhancements: Standing Out in a Crowded Market

With advancements in AI and digital imaging, it’s easier than ever for people to create and edit images. However, there’s no substitute for a professionally lit, composed, and retouched headshot that captures your authenticity. A professional photographer ensures that your image reflects your best self—free from awkward angles, poor lighting, or over-processed filters.

The Competitive Edge for Professionals

If you’re in a leadership position, a consultant, or a business owner, your headshot is part of your brand. A modern, high-quality image can make the difference between being noticed and being overlooked. Whether you’re featured in press releases, speaking engagements, or corporate websites, an updated professional headshot ensures you present yourself in the best possible way.

Conclusion: Invest in Yourself This Year

With 2025 bringing more digital interactions than ever, a professional headshot is a crucial asset for anyone looking to stand out. If you haven’t updated yours in a while, now is the perfect time to invest in your professional image. After all, your headshot is more than just a photo—it’s your personal brand’s first impression.

Ready for a fresh, modern look? Let’s capture your best self for 2025!

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Leicester Law Firm Photographer - Business Portraits & Headshots

Professional company photographs taken on location

I’ve been photographing the amazing people over at Johnson Astills Solicitors for two years now. Their finance director introduced me to them as they had expressed an interest in having a branding and marketing refresh.

Johnson Astills are based in the heart of Leicester City, in the Mattioli Woods building at the bottom of New Walk.

My first shoot there was a full day, and we managed to get 75% of the company photographed. I then went in a few months later to capture the rest. JA have a pretty complex but brilliant website where when you click on a persons bio the image then floats above the rest of the site. I really like this design feature, but it means slightly more editing for me.. I have to remove the background from each photo. I visit JA 3-4 times a year now as they seem to be in a constant state of growth taking on new members of staff for all departments.

Take a look at a few of the photos taken over the years

I also capture some team photos for the various departments, Family, Litigation, Crime etc

It’s fair to say we have fun on these shoots!

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Aramas Law Lifestyle & Branding Shoot Manchester

Manchester Law Firm Branding shoot for Vogue Turkey

Environmental & Lifestyle portrait shoot for UK and UAE Family Law Firm Aramas

Samara from Aramas Law in Manchester has become somewhat or a regular client over the last two years. I make the trip up there 2-3 times a year so Samara can update her headshots, get new team members photographed and get some lifestyle/branding shots as well.

This particular shoot in October 2024 was a particularly interesting one, as Samara was being featured in Vogue Magazine Turkey.

We put together a mood board for some shot ideas, and we would be using her office space in Manchester City. I also had the idea of using a side street as it looked interesting and the light was good.

Overall we shot just over 200 images, and I edited 99. Here are a few of my favourites.

And here is the final article, and a hi res version of the shot used in it.

The image used in the article, Vogue Turtey

Also on the day we updated Samara’s headshots, all in a 1.5hr shoot.

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New Year New Photos, Leicester Photographer wrap up!

Portrait Photographer in Leicester

End of 2023, beginning of 2024!

My end of year was a little quiet work wise, which was nice as I’d completed lots in October & November.

I completed a shoot at Everyone Active Enderby, they have a new soft play area and required shots of the facility empty and in use. I had 15 mins from when the last bit of cleaning was completed to when the kids arrived to play and test out the equipment.

Derby Everyone Active has something very similar and i’ve seen how popular that was when I photographed it last year.

My last job of the year was for the amazing Furnley House, recording their MD’s end of year round up presentation which also featured future goals.

They had a special guest, none other than my mum’s favourite exercise and nutrition expert from the 1980’s, Rosemary Conley.

I set up one camera on a tripod with a wireless mic, and had another camera which I used to walk around and capture other angles etc.

Three video clips were edited on the first week of 2024 and delivered to their marketing department.

On December 28th it was wedding time.. not mine, but I co-led the ‘Jay Nandha’ wedding team for their last wedding of the year at Winstanley House. Jay was away in India visiting family so his team assembled to get the job done. Jay will now edit photos and videos for the happy couple.

On the 29th December, my website took a headshot booking.

Did you know you can now book and pay for your session directly from my site, it’s so simple!

the session took place in Oadby on the 2nd Jan.

5th Jan I was back working for Everyone Active, this time in Derby. A full day capturing the whole site so they have enough images for the next three months to use for marketing.

Saturday 6th It was a very quick shoot at Enderby Everyone Active capturing the new party rooms in action.

Sunday, it was off to Birmingham to shoot my good friend Dan Hawkins doing his roaming bongo drums gig!

This blew me away, it’s so simple, yet so effective!! I was tasked with shooting mostly photos but grabbing some 4k video too. The shots turned out great!! There was also a violin player there, she was awesome too!.

Tuesday 9th I was back to GP3 Financial Solutions in Oadby, they last had me in during the summer of 2022 for team headshots. There was now 5 new people to photograph and a group to shoot too. Brilliant people here, always super prepared and ready for the shoot. I delivered the retouched images later that day, check out this email reply sent after they received the photos…

Wednesday 10th It was back to Johnson Astills in Leicester for more photos of the associate partners and also the new recruits. whilst there we also topped up the image library of the various teams.

That brings us right back to the today, Thursday 11th Jan..

Today was back to back meetings, Networking over breakfast, end of year accountant meet, creative design agency followed by the Trustees of LAMP.. who are considering have me join the board!

Phew…

What a start to the year!