I’m a London-based portrait photographer and artist, commissioned by actor, corporate and fashion clients. I started developing and printing my own photos as a teenager (back in the film days!) and never looked back.
I love working with the variety of fascinating characters who pass through my studio. Everyone has a story to tell if you take the time to listen. Listening to their stories helps me to create original and authentic portraits.
Before the shoot, I chat with you find out what ideas and feelings you would like people to have when they see your picture. How do you want to be perceived? What audiences are envisaged for the photos and how will they be used?
My process for portrait photography is first finding the concepts and feelings to visualise the type of photos we’re going for – and only after getting clarity on this, picking up my camera.
Born in London, I live in London with my wife and three children.
I’ve had three shows of my photographs in London, the first “BIG” at York Street Gallery in Marylebone in 2023 and the second exhibition called “Majesty” last year at London Waterloo station.
My third solo show “Trip” runs from October 1 until the end of the year at my studio in Hammersmith.
You’re welcome to book a time to drop by and take a look.
Hiring a professional photographer ensures creative vision and expert guidance. I will use lighting, composition, and expert direction to make you look your best. All images are then retouched so give them a final polish. A good portrait photographer will provide tailored advice, making you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Investing in a professional portrait enhances your personal brand, supports career advancement, and gives you high-quality images that genuinely capture your distinct identity, essential for making an outstanding first impression.
When choosing a London portrait photographer, first review their portfolio to ensure their style matches your vision and expectations. Consider photographers who specialise in professional portraits, highlighting their experience capturing genuine personality and confidence. Look at client reviews for insights into their approach, professionalism, and ability to make clients comfortable.
Discuss your specific goals beforehand to evaluate their responsiveness and willingness to personalise your session. Location, pricing, availability, and the quality of their post-production should also influence your decision.
Ultimately, choose a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, clearly understands your needs, and therefore can deliver high-quality, professional results aligned with your goals.
A good headshot photograph captures your authentic personality clearly and professionally. Key factors include excellent lighting, sharp focus, appropriate background, and thoughtful composition. The subject’s expression should appear natural, confident, and engaging, reflecting approachability and professionalism. A successful headshot highlights your best features subtly and ensures you appear approachable to your intended audience. Effective wardrobe choices, minimal distractions, and professional editing enhance the image further. Ultimately, a strong headshot is one that instantly connects, makes a lasting impression, and accurately represents you or your brand, essential for professional use on LinkedIn, corporate websites, or industry-specific platforms, setting you apart from others.
To prepare for your photoshoot, start by discussing your goals and vision with your photographer in advance. Choose outfits that are professional, flattering, and aligned with your personal brand. Keep colours simple and avoid busy patterns or logos. Ensure clothing is clean, ironed, and fits well. Get plenty of rest beforehand, stay hydrated, and consider grooming such as haircuts or styling ahead of the session. Arrive relaxed and on time, bringing any necessary accessories or grooming items. Trust your photographer’s guidance during the session—they’ll help you with poses, expressions, and posture to capture authentic, confident portraits that genuinely represent you professionally.
The first step is a quick phone call to ask about yourself and the photos you’d like to have.
Either call me on 0777623 7673 (leave a message and I’ll call you back same day if I’m in a shoot) or email max@maxmarshallstudio.com with your number.
Everyone’s needs are different and I offer a bespoke service at Max Marshall Studio. After the call, I send you a shoot plan and you pay a small deposit to secure the booking.
Ricardo P Lloyd
“I recently worked with Max Marshall to update my portfolio shots, and it was an excellent experience. Max was incredibly professional and generous throughout the process, which resulted in stunning photos. His talent and dedication truly shine through in his work. I would definitely work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality photography. A fantastic person and an amazing professional!”
Casey Clowes
Loved working with Max today!. Max did my Actor headshots. He was very professional, very kind and made me feel at comfortable (this was my first ever photoshoot) whilst taking the photos (I don’t usually like having my pictures taken 🫣). He was accommodating of my knee injury and didn’t have me standing for too long.”
Mark McCord
“Max, I just saw the pics. They are brilliant. For once I didn’t look at a pic of myself and wince. You did a fantastic job of making a face for radio look ready for TV. Thank you so much.”
William Fitch
“It’s seldom anyone likes a picture of themselves, but I must say Max got it right. He’s patient and convivial and plays some nice tunes (not personally) in the background, which makes everything nice and relaxed. I walked away with a clutch of photos in different styles, change of clothes and backgrounds, and lighting effects too. This man knows his stuff.”
Andy Hawthorne
Max allowed plenty of time to discuss exactly what I hoped to get out of the session, to understand what I wanted my photographs to say about me. We talked about the different looks that could be achieved through changes of clothing, colours, backgrounds, lighting, etc. Result … very happy with my new headshots.
Sacha Vodegel Matzen
Max did a wonderful creative and collaborative shoot with my son for his spotlight and model book, we were delighted with the photos
Peter Panayi, Owner & Managing Director, Panayi Group
“Working with Max was a great experience. He was really organised and professional, which made everything go smoothly. Four of my team members usually dislike being photographed, but Max’s enthusiasm and warmth immediately put them at ease. Everyone genuinely enjoyed the shoot. We were so impressed that we’ve already booked Max again to take headshots for our new hire”
Diane Blaxland
“Max is warm, friendly and brilliant! He quickly put me at ease and captured exactly the message I wanted to convey in my professional headshot – he has a rare and special talent”
Natasha Voysey
“I usually hate having my picture taken, but Max made the experience surprisingly easy. He was patient, professional, and helped put me at ease throughout the session. The final photos turned out great—better than I expected. Highly recommend if you need quality images and a photographer who knows how to work with people who aren’t naturally comfortable in front of the camera.”
Jess O'Hara
“Max is wonderful and made me feel comfortable instantly. He guided the shoot to capture my essence (and best angles!). Very pleased with the outcome. Highly recommend. Thank you!”
Danijela Maljković
I am so happy I got my photographs taken at Max’s Studio – I love them! The photos were needed for an upcoming business article, and I had a relatively short notice so I’m really grateful that Max could do the shoot promptly, and he even sent the photos ahead of the deadline. I had an additional request to get some photos done outside – and he took extra effort to get great shots, even though it was a really sunny day with limited options. I will now gladly use these on all my platforms, thank you Max!
Cherilyn Tan
I did my professional photoshoot with Max for a magazine, the photos turned out exactly the way I wanted to portray myself, as myself, and no one else. Thank you for making me comfortable enough that I can bring out my true self without looking too fake or posed. I’m very appreciative of your ability to put me at ease, to capture what I had imagined myself to be. The photo was used for a magazine in the end, the edits made were natural looking like the way I wanted it!