A young boy with long hair sitting on the floor, smiling, in a room with a blurred background, captured in black and white.

Portrait Photography

Teesside & North East

Relaxed, natural portrait photography for families, children, couples, and pets — photographed in your home or at a location we choose together.

No studio pressure. No awkward posing. Just comfortable, real moments captured professionally.

Couples

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Children

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Pets

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Family

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Personal & Branding

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Couples ✳︎ Children ✳︎ Pets ✳︎ Family ✳︎ Personal & Branding ✳︎

Portraits That Feel Natural

I don’t work from a studio — instead, I photograph portraits where people (and pets) feel most comfortable. That might be your home, a favourite outdoor spot, or a meaningful local location.

This approach is ideal for:

  • Children who feel more at ease in familiar surroundings

  • Pets behaving naturally

  • Families wanting relaxed, lifestyle-style images

A young boy sitting on the grass outdoors, looking at the camera with a neutral expression, dressed in brown overalls with a cream long-sleeve shirt underneath, in a park or natural setting with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A child looking at a small, fluffy dog that is lying on its back with its paws up. The child is close to the dog and appears to be gently observing or playing with it.

Ideal Locations Across Teesside

Sessions can take place at your home or at a location we agree together. Popular options include parks, woodland, beaches, and urban settings across Middlesbrough, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Redcar, Guisborough, and the surrounding areas.

I’m always happy to suggest locations if you’re unsure.

What I Photograph

Family & Children

Relaxed, candid images captured in a familiar or fun environment.

Pet Photography

Sessions designed around your pet’s comfort, energy, and routine — at home or outdoors.

Couples & Lifestyle

Natural portraits without stiff posing, perfect for anniversaries, engagements, or everyday moments.

Personal & Branding Portraits

Clean, modern portraits for individuals and creatives, photographed on location.

What’s Included

  • Calm, friendly guidance throughout

  • Professional-grade cameras, lenses & lighting

  • Natural colour editing

  • Secure online gallery

  • Easy downloading and sharing

A young girl with brown hair and a red shirt holding black and pink balloons at a celebration or party.
People running in a trail race in a wooded park, wearing athletic clothes and sunglasses, with some bib numbers visible.
A young girl with long hair holding a microphone in front of her mouth, wearing a floral dress, in a room with balloons in the background.

Mini On-Location Portrait Session

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  • Up to 30 minute session

  • At your home or an agreed outdoor location

  • Family, children, couples, or pets

  • Professionally edited images

  • Private online gallery for viewing & download

1 Hour On-Location Portrait Session

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  • Up to 60 minute session

  • At your home or an agreed outdoor location

  • Family, children, couples, or pets

  • Professionally edited images

  • Private online gallery for viewing & download

A child with curly hair smiling and hugging a small dog with scruffy fur.

“Mark was absolutely fantastic, took photos of my newborn baby girl made me feel so comfortable too! The photos are stunning and I can’t wait for him to do more of her! I can’t highly recommend Mark”

Former Customer

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