An author portrait appears on book jackets, publisher pages, festival programs and press features. It is part of your identity as a writer — and a thoughtful photo helps readers and publishers take you seriously.
Reflect your writing
Your portrait should hint at the world of your work. A literary novelist, a business author and a children’s writer each call for a different tone. We plan wardrobe, setting and mood so the image feels true to you and your genre.
Authenticity over formality
Readers connect with authors who feel real. A relaxed, genuine portrait is far more engaging than a stiff, over-formal pose. The goal is to look like someone a reader would want to spend a few hundred pages with.
Practical formats
Publishers often need specific crops and both colour and black-and-white versions. We capture a range of framing and orientations so your portrait works everywhere from a small jacket flap to a full-page feature.
Prepare to relax
As with any portrait, the best results come when you are comfortable. Bring a couple of wardrobe options, arrive unrushed, and let us handle the direction.
Publishing soon? Book an author portrait session and present yourself at your best.
