Breathing life into brands through brand strategy and stunning brand photography.

"Hi I'm Laura, Creative Director, Brand Strategist & Brand Photographer"

If you need help with your brand strategy or you need some killer brand photography to help you stand out, I’d love to help you. With degrees in both Marketing and Photography followed by over 10 years of running my own creative business serving hundreds of clients, you can trust my recommendations and insight.

Branding Services

Photography Services

“Laura's professionalism and expertise were perfect for improving and focusing my brand.”
Jo DavidsonFemale Leadership Coach

I offer a range of branding services to help you reach your business goals

Brand Strategy

Brand Auditing

Branding for Startups

Do you need help with your business branding?

Are you driven by working less and earning more?
Incredibly skilled at the expertise your business runs on, but more comfortable with delegating the “creative brand stuff”?
Growing your team?

You know that in order to hit that next big profit goal or milestone you have in your mind, things probably need to change.

It’s time to shift away from the bootstrapping mindset you used to get things off the ground. You feel ready to embrace the ultrasonic power of delegating the “creative branding stuff” to a partner who can advise you and make your decision-making process around this part of your business easier, quicker and way more fun.

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Exactly what we needed

Making my yoga studio a beautiful zen space in the middle of the city centre has been a labour of love. Laura came in and captured this mood so that we could show new members what it’s like to join or even just try out any of the classes we have to offer. Laura has helped us so much with creating more social media posts and updating the website. The content shoot service is a great option for any small business owner like me.

Lissa Foley-Hughes – Yogalilies | Life & Lilies

Lissa Foley-Hughes

Yogalilies | Life & Lilies

The results from this are still paying off in my business now.

Laura offering this in-a-day branding service in a way that respects my time felt like a perfect fit. The results from this are still paying off in my business now.

Jo Davidson – Female Leadership Coach.

Jo Davidson

Female Leadership Coach

One of my best Creative Suppliers EVER

Laura is one of my best Creative suppliers EVER. Creating the magazine, and coaching has meant I have come into contact with hundreds of different creatives over the years from all over the world. Laura is one of THE best. She has a wonderful way with words and creates a hugely popular column for the magazine on branding and photography. We engaged her to shoot for the cover and also to shoot and direct a creative content crew when we covered a prestigious awards event. This is just the beginning, we will be hiring her a lot more in the future. Book her now, she’s worth the wait.

Tricia Scott- The Female CEO Magazine

Tricia Scott

The Female CEO Magazine

My retreat was levelled up enormously

I have a lovely community of Fitness and Wellness Pros from all over the UK and beyond. One of the highlights of the year is to host a luxe in-person retreat. After seeing the incredible photography work Laura did in San Diego I asked her to join us in a 6-Star Resort in Marbella, Spain. She did not disappoint. She was available to my delegates for mini branding photoshoot sessions, she was on the speaking lineup talking about implementing visibility into a fitness and wellness brand, and, we even had time to shoot a FABULOUS Personal Brand session for me. I love my photography, and my community have fallen in love with her too, I highly recommend her especially for online community-based businesses that host a retreat.

Yvonne Radley – Big Me Up Media

Yvonne Radley

Big Me Up Media

I have had great feedback

I booked a professional headshots photoshoot with Laura to coincide with a conference I was speaking at, as I’d seen some of the work she’d done for colleagues in my industry and it was great!
Despite having a very busy schedule on the day, Laura didn’t try to rush my session and found several locations to give a variety of different, interesting backdrops.
She put me at ease and I think that showed in the results! I have had great feedback on the photos I chose from the session, which I continue to use to this day.

Dr Julia Bramble – Social Media Manager

Dr Julia Bramble

Bramblebuzz Social Media

Laura is now a part of the Fliprunway family

I saw Laura doing her thing at a conference and knew she would be a great addition to my Fliprunway community and events. We have loved working with Laura to help us with workshop retreat photography, speaking and shooting a conference. She’s photographed an awards event and has been a compare and judge at a virtual awards event! We consider Laura to be a part of the Fliprunway family and will continue to work with her in the future. Such a talent!

Myra Tomlin-Reed – Fliprunway

Myra Tomlin-Reed

Fliprunway

Worth every penny

Working in marketing and public relations has a lot to do with image and reputation. It was crucial to me that my clients and future customers could see that I walked the talk and could be trusted. I had a bunch of scattered ideas when I decided to begin working with Laura on a Personal Brand Photoshoot project. She brought the best of these ideas together and over-delivered on planning, directing her creative crew, creating a social media buzz about the shoot, and creating subsequent content that showcased my business AND a collection of magnificent photos I love. If you’re looking to work with the real deal, you need to hire Laura. Trust me.

Kathryn Baird – Marketing Manager

Kathryn Baird

www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-baird/

I got the job

Changing industries in your career is tough. I re-trained and got the qualifications but really needed that little bit extra to get invited to interviews. I decided to try adding a relevant headshot to my job applications. Laura took this brief and really ran with it, so much so that this professional headshot was actually a talking point at the interview and then I got the job! Well worth the investment, I shall continue to recommend her to anyone looking to change up their career.

Thom Crowder – Water Sampler Northumbria Water

Thom Crowder

Northumbria Water

Happy to recommend

Me and the team at Michael Offord Optometrists are more than happy to recommend Laura. She was recommended to us back when we were celebrating our 35th anniversary of trading in 2016 and needed some professional photography. When it was time for us to get some fresh Team Photography in 2022 we knew straight away we wanted to work again with Laura. She always does a great job and is a delight to work with.

Michael Offord – Michael Offord Optometrists

Michael Offord

Michael Offord Optometrists

We highly recommend you get Laura’s expert help

We are very happy with our brand guidelines and feel confident about our next steps ahead. If you feel ready to be more in control of how to stay current in your market, we highly recommend you get Laura’s expert help.

Ian & Sharon Matthias – MCE Railway Safety.

Ian & Sharon Matthias

MCE Railway Safety

A Fantastic Creative Partner

We needed two types of Content Photography to update our marketing and website. Laura was brilliant at adapting her photographic and creative talents. We shot the entire product line at her studio and then worked together on a luxe fashion shoot. Laura was able to ask me the exact right questions to ensure the work she did support how I wanted our brand to be perceived. With a niche audience, my specifications were meticulous. She delivered on this and is a fantastic creative partner.

Claire – Laland & Bo

Claire

Laland and Bo

Fast AND Fantastic!

After meeting Laura at another photoshoot, I knew she would be the photographer to get an updated professional headshot just right for me. She worked around my busy schedule and I really liked the final work. Great job, highly recommend this service.

Liam Hodgson – Associate Director Incendium Consulting

Liam Hodgson

Incendium Consulting

Now I’m really ready to go for it

Setting up a business takes a LOT of guts, determination and focus. When I learned that Laura had a photography service to help me get a decent number of visual assets to pass to my website designer to sort out for me I was delighted. What’s more, she came to my home bakery and was exceptional at working around and with my kids too. Now I’m ready to get those online orders in.

Nicola Montgomery – La Petite Fleur Cakes

Nicola Montgomery

La Petite Fleur Cakes

My previous headshots felt a bit stiff

Coaching and mentoring staff as well as project managing several moving pieces at once makes me the central point of contact in my work. A huge part of this is being seen as calm and relatable. My previous headshots felt a bit stiff and I wanted to get this message across a bit better. I’m so happy with how this set of images came out. Definitely recommend.

Kate MacKay – NHS Consultant & Author

Kate MacKay

NHS & MUMAC Consulting

Order AND Action. An incredible talent! Laura YOU are magical!!!!

It took me seconds to feel on a deep level that Laura is a Goddess of order and action. That’s pretty rare for a Creative Talent as big and beautiful as hers. Shooting with Laura in the gorgeous La Jolla San Diego was a truly magical couple of hours. She brought out the best of me and I LOVE the photography. It’s so much more than just a photo shoot when you work with Laura. She has laser-insight, knows SO MUCH about how to articulate a brand and what’s more, she can break all of those big ideas into order and action that feels manageable.

Trish McKinnley – Manifesting Goddess

Trish McKinnley

I thought I was going to be nervous

I’d like to thank Laura for the great photoshoot experience she delivered for me. It was relaxed and productive. I was always going to hire her to do my headshots, her professionalism and creativity are second to none. I thought I was going to be nervous on our shoot day but Laura has a great way of making you feel relaxed and at ease, which I think has translated very well into the final results. I have no hesitation in recommending her.

Gerry King – Funeral Director Websites

Gerry King

Funeral Director Websites

This proves how disruptive we really are

One of the most important drivers for this recruitment agency is to disrupt the market we are in. We wanted to underline this by using team photography that feels non-stuffy or overly corporate. Laura is so skilled at getting anyone to relax in front of the camera. We will continue to hire her to capture our growing team.

Amit Pandit – Founder of APT Search

Bespoke Photography for APT Search E-Discovery Team Headshots Session

Amit Pandit

APT Search - eDiscovery & Legal Tech Recruitment

Visual Marketing Excellence

Visual Marketing Excellence… and I should know. Working in the realm of visual marketing has given me a discerning attitude about how the best brands stand out for the right reasons. Laura knows these subtleties too. She shows up with personal style and brings enthusiasm, originality and a whole heap of talent. Being out on our Personal Branding photoshoot in downtown San Diego felt like a stroll with a buddy. When I booked her to shoot me deliver a talk at a conference it was like she wasn’t in the room. This approach speaks volumes about how skilled she is. The results are masterful. Do not hesitate to work with her.

Jeff Sieh – Manly Pinterest Tips

Jeff Sieh

Manly Pinterest Tips

Swift Service and Fuss-Free

I needed a quick update on my professional headshots and after meeting Laura at a networking session decided to book her. The shoot was fantastically fast which worked within my busy schedule and I’m pleased with the final results. Swift service and fuss-free. Would recommend.

Paul Steel – Financial Planning

Paul Steel

Financial Planning

Now I can release my EP!

I heard about Laura through a couple of contacts, she came highly recommended. I had a really specific vision for how I wanted this shoot to come out. It had to represent my music and me as an artist. Laura was so respectful of that and she offered up several ways to shoot what was in my head. If you’re looking for a skilled creative collaborator, Laura is your gal.

Natty Lou – Singer-Songwriter

Natty Lou

Singer-Songwriter

So much more fun than I expected

Being able to build trust is hugely important in my line of work. People need to feel comfortable about letting me in their home or place of business. Laura has managed to get this into the creative professional headshots she did for me. I’m thrilled. It’s already making a difference in enquiries.

Clive Perry – Painter & Decorator

Clive Perry

Clive Perry Painter & Decorator

She delivered on my vision

Laura and I first worked together back in the days when she had her studio in 2013. This shoot was an ultra-fun vintage pinup-style shoot, we connected that day and kept in touch. When it was time for me to launch my website and get ready for my book to be published in 2018 I had no hesitation in booking her to help me bring the vision in my mind of how I wanted everything to look and feel to life. Laura delivered on my vision, she can do the same for you and your Personal Branding too.

Ceryn Rowntree – Medium, Therapist, Writer and Guide

Ceryn Rowntree

So Creative

I wanted some relaxed and Professional Headshots. Laura brings such a creative take on how to explain what you do for a living in the photography she creates. I would never have come up with this idea on my own.

Caroline Ford – Mortgage Advisor

Caroline Ford

Metro Mortgages

I forgot she was there!

Getting visual proof of you as a dynamic speaker is a fantastic way to build authority. When Laura was offering this service at one of the conferences I was on the lineup for it felt like a no-brainer to take advantage of this. When I was up there speaking and moving around the room, I completely forgot she was there in the shadows working away. I still get great comments about these shots. I highly recommend this bespoke photography service to any fellow professional speakers out there.

Chris Marr – Global Coaching Performance Director

Chris Marr

IMPACT Sales & Marketing Training

She made me feel like Beyonce

When I had booked to go to Social Media Marketing World I knew it was important to document it. Having worked with Laura before when I was a speaker at an event, I was thrilled I had the option to book her. She planned every inch of the shoot and the whole experience made me feel like Beyonce herself. I now have a collection of inspirational imagery that works perfectly to articulate that modern businesses can trust me to manage their content.

Natalie Hailey – Content Manager

Natalie Hailey

www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-hailey-88828bbb/

I love my cover shot!

I am someone who absolutely hates getting my photo taken. The idea of a photo shoot filled me with so much dread. However, within 5 minutes, Laura had me completely relaxed and laughing – and even enjoying it! I am so pleased with how my cover shoot turned out. Laura has such a lovely way with you when she is shooting and can put even the most awkward at ease. I love the final results and am so proud of how it all came out in print too.

Elaine Parker – Serial Entrepreneur