Blog - Anna Berry Photography

Christian Horner – F1 Superstar – Portraits!

We had the immense privilege of shooting F1 superstar Christian Horner this January for The CEO Magazine! It was a long but very exciting day! I picked up my assistant at 7 am, and we didn’t have time for even a break. We set up one shot at a time, slotted Christian in for the…

Is a Brand Shoot Worth the Investment?

When building a business, standing out in a crowded marketplace is essential. Your brand isn’t just your logo or your website—it’s the way you present yourself to the world. And in an era where online presence is everything, investing in professional brand photography can make all the difference. First Impressions Matter Whether you’re an entrepreneur,...

Why a Professional Headshot Still Matters in 2025

Your headshot is often the first impression people get of you—on LinkedIn, on your company’s website, in a press feature, or even on a speaking event bio. And as much as we’d like to think otherwise, first impressions count. The Power of a Strong Headshot Did you know that LinkedIn profiles with professional headshots receive...

What to Expect at a Mini Headshot Day

Boost your brand with a professional image that truly reflects who you are! Anna Berry Photography is hosting a Mini Headshot Day on 30th April 2025 at the York House Centre in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes. This is the perfect opportunity to refresh your personal or professional brand with high-quality, impactful portraits. Here's everything you...

Creative Imagery for Vocal Quintet

This is one of our favourite images from a recent studio shoot with Papagena, the all-female vocal quintet. Anna explains the background to the image: “The concept for the shoot was that each band member wanted to feel like an individual, but at the same time, there needed to be the cohesive sense…

Images for a Marketing, Coaching & Arts Professional

“My name’s Helga, I’m a marketing consultant for the arts, I’m also a personal and professional development coach, and I have my own handmade jewellery label. “I needed some new photos for my website because the ones I had simply didn’t represent me anymore. I needed a suite of images that represent the different aspects...

So you want to book a shoot – what next?

Choosing a photographer is a decision based on trust. Before booking a shoot, have a look at the photographer’s past work – make sure their style resonates with you. Liking a photographer’s work helps you to know that they’ll produce the kind of images you want. The photographer/client relationship is based on trust, and that...

Judith

It was such a treat to shoot the incredibly beautiful Judith, a hair and make-up artist! “I really am impressed with what you managed to get out of my face with lighting and all your preparations. I am not a photographer but as a hair and make up artist I look at portraits on a…

Review: Shoot with a Portfolio Career Musician

"I know quite a lot of photographers, but when I saw photos that Anna had taken, I thought that she had managed to capture the real spirit of a person, not just their face. Her images were quite intriguing and interesting - they weren't just a load of boring headshots. There were some very interesting...

Honest Pricing

The pricing of any product or service can be a thorny issue. Too cheap and you run the risk of undervaluing the product, and being a busy fool; too high and you may alienate your target audience and restrict your income stream. Photography can be a tricky product to sell because customers are buying a…