Services offered

Services and Client Testimonials

Beautiful compositions, attention to detail & professional service

  • Studio portraits

    My Whitby studio provides a flexible space for portraits and other commissions. Located in a Georgian townhouse in the centre of Whitby, surrounded by stunning architecture, you can combine a visit to this lovely town with the treat of a photoshoot.

  • Home portraits

    Using a pop-up studio, portrait sessions can be set up in your own home. With portable lighting, a variety of lighting moods can be created. Alternatively, natural or artificial lighting of your home may be utilised to create beautiful portraits.

  • Location portraits

    A location portrait can say who you are, what you do and what you enjoy. It could be at a special place; be it your home, your place of work or a place of fond memories. It may offer certain aesthetic qualities, which embody an aspect of your personality, a particular quality of light or atmosphere, style of art or architecture, or simply a nice view. If required, supplementary lighting can be utilised, using portable studio equipment.

  • Children's and young people's portraits

    Recording those special moments are so important as your child grows up. Having taught all ages from primary to sixth-form, I am highly experienced in working with young people. I have enhanced DBS. Please note that anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult throughout the photoshoot.

  • Pet portraits

    Celebrate special relationships with loved pets, either in my studio, at your home or at a chosen location.

  • Group portraits

    Whether you are a party of friends, a band, a performance troupe or a sports team, candid or formal portrait sessions can be arranged at indoor or outdoor locations.

  • Corporate headshots and location portraits

    Recognising how essential it is to convey a professional image, my Whitby studio or a portable studio can be used for corporate headshots. Alternatively, natural light headshots or location shoots are available for businesses.

  • Performer headshots

    I provide exceptional quality headshots for performers, which will get you noticed by casting agencies. Shoots are usually in my studio and location shoots are also available. After the shoot, I provide a wide range of proofs, from which you can select a number for careful and meticulous retouching. I do all of the retouching; producing beautifully natural images.

  • Weddings, elopements & engagements

    I love to capture a couple’s special day and provide a bespoke service to suit their needs. From large to small weddings, elopements and engagements, I will work with you to plan the photography for your day and provide excellent service to capture those special memories. Please contact me for enquiries and a quote.

  • Lifestyle photography

    As a keen street photographer, I recognise the importance of recording those important moments in people’s lives. I will help you capture memories of a special event or slice of life, which you will be able to look back upon in years to come.

  • Events

    For events, such as weddings, engagements, presentations, performances, parties and sports matches, I love to produce a wide range of images for you to mark the occasion. Contact me to for pricing and to discuss your requirements.

  • Promotional and performance photography

    I work with a number of theatre and dance companies to produce promotional imagery, programme headshots as well as performance photography. I will work with you to plan and implement the shoot to produce creative and stunning images for print, social media and other promotional materials.

  • Branding and content creation

    If you are a business owner, I will work with you to produce images to help advertise your business, sell your products and promote engagement with your target audience. Contact me for pricing and to discuss your requirements.

  • Documentary photography

    A major part of my work is documentary photography, involving documenting events and the progression of major engineering projects. If you would like me to provide a one-off or regular documentary record of an event or work that you do as a business or individual, I provide a professional, reliable and bespoke service, along with a managed gallery of images for you to access.

  • Other commissions

    If you have another subject, which you would like me to photograph, I am happy to take on other commissions (such as home interiors and exteriors, gardens or prized possessions). Please contact me for pricing and to discuss your requirements.

  • Post-production

    After the photoshoot, your photographs will be carefully edited to achieve beautiful compositions, style and consistency.

    As well as natural colour, you might like some or all of the images to be processed in a classic black and white style or another characteristic aesthetic.

    When complete, your images will be uploaded to a secure personal Pixieset gallery. From there, you can download, save and share them with friends and family.

    If you would like high quality prints and framing, orders may be made through your Pixieset gallery (at additional cost).

Testimonials

Bryan Ledgard (Professional photographer and Graphic designer)

It’s been several decades since I undertook studio portraiture for a range of clients. It’s a precise art, combining all the technicalities of lighting and exposure while at the same time engaging the sitter in conversation to make them feel at ease. Paul Armstrong has mastered the art and produces first class portraits. His attention to detail and dedication to exacting post-production is masterful. I can highly recommend that you seek him out for a professional portrait session.

Ruth and John Stansfield

We are thrilled with the photos Paul took on our family photo shoot on the beach. We love the natural style of the pictures and just had fun on the beach almost forgetting photos were being taken. Paul put us at ease right from the start, making a few suggestions at times but for most of the time we just acted naturally. Paul's gentle manner around the children meant they were completely comfortable so their smiles were from the heart.

The photos really are an accurate reflection of the fun we were having.

My favourite shot, which now hangs proudly in our home, brings such a smile to my face remembering the moment. My husband kept the fire going whilst my son quizzed me on Harry Potter and my daughter cuddled up to keep warm. I'm so pleased these special moments have been captured to treasure forever.

Kate O’Hara Ward

Paul is an absolute joy to work with. Friendly, warm and professional at all times, he immediately makes you feel at ease and ensures you feel comfortable throughout the shoot. As someone who has never been particularly photogenic, it is a testament to Paul's excellent photography skills that he captured so many lovely pictures and I was delighted with the results. Paul is super-talented and a lovely person, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Sue Pilkington-Hanna – Susie P Designs – Ecclesiastical Embroiderers and Textile Restorers

Initially, I wanted portraits of myself whilst working at a frame. Paul was able to create both a down-to-earth realistic portrait – without all the clutter of the studio - and also some in ‘Rembrandt’ style with ambient lighting. The whole process was easy as Paul really knew what would work.

I then asked him to photograph some of my work which is to appear in a national magazine. Photographing textiles can be a tricky issue but again, Paul was able to use his knowledge of lighting to ensure the pieces looked at their best. I was delighted to receive both sets of photographs in a timely manner with easy instructions as to how to access. I would definitely use Paul again.

Mark McIntosh

What a fantastic guy to work with! Paul knew exactly what he was going for; it all seemed to come very naturally and it was incredible to watch an individual with such passion for his craft. He wasn't afraid to ask me to move even just an inch to get the shot just right. I didn't feel bossed around though, more like being sculpted as the final piece in a carefully thought out vision. Thanks Paul, you were a pleasure to work with!

Richard Grainger - Professional musician

Paul is a highly competent photographer with a creative eye. I did a shoot at his home studio, where I was warmly welcomed by Paul and made to feel entirely at ease. He had his own ideas for shots but was also willing to try other ideas that I might have had. I would strongly recommend Paul if you are looking for a high quality portrait session, which he does without fuss and at a fair price.

Kelly McNulty

Paul took amazing photos of our wedding, which allowed us to relive every magical moment of the day. His photos caught each part of our magical day and they were so natural. Paul managed to catch the moments of the day, which no-one else did. We would definitely recommend Paul - He was amazing.

Carla Raistrick

Paul is a talented photographer with a keen eye for detail. Working with toddlers is definitely not easy, but Paul made it easy for my two and half year old to feel relaxed. Paul knew exactly what he was looking for with the pictures and was able to communicate this quickly to my daughter to get her into position. The location he chose was ideal for a toddler as it was interesting and open to help focus more on the session.

We were over the moon with the final images as they looked so nice and natural and really complimented my daughter's cheeky nature.

I would 100% recommend Paul to anyone!