thePortraitstudio opened in May 2005 by photographer Richard Clarke ABIPP and run with his wife Breda, have developed their own style of relaxed family portraiture.

Drawing on over twenty years experience, the studio know how to photograph you in the best possible way. From the spontaneous to the more posed portrait, you can be sure of a beautiful portrait that you will cherish for years to come.

Qualified to a very high standard with the British Institute of Professional Photographers and recipient of numerous regional and national awards, our reputation is your guarantee.

thePortraitstudio offers you a unique experience in the world of photography. Spend an hour with us and we will create a stunning set of images of you and your loved ones that are as unique and individual as you are. Each session starts with a short consultation during which we can discuss any thoughts or ideas that you may have and suggest a few of our own.

The session is generally very fun and quite relaxing allowing your character, especially those of the children to shine through. You are more than welcome to bring along any props that reflect you and your family such as a favourite toy for the children or a football shirt to sporting equipment, and do not forget the family pet. We also employ a make-up artist if you require a makeover portrait or for something completely different consider an environmental portrait where we can photograph you at your home or in your garden or perhaps at a favourite location such as the beach or forest, the options are endless.

After your session we will invite you back for your own private viewing of the images from your session, these will have been edited by our expert team to give you some very special images to choose from. These can be produced from frames and canvasses to albums and acrylics, the choice is yours.