Why I Prefer Making Portraits in the Studio.

There’s a particular stillness that exists in a photography studio. A slowing down. A separation from the noise of the outside world. It’s one of the reasons I’ve always preferred making portraits in that environment.

People often assume portraits are simply about photographing a face, but for me they are more about creating a space where something genuine can emerge. A good portrait sitting has a rhythm to it. A tone. The way people move through the room, the pace of conversation, the silence between words, all of it matters. In a studio environment, distractions are minimised. There are no passing strangers, changing weather conditions, ringing phones or visual clutter competing for attention. The focus narrows to two things: the person being photographed and the act of observing them.

I think my relationship with portraiture began long before I ever picked up a camera.