Photography for real people,
small businesses
& events in Somerset

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Photography, without the awkwardness

Photography for real people in Taunton, Somerset, for me, is about people feeling like themselves.

I don’t chase forced smiles or perfect poses. I’m more interested in the in-between moments — the way people interact, move, laugh, and exist when they’re comfortable.

Whether I’m photographing families, individuals, businesses, or events, the approach stays the same: keep things relaxed, let moments happen, and capture them honestly.

Family & Individuals

These shoots happen where you already feel comfortable — at home, on a favourite walk, in a studio you love, or somewhere that just feels like you.
I’m not there to force moments or poses. I fit in, give gentle direction when it helps, and let things unfold naturally.
When people are relaxed and in their own space, the photos tend to make themselves.

  • Toddler smiling while playing in a colourful soft play ball pit
  • Child sliding through a red tunnel slide with arms outstretched and mouth open
  • Mother and young child walking hand in hand along a Somerset beach at low tide, photographed in a natural, candid style.
  • Toddler holding a bubble machine while standing in a woodland setting with bubbles floating around
  • Children dancing on a crowded dance floor under colourful party lighting
  • Toddler laughing while playing in a soft play ball pit with colourful balls
  • Toddler walking on wet sand at the beach wearing pink waterproofs and rainbow wellies
  • Child watching a large soap bubble being made outdoors at a countryside event
  • Children playing a party game at an indoor family celebration with guests watching
  • Toddler watching soap bubbles floating outdoors in a park
  • Young child sitting on an adult’s lap at a birthday celebration with colourful balloons in the background
  • Toddler walking along a woodland path wearing blue dungarees and yellow wellington boots

“Most of these are shot in real spaces, not studios.”

Small Business & Personal Branding

This is for people and teams who run something, make something, or put real work into what they do.
From cafés, studios and workshops to builders, makers and creatives, I’ll usually shoot in the spaces where the work actually happens.
It keeps things relaxed, honest, and true to how your business looks and feels day to day — not staged, not overproduced. Real Photography for real people in Taunton, Somerset.

  • On-location photography for a small business owner at work in Somerset
  • Two climbers fist bumping at an indoor bouldering wall with colourful holds
  • Stylish portrait of a woman with red hair wearing green glasses, posed against a graffiti-covered wall
  • Person creating smoke effect on a pumpkin during an outdoor autumn event
  • Two people working on agricultural machinery in a field during harvest
  • Person jumping to catch a flying disc at a campsite with tents in the background
  • Person lifting dumbbells in a gym
  • Person using a circular saw in a workshop while wearing protective ear defenders
  • Group of people sitting around a campfire at a woodland campsite with a dog resting nearby
  • Two people strength training in a gym using dumbbells and cable equipment
  • Lead singer performing live on stage, singing into a microphone with dramatic purple stage lighting
  • Belly dancer performing in a restaurant while diners watch from a table
  • Group performing box jumps during a fitness class in an indoor gym
  • Bell tent accommodation set up in a woodland setting with bed and seating inside
  • Drummer performing live on stage wearing sunglasses and a cap, mid-performance behind a drum kit

“If this style feels right, we should probably talk.”

Events

Events sit in that nice middle ground where work and fun often overlap.
That might be a business hosting a party, a birthday, a community event, or a room full of people sharing ideas at a conference.
I don’t just stand in the corner with a camera — I talk to people, get involved, and make sure guests know who I am. That way, when the camera comes out, no one stiffens up. It’s just James, capturing the moments as they happen.

  • Couple smiling and posing together under colourful festival lighting at a night-time event, with illuminated signage in the background
  • Group of climbers sharing food and drinks around a table inside an indoor bouldering gym, with colourful climbing walls behind them
  • A chef in a red apron serves food from a grill to three women standing at an outdoor catering stall under a canopy.
  • Two young women in formal dresses laugh together at a busy event table, one mid-sip from a glass of red wine while the other beams excitedly toward the camera.
  • Seven athletes stand on podium boxes inside an indoor climbing gym, holding cases of Red Bull above their heads after a competition, with ducting and scoreboards visible in the background.
  • People socialising at an outdoor nightclub party, framed by blue neon lights with warm yellow lighting in the background
  • A bearded man pours a golden drink into a glass, concentrating as the liquid flows, with the glass in sharp focus and his face softly blurred in the background.
  • Man sitting outdoors behind a chain-link fence giving a thumbs up, wearing sunglasses and a patterned shirt on a sunny day
  • A close-up of a sound engineer’s hand adjusting buttons and sliders on a mixing desk in low, moody lighting.
  • A group of climbers stand and sit beneath large indoor bouldering walls, discussing routes and adjusting shoes, with colourful holds and overhanging panels filling the climbing gym.
  • Man dancing and smiling at an outdoor evening party, holding a drink, surrounded by people under festoon lights
  • A young couple dressed formally sit closely at a busy dinner table during an evening event, with the man leaning in to whisper while the woman smiles thoughtfully, hands resting under her chin.
  • A man wearing a Vans sweatshirt looks down at his food while holding a loaded sandwich at a long table, with pints of beer and shared plates in the foreground and people blurred in the background.
  • Woman dancing at an outdoor nightclub party, holding a drink under purple and pink lighting
  • A black-and-white group portrait of well-dressed friends in formal wear, smiling and posing together at a night-time celebration, some holding drinks.

“This is usually how events feel when I’m working.”

How pricing works

Every shoot is a little different, which is why I don’t list fixed prices on the website.
Things like time, location, number of people, and what the photos are for all play a part, and I’d rather give you an honest answer than a vague starting figure.

There are no hidden extras. If something affects the price, it’s talked through and listed clearly from the start.
A quick chat helps me understand what you actually need, and lets me give you a clear price so you know exactly where you stand before anything’s booked.

What I’m up to lately

Most of my recent work lives on Instagram — behind the scenes, finished photos, and the odd moment in between.
If you want to get a feel for how I work and what I’m shooting day to day, that’s the best place to find it.

👉 Follow along on Instagram

Thinking about a shoot?

If you’re after relaxed, honest photography and like the idea of working with someone who keeps things straightforward, we’ll probably get on well.
I’m best suited to people and businesses who value comfort, trust, and a bit of personality over rigid setups or ticking boxes.

If that sounds like your thing, drop me a message and tell me what you have in mind.
No pressure — just a conversation to see if it’s a good fit.

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