Denise Nurse

British Entrepreneur, Television Broadcaster, BBC Escape to the Country

Welcome to the world of pennybird and camera

Commercial photography solutions for people and businesses in London and Hertfordshire who want to grow their brand presence

A collage of four professional portraits with two women and two men. The top left shows a woman with short blonde hair and glasses, wearing a floral blouse. Top right is a man with light hair and glasses, dressed in a suit. Bottom left features a man with curly hair and glasses, in a dark shirt. Bottom right displays a woman with long blonde hair in a blazer.

GO TO CORPORATE HEADSHOTS

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GO TO EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

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GO TO COMMERCIAL DOG PHOTOGRAPHY

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GO TO PRODUCT LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY

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Hi, I’m Penny Bird, a commercial photographer creating authentic, storytelling imagery for businesses, brands, and professionals.

My focus is:

Corporate & LinkedIn headshots - relaxed, on-brand portraits for teams and individuals.
Business & event photography – capturing your events, people, and products to showcase your business.
Commercial dog photography – lifestyle-led shoots for pet brands, PR campaigns, and advertising.

With over 10 years’ experience and a background in communications, I know how to create images that feel genuine, build trust, and work hard across your website, social media, and PR. I pride myself on making every shoot easy and enjoyable – even for the camera-shy!

Let’s create photography that helps your business stand out and connect.

“Your photo’s are different Penny. You can feel them. Your energy and passion shines through”

Kieran Stanbridge, Founder Thin Blue Paw Foundation, Entrepreneur

This is penny bird

Collaborative approach to make sure clients love their photo’s

Rated excellent on Google and Trustpilot

Adventurous style of creativity

Relaxed, fun sessions

Strong ethic to deliver a premium service

Understands branding and how to use imagery to tell your story

Ability to relate easily to everyone

Photographs that remind you of how you felt the moment they were taken

Proud to be official photographer for

Swiss Re

Corporate headshots since 2021
World's Toughest Row

Endurance ocean rowing event since 2019
Thin Blue Paw Foundation

Celebrating police dog heroes since 2020

STEP BY STEP

HOW IT WORKS

Simple pricing • Easy scheduling • Mobile studio

STEP 1

BOOK a call to see if I'm the photographer for you

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STEP 2

SCHEDULE a date that works for you online

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STEP 3

Pre-shoot CONSULTATION to customise your session

STEP 4

SMILE , click, plus signature edit and delivery to your desktop

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STEP 5

SHARE the photographs and put them to work!

“Penny never fails to capture the unguarded emotion of the courageous humans taking on the greatest challenge of their lives. The top choice to communicate your brand”

Carsten Heron Olsen, CEO and Race Director, World’s Toughest Row

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Q&A’s

Yes I have public liability and professional indemnity insurance which I renew annually. If you need a copy of my policy, please ask.
The fee charged covers most digital and print use globally. If you require more extensive rights - such as exclusivity - I would be happy to discuss options.
My signature style is to produce natural looking imagery with slightly brightened colours, increased contrast and a sense of ‘a moment’.
After I have imported and catalogued your images, I make initial adjustments and colour corrections to bring out the natural quality of each photograph. Then I retouch and remove distractions, soften skin a little on portraits, clean up products, and crop the images for maximum dramatic effect.
To me - this is the finishing of my artwork and an important part of the creative process. I don’t release RAW (unedited) images to my clients.
Yes I have a studio in Harpenden, Hertfordshire where I do individual headshots and product lifestyle photography.
Depending on your brand and what we’re shooting, everything else tends to be shot on location.
No, I provide my photographs to clients in high resolution digital format with an unlimited license to print or frame for personal or marketing purposes - not for resale or competition entry.

“Penny is rare: incredibly perceptive with a gentle touch, while able to take control to deliver beautiful images”

Marisha Romer, Founder, Honeyfitz Labradors

Helpful blogs from Penny Bird…

Blog

Your digital shop window MATTERS

In today’s 24/7 global economy, your digital shop window is always open. It’s greeting potential clients, building first impressions, and telling your story - whether you’re at your desk, in a meeting, or fast asleep.

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Personal brand photography

What is a personal brand headshot? A professional portrait of a business person, with a clear intention and purpose, crafted using a marketing approach. Let me help you step into focus and confidently stand out in your industry.

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