Theo Michaels

Professional chef, presenter, award winning author and Masterchef 2014 contestant.

Welcome to the world of pennybird and camera

Penny Bird’s headshot and business photography solutions for building strong brands

Hello and thank you for your interest in my work.

  • I am an international commercial photographer with 10 years experience - you’re in safe hands!

  • I offer a premium service | a satisfaction promise | my special brand of creativity

  • I have highly tuned intuition skills | attention to detail | relaxed, fun sessions

  • Rated excellent on Google (and my clients report feeling like super models for the rest of the day!)

Everything you need for your business

Traditional headshots

Formal headshots on a plain or digital background to just below your jacket V, or more contemporary to mid thigh. The focus draws viewers to your eyes first.

Used for LinkedIn, website, PR, speaker opportunities, thought leadership and internal ID.

Corporate portraits

Iconic, stand out portraits with impact for C-suite, entrepreneurs, leadership teams, thought leaders and public figures. Images are carefully planned to reflect your role, culture and personal brand.

Used for websites, promotional material, annual reports, PR, social media.

Lifestyle and branding

An environmental portrait conveys your values and vibe to potential clients and employees. These shots reveal the workspace and are carefully crafted to reflect your brand.

Used for websites, promotional material, annual reports, PR, social media.

Groups and teams

Boost customer confidence to connect with the more members of the team and build relationships.

Used for LinkedIn, websites, promotional material, annual reports, PR, social media.

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.

STEP 2

SCHEDULE a date that works for you online.

STEP 3

Pre-shoot CONSULTATION to customise your session.

STEP 4

SMILE , pose, snap, plus signature edit and delivery to your desktop.

STEP 5

SHARE the headshots with colleagues and put them to work online. Shine!

Why a headshot?

Builds self confidence

Facilitates team connection and creates a sense of belonging

A headshot you LOVE is a career essential

Boosts your brand presence

You feel valued and proud

Increases your visibility

Penny has a gift of being able to create beautiful images in unlikely spaces”

Sian Hughes Cooke, Founder and Creative Director at Shimmering Ivory

Oliver Kent-Braham, Founder Marshmallow Insurance

Simple headshot pricing

Bespoke photoshoot at your offices designed to deliver any combination of headshots, corporate portraits, lifestyle & branding or team/group portraits.

  • £1,950 Full day (8 hours)

    We’ll design your day to get all the headshots, corporate portraits, lifestyle & branding or team/group portraits you need.

    • Includes up to 48 high resolution digital images finished with premium signature edit

    Extra images £35 each. Bulk purchase packages available.

  • £1,100 Half day (4 hours)

    We’ll design your half day to get all the headshots, corporate portraits, lifestyle & branding or team/group portraits you need.

    • Includes up to 24 high resolution digital images finished with premium signature edit

    Extra images £35 each. Bulk purchase packages available.

  • £550 (2 hours)

    Ideal for CEO’s, entrepreneurs and professionals. We’ll design your time to get the headshots, corporate portraits, lifestyle & branding or team/group portraits you need for your PR toolkit.

    • Includes 6 digital images with premium signature edit

    Extra images £35 each. Bulk purchase packages available.

  • £350 (2 hours)

    We’ll design your photoshoot to get all the headshots, corporate portraits, lifestyle & branding portraits you need.

    • Includes 6 digital images with premium signature edit

    Extra images £35 each. Bulk purchase packages available.

“You can trust Penny to deliver quality photographs consistently

Theresa Patricios, Head of Investments, Convex Insurance

Which backdrop suits your brand best?

  • Cityscape

    Choose your location. Strong colours work well.

    ADVENTUROUS, FEARLESS, MEMORABLE

  • Pure white

    Mobile + studio option. Dark colours work well.

    BRIGHT, CLEAN, REASSURING

  • Dark grey

    Mobile + studio option. Strong colours work well.

    PREMIUM, CONFIDENT, EXPERT

  • Wall

    Mobile + studio option. Most colours work well.

    CONTEMPORARY, CREATIVE, GENUINE

  • Black

    Mobile + studio option. Wear dark or light clothing.

    STRONG, BOLD, EXCITING

  • Greenery

    Mobile + studio option. Choose contrasting colours.

    FRIENDLY, COMFORTABLE, RELAXED

Professional woman wearing a red jacket on a black background and smiling

What to wear?

Dress for your next role

  • Choose flattering colours, avoid bold patterns or large logos

  • Clothes should be clean and ironed, fitted, and fit well! If you are wearing a collared shirt, consider investing in a new one

  • Tailored jackets always give good shape

  • Hair neat, makeup and accessories as usual

If you’re considering a hair and makeup artist on the day - please tell me at the time of booking.

“Penny’s wonderful photography literally brought our brand to life. Her blend of patience, direction, empathy and personal sparkle, created a set of pictures which will continue to adorn our office walls, LinkedIn profiles and company literature for a long time to come!”

Fiona Hope, CEO of Lintbells, home of YuMOVE Pet Supplements

Q&A’s

  • I ask my clients to allow 10 minutes per person as a minimum, that is 6-8 people an hour. A headshot is a long term investment and each person should feel they look their best. A positive experience lasts as long as the photograph does. For those needing a selection of different photographs, please allow more time.

  • Yes. I use software which allows me to schedule people on the day for the pre-agreed slots. They system allows rescheduling, cancellation and reminders. It takes away all the businesses administration.

  • Roughly the size of a single garage is great - about 2.5m x 5m. I mostly need a blank wall to work with for plain or digital backgrounds. It helps if it is a private space so people aren’t self conscious. Lifestyle or environmental photographs are taken around employees so I work with the available space.

  • Absolutely yes. Just let me know this in advance so I choose a background that is easy to remove.

  • I offer three options to organisations. Mostly the business pays for the headshots and after our introductory call, I will send you a booking link to pay in advance and secure your date. Sometimes staff pay me directly and expense their headshots. In this instance I charge them when they schedule their slots. The final option is if companies prefer to pay by invoice. They give me a PO number and I submit the invoice once the parameters of the shoot have been finalised. Individuals just book and pay on my link.

Try a free call and see if we’re a good fit

Nawal Houghton, The Divorce Coach, expert solicitor and mediator.

Rated EXCELLENT on FreeIndex and Google

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Questions? Ideas? Meet me? Choose the smoke signal that suits you best.

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+44 (0)7903 188611

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