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

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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

Four professional headshots of diverse individuals, each smiling, against neutral backgrounds. The top two are a woman in a floral blouse and a man in a suit; the bottom two are a man with glasses and beard, and a woman in a blazer.

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.

Person wearing a dark suit standing near a window with a cityscape view in the background.

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.

Collage of four images: businesswoman in blue shirt holding a bag in an office setting, four professionals in a high-rise conference room, scientist using a microscope in a lab, and a young woman smiling at a desk with a laptop.

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.

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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

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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.

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STEP 4

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

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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

SPRING SPECIAL DURING MARCH 2025 TO CELEBRATE 10 YEARS

Express Headshot & Networking Session

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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.

  • £2,100 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 high resolution digital images with my signature edit (The number of images depends on your requirements as each shoot is carefully curated to you)

    • For headshots only, allow up to 6 people per hour

    • No hidden licensing or editing costs

    • For multi-day projects or international locations, please get in touch for an estimate

  • £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 high resolution digital images with my signature edit (The number of images depends on your requirements as each shoot is carefully curated to you)

    • For headshots only, allow up to 6 people per hour

    • No hidden licensing or editing costs

    • For multi-day projects or international locations, please get in touch for an estimate

  • £600 (2 hours)

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

    • Includes high resolution digital images with my signature edit (The number of images depends on your requirements as each shoot is carefully curated to you)

    • For headshots only, allow up to 6 people per hour

    • No hidden licensing or editing costs

    • For multi-day projects or international locations, please get in touch for an estimateItem description

  • £600 (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

    • No hidden licensing or editing fees

    • 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

    • No hidden licensing or editing fees

    Extra images £35 each. Bulk purchase packages available.

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

Sian Hughes Cooke, Founder and Creative Director at Shimmering Ivory

Which backdrop suits your brand best?

  • Woman in bright yellow suit smiling and gesturing on a city street.

    Cityscape

    Choose your location. Strong colours work well.

    ADVENTUROUS, FEARLESS, MEMORABLE

  • Smiling woman with short blonde hair wearing a black outfit, white background.

    Pure white

    Mobile + studio option. Dark colours work well.

    BRIGHT, CLEAN, REASSURING

  • A man wearing glasses, a blue suit jacket, and a light-colored shirt, posing against a gray background.

    Dark grey

    Mobile + studio option. Strong colours work well.

    PREMIUM, CONFIDENT, EXPERT

  • Professional woman in a blue suit smiling

    Wall

    Mobile + studio option. Most colours work well.

    CONTEMPORARY, CREATIVE, GENUINE

  • Smiling woman in a black shirt with a dark background.

    Black

    Mobile + studio option. Wear dark or light clothing.

    STRONG, BOLD, EXCITING

  • Smiling man outdoors wearing a blue checkered shirt.

    Greenery

    Mobile + studio option. Choose contrasting colours.

    FRIENDLY, COMFORTABLE, RELAXED

“You can trust Penny to deliver quality photographs consistently”

Theresa Patricios, Head of Investments, Convex Insurance

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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

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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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Connect with me

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+44 (0)7903 188611

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