Liz Henson Photography

10/02/2026

Here’s Ashley Gregory Racing

By day she’s an apprentice with Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors, by weekend, she’s an awesome female racing driver 🚘

Portrait from her portfolio update summer 2025 📸

It’s National Apprenticeship Week, so here’s a quick look at what goes on away from the track ✌️

In 2023, I began a Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship within motorsport. After realising it wasn’t the right fit, I moved into a marketing role at a local solicitors’ firm, a different environment, but one that’s given me valuable skills I use alongside racing.

Going round in oddly shaped circles is definitely not all I do 😅

Anyway, graduating this August 🎓

05/02/2026

Big thanks to

Lizzie Coppin, Maureen Read, 🥳

for all of your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

04/02/2026

January 2026 Recap: Royal Protocol, New Traditions, & High-Vibe Strategy 🚀

If January was a preview for the rest of 2026, my kettle is going to be working overtime ☕️ (Decaf only, of course!).

This month has been a masterclass in proving that visibility isn't just an afterthought -it’s a business operation. Swipe through for the highlights ➡️

The January Wins:

👑 Royal Protocol: Documenting HRH The Princess Royal’s visit for the University of Lancashire. As Carl, Media Relations Manager, put it: “A huge thank you for the fantastic work... you were an absolute pleasure to work with.”

✨ Visibility & Energy: A massive morning at The Empowered Collective. Connecting with leaders like Lisa Edge and Danny Davis - this is where that "Signature Sparkle" begins.

💃 The Audition Edit: Swapping the boardroom for the dance studio to get Siena "audition-ready" with new headshots.

🤝 In the Wild: Nothing beats seeing my work doing its job! The images are already out there promoting their February event.

📋 The Strategic Long Game: Deep in the planning phase for February shoots with Woodcocks Haworth & Nuttall Solicitors, Bite Marketing, and Little Voices.

The Real Talk:

It hasn't all been "yeses." I actually turned down an assignment this month because it hit during February half-term. I’m a firm believer in protecting family time 🍦🌊. Protecting that balance means when I’m behind the camera for YOU, I’m 100% there.

What’s coming next?
I’m launching my new guide: 7 Things to Do Before You Book a Brand Shoot 📸.

Drop a “Guide” in the comments to join the waitlist 🔗

How was your January? What’s one win you’re celebrating? ☕

15/01/2026

Stock photos are the most expensive "cheap" marketing choice a local business can ever make 📉

We’ve all seen it.

A Lancashire-based firm whose website is filled with high-fives in a sun-drenched Manhattan loft.

Or a local solicitor represented by a generic gavel and a law library that doesn't exist.

I call this 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝒏𝒚𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒅.

In 2026, authenticity isn't a "nice to have", it’s a prerequisite for trust.
When a potential client sees a stock photo, their subconscious registers a lack of transparency.

They aren't seeing you; they are seeing a marketing fiction 😳

In my 20 years as a Visual Strategist, I’ve seen that Integrity is the only currency that actually converts.

Using real imagery of your actual team, in your actual Lancashire workspace, isn't just about "looking good." It’s about proving you are who you say you are.

It’s about closing the 𝑻𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑮𝒂𝒑 before a single word is spoken.

When you show the heart and the "human-ness" of your business, you stop being a commodity and start being a partner.

That is how you claim your 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 in a crowded market.

Is your business accidentally hiding behind the "Anywhere Brand" syndrome?

I’ve created a 5-𝑴𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒖𝒂𝒍 𝑨𝒖𝒅𝒊𝒕 specifically to help businesses identify where generic visuals might be leaking trust and revenue.

DM me the word "𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓" and I’ll send you check list for your brand health today ☕

31/12/2025

The final countdown is on! 🕛✨

Before the fireworks start (because let's be honest, I will be well asleep in bed by then 😴!), I wanted to share one last thought as we close the door on 2025.

This is the time we all start thinking about goals.

We start thinking about 𝘸𝘩𝘰 we want to be when we wake up in 2026.

And it got me thinking about the word "𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧."

When people book a shoot with me, they often think they are just buying JPEGs. But what I actually see happen during a photoshoot is a shift in identity.

I see business owners walk in feeling "camera shy," apologetic, or convinced they aren't "photogenic."

But after an hour or so of being directed, supported, and seeing the back of the camera... they walk out taller. ✨

They leave knowing they finally look like the expert they actually are.

So, as you raise a glass 🥂 tonight, I have a question for you:

Are you taking the "old" version of your visibility into tomorrow?

Or are you ready to step into the version of you that shows up with total confidence?

Here’s to a happy, healthy, and visible New Year! 🥂

See you on the other side.

Liz 📸 x

19/12/2025

Tools down at 2pm! 🕑✨

I am officially logging off to enjoy a well-earned festive break, but I couldn’t shut my computer and tidy the desk without posting a massive 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑵𝑲 𝒀𝑶𝑼 🙏🏻

If I’m being honest, the start of 2025 looked a little bleak. It has been a year of challenges 🫣

But looking back, focusing on the positives and actively working on a resilient mindset has been a huge part of getting through those tougher times 💪

And I am so glad I did, because I am ending the year on such a high 🏔️

It has been a privilege to support such a diverse mix of businesses this year - from consulting on huge strategic brand update projects for Farleys Solicitors LLP (covering multiple offices and teams!) through to the incredible solo business owners who have stepped on set ready to level up 🙌🏻

I’ve loved watching my clients stop hiding behind stock photos, find their own confidence, and finally show up online looking as professional and authentic as they actually are.

To every client who trusted me with their image, and every person in my network who supported me, recommended me, or just cheered me on this year - thank you.

You helped turn a tough start into a fabulous finish 🥳

I’m off to recharge the creative batteries (and make a start on the final Christmas plans) 🎅🏻

To those celebrating, I wish you a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful break.

See you in 2026!

Liz 📸

21/11/2025

Last Friday I was working alongside Harrison Media Solutions capturing the Preston Sports Awards 📸

Here's a flavour of the night 🙌🏻

14/11/2025

The reason I’ve been a little quiet this week is because I’ve been away (like 4 hours away) for work with the Bigtank Video Productions team.

I’ve been working my stills magic around their video wizardy with an 8am start time followed by two 5:45am starts 😳📸

Having checked the weather on Sunday to see the 3 shoot days as ☔️🌧️☔️ but we stayed dry and had this gorgeous blue sky on the final day ☀️

The time I’ve had at my desk today has been around admin and the editing will commence next week 👩🏻‍💻which I’m very much looking forward to working on.

I’m 🤐 for the time being on this project too, but it was rather epic 😉😬

How’s your week been?

07/11/2025

Let’s dive in a bit deeper following yesterday’s poll around:

Do your photos 📸 cost you money 🤑?

If your current visuals don't scream "premium expert," you are literally leaving revenue on the table 😳

You've earned your expertise, and your photos must reflect your worth 🌟

This is my commitment to Integrity & Deserved Recompense.

I deliver high-calibre, magnetic images that strategically position you to be recognised and valued for your expertise.

It's time your online presence confidently justifies the recompense you truly deserve.
Your image is your most powerful asset 📸

I know the power of this first hand as I've made this investment recently and I can already see and feel the benefits of having a great bank of photos to hand when it comes to my marketing efforts 🥳

Let’s make sure your image is working as hard as you are! 😉

06/11/2025

Following this week’s conversation on visual confidence, let's talk value.

Why? I'm genuinely curious… 🧐

When you look at your professional photos, the ones that are supposed to represent your high-level service, what is the first thought that goes through your head?

Vote using the emojis and share your thoughts in the comments! 👇

I promise there will be no follow up or inboxing unless YOU want to start a conversation

Do your photos cost you money?

🫣 Yes! They cost me confidence every time I post them and make me want to hide under a desk.

🤷🏻‍♀️ Honestly, I'm not sure, but I suspect so.

🥳 NO, they are powerful assets that attract my dream clients

05/11/2025

You're brilliant, but feeling invisible online?

That awkward, self-conscious feeling when the camera is pointed at you is the number one reason talented women stay hidden.

You deserve better than to have your visuals hold your business back!

My process is built on Empathetic Guidance.

This means you get a safe, non-judgmental, gently guided shoot designed to transform camera-dread into confident action.

I don't just take pictures; I empower you to take up the space you deserve.

Ready to go from hidden to powerfully visible - without the stress?

That's just what I do.

04/11/2025

What if your business photos didn’t just show what you do, but who you are? 🤨

You're not a robot 🤖 and your business wasn't built on generic advice ❌

It was built on your unique mix of psychology, history and personal journey.

All that combined is your superpower! ✨🍾

Through my brand photography I do specialize in Authentic Connection.

What does that mean though? 🙋🏻‍♀️

We ditch the filters and retouching and dive deep into your unique human story 🦄

When your photos honor the real you, they create an immediate, powerful trust with the exact clients you want to attract 🧲

Stop trying to fit the mold 📦

Let’s capture the magic that makes you one-of-a-kind 🫵🏻 📸

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