Liz Henson Photography

25/08/2026

Following the latest Chat GPT trend but using Google Gemini as that is my chosen LLM, I thought I'd give it a go... mine is in the comments!

I'd love you to share yours too 👇🏻

17/08/2026

What I ACTUALLY care about as your brand photographer...
(Hint: It’s not your "perfect" pose) 👀

Whenever I talk to founders, coaches, or experts, there’s usually a massive list of things they're agonizing over before booking a shoot:
❌ "I have no idea what to do with my hands"
❌ "I’m not photogenic - I’m the least photogenic person on the planet"
❌ "Our workspace isn't Instagram-perfect"
❌ "I'm waiting to book until I lose that extra half-stone."

If that sounds like your internal monologue, let me take a massive weight off your shoulders today.

Here is what I genuinely do NOT care about:

1️⃣ You knowing how to pose: You’re an expert in your field NOT a professional model. Guiding you, finding your angles, and making you look brilliant is MY job, not yours.

2️⃣ "Instagram-worthy" office: You don't need a high-end studio. We either shoot your authentic working environment or pick a strategically framed Northwest space that matches your brand story.

3️⃣ Stiff power suits: If you command a room in jeans and a nice top, that’s what we shoot in. Authenticity builds trust tenfold faster than a forced uniform.

Here is what I DO care about:
✨ Keeping you in your Zone of Genius while I handle the visual strategy, logistics, and micro-posing.

✨ Creating a "Visual Handshake" that bridges the gap between your true expertise and how you’re perceived online.

✨ Giving you a real-time experience where camera anxiety melts away, and you leave feeling proud of the person on screen.
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our clients aren't buying a sterile stock photo - they are buying the capable, confident human behind the business.
Stop waiting for "future perfect". Your business is ready now!

💬 What’s the #1 thing that makes you hesitate when it’s time to update your professional photos? Drop it in the comments below - no judgment here! 👇

27/07/2026

Great opportunity to work with the fab team at Bigtank Productions 📹

19/06/2026

Honestly, this is one of the best days in my calendar, capturing the fun of the day across all the campus from all the way up to the animal enclosures through the main campus to the sports hall.

It's also one of the toughest jobs being on my feet with my cameras around me!

Here's some photos from last year's event 📸

19/05/2026

What a phenomenal night to be a part of! 📸✨

Capturing 50 years of legacy for Barnfield Construction Limited at the stunning Coniston Hotel was an absolute honour 🏆

For a milestone this massive, we didn't just document a party - we created a historical archive. From Tim Webber's inspiring speech about starting out with just three people in the 70s, to the incredible energy in the room with 300 guests, every single detail mattered.

I loved working alongside my brilliant second shooter Harley and the video team at Bigtank Productions to deliver a seamless visual story. And there is no better feeling than landing that 'PR Express' highlight gallery in the marketing team's inbox by 9 AM on Monday morning so they could share this very news with you all!

Huge congratulations to the entire Barnfield team on half a century of building communities. 🥂

Read their incredible story below! 👇

11/05/2026

What a lovely surprise to see pop up over the weekend! 🗞️☕️

My brilliant client Lee Chambers had a massive feature in The Sunday Times yesterday, and it was so lovely to see one of the portraits from our branding shoot right there in the national press! 📸

If you don't know Lee, he does the most incredible work. After a life-changing illness stopped him in his tracks, he turned his journey into a mission to help men and boys better understand their masculinity. As the CEO of Male Allies UK, he is doing phenomenal things, and this weekend he’s launching the Festival of the Boy - giving over 500 boys a safe space to explore who they can be.

When Lee and I did his shoot, he left me the loveliest feedback:
"Being photographed can be quite daunting, but Liz has a way of making you feel at ease and supported... She brings out a natural confidence you didn’t realise was there."

Honestly, when someone has as much passion and purpose as Lee, that confidence is already there! My job is just to put the kettle on, have a chat, and create a relaxed space so that natural confidence can shine through for the camera. ✨

Huge congratulations on the national coverage, Lee!

👇🏻 Have a read of his incredible story below!

It was the feeling that his own masculinity had been challenged that ultimately led Lee Chambers to focus his entire career on helping men and boys understand theirs.

A self-employed high-flyer, he was running his own gaming business when disease stopped him in his tracks, quite literally

🔗 Tap the link in the comments to read more

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 ☕