Contemporary Portrait Photography
07517 911606
Welcome to Chilmington Studios
Here at Chilmington studios we specialise in creating imaginative, eye-catching images of people & pets.
Our love of black & white imagery is reflected in the timeless feel of our portraiture – designed to be the talking-point of any wall display or social media post.
Our cosy studio provides a welcoming & relaxed environment where we use our expertise in innovative studio lighting to create dramatically artistic, characterful photographs to treasure.
Whilst much of our portraiture is in black & white, we can also accommodate should your preference be for something a little more colourful. Please peruse our Gallery page for a guide to the type of images we specialise in creating.
Our in-house artist Lyndsay BA (hons) is also on-hand to apply her expertise to create beautiful original digital artworks from your images in several styles if you wish.
Shoots can be themed to reflect the individual’s character, with the inclusion of prop’s such as musical instruments or professional items and of course specific outfits can also be worn to further enhance this effect.
Also popular are our ‘Hollywood Portraits’ in which we strive to re-create the high-glamour feel of the film star portraits from the nineteen-forties, fifties & sixties.
Each studio sitting is unique and prior to the shoot we will discuss with you the type of images you would like to achieve – of course you are welcome to refer to our Gallery for inspiration.
A typical studio sitting takes around an hour, during which approximately one-hundred photographs will be taken. Shoots are relaxed & informal, including guidance to posing, with your images being displayed on a large wall-screen in real-time as they are taken.
Following your visit to our studio, your images will be uploaded to an online album where you may select your favourites to be delivered as either digital files or traditional prints. Wall-art including framed prints or contemporary acrylic panels may also be ordered if you so wish.
We aim to make your experience enjoyable and exciting from start to finish, so do please feel free to ask if you have any further questions that are not answered here.
A studio sitting for a single person is priced at: £95
This includes your pre-sitting consultation, studio shoot, online proofing of all images and one 10×8″ print with digital file. Basic image retouching is included within this price.
Further images may then be purchased if required as either physical prints, digital files or framed wall-art – prices may be found on our ‘Prices & Products’ page. Attractively-priced package deals are available.
Please contact us with details of what you have in mind and we'll be pleased to put our creative skills to work for you today!
About Us
Husband & Wife team Mark & Lyndsay are the creative team at Chilmington Photographics.
Mark Matthews LMPA is an experienced photographer of some thirty years standing, having qualified as a Licentiate with the Master Photographer’s Association back in 1989.
Lyndsay Matthews BA (Hons) studied Fine Art at Newcastle University before graduating at Canterbury University in 2005.
Please contact us with details of what you have in mind and we'll be pleased to put our creative skills to work for you today!