Studio Portraits
A controlled, private environment where lighting and background are crafted specifically for your session. Ideal for individuals, families and professional headshots.
Basingstoke · Hampshire
Portrait Photographer in Basingstoke, Hampshire
Timeless portraits that capture who you truly are.
Portrait Photography
Portrait Photography in Basingstoke
Based in Basingstoke and serving Hampshire and the surrounding counties, I create classic studio and location portraits for individuals, families, performers and businesses. Whether you are looking for professional headshots in Basingstoke, personal branding photography, or a timeless family portrait, every session is tailored entirely to you.
"A portrait is not made in the camera but on either side of it." — Edward Steichen
A Personal, Unhurried Approach
With decades of experience photographing people from all walks of life across the UK and USA, my approach is unhurried, personal and focused entirely on producing images you will be proud to display for years to come.
As a Basingstoke portrait photographer, my work is rooted in creating natural, honest images that reflect genuine character. Portrait photography in Basingstoke, Hampshire has been at the heart of my work since returning to the UK, and every session, whether in the studio or on location, is approached with the same care and attention to detail.
Every session begins with a conversation, understanding what you want to take away, how you want to feel in front of the camera, and what story your portraits should tell. For professionals and business owners, that might mean confident headshots that reflect your personal brand. For families, it might mean relaxed, natural images that capture how you truly are together.
Studio and Location Portraits Across Hampshire
Whether you come to the studio or prefer a location that means something to you, Hampshire countryside, an urban setting, or somewhere with personal significance, the result is the same: natural, honest portraits with genuine character.
Portrait Sessions Across Hampshire
Sessions are available throughout Basingstoke, Winchester, Andover, Farnborough, Newbury, Reading and the wider Hampshire area, offering both studio portraits and location portraits across Hampshire. Get in touch to discuss your portrait session.
About Peter
What I offer
Sessions tailored to you
Location Sessions
Portraits taken in a setting that reflects your personality or profession, from Hampshire countryside to urban architecture. Natural light, natural results.
Professional Headshots
Confident, polished headshots for LinkedIn, company profiles, media kits and personal branding. Fast, professional, and genuinely flattering.
Portrait Sessions
Portrait Photography for Every Need
From personal portraits to professional headshots, family sessions to creative commissions — every session is designed around you, your personality, and the story you want to tell.
Family Portraits in Basingstoke
Relaxed, natural family portraits that capture genuine moments and lasting connections. Sessions at the studio or at a location meaningful to you, Hampshire countryside, your garden, or anywhere that feels like home. Every member of the family, at their own pace, in their own way.
Professional Headshots Basingstoke
Polished, confident headshots for professionals, executives, actors, and business owners across Hampshire. Whether for LinkedIn, company websites, press kits or personal branding, a strong headshot makes a lasting first impression. Fast, professional and genuinely flattering.
Personal Branding Photography
A personal branding session goes beyond a single headshot. It creates a visual identity, a set of images that reflect who you are, what you do, and the values behind your work. Ideal for entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants and creatives across Basingstoke and Hampshire.
Creative and Studio Portraits
For performers, artists, models and individuals who want something beyond the conventional, creative portraits that express character, mood and vision. The studio in Basingstoke offers full control of light, background and atmosphere to create exactly the image you have in mind.
The Process
What to Expect at Your Portrait Session
Every session follows the same principle, unhurried, personal, and focused on producing portraits you will be proud to display. Here is what the experience looks like from first contact to final delivery.
Step 01
Initial Consultation
We begin with a conversation, by email or phone, to understand exactly what you are looking for, who the portraits are for, and what style and setting will suit you best. There are no obligations and no pressure.
Step 02
The Session
Your session takes place at the studio in Basingstoke or on location across Hampshire. Sessions are relaxed and unhurried, there is always time to settle in, try different looks, and create something that genuinely reflects who you are. Guidance on posing, expression and composition is provided throughout.
Step 03
Image Selection and Delivery
After the session, your images are professionally edited and prepared for delivery. High-resolution digital files are supplied, ready for printing, framing and sharing. Fine art prints and wall art products are also available. You will only receive images that meet the standard you came for.
To discuss your session or check availability, visit the investment page or get in touch directly.
Or call: 07508 587142
Experience You Can Trust
Portrait Photography Rooted in Experience
Peter Farrar Portraits is built on more than eighteen years of professional photography experience across the United States and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina as Kenneth Light Studios, the business has photographed hundreds of clients across weddings, portraits, commercial work and events.
Since relocating to the UK and rebranding as Peter Farrar Portraits, the same approach that earned five-star client reviews across the USA has been brought to Basingstoke and Hampshire — unhurried sessions, honest communication, and portraits that genuinely reflect the people in them.
Peter is also a published author with books on professional photography and leadership, including The Complete Photography Field Guide, a 538-page reference covering technique, business and UK photography law. Read more about Peter here.
Founded
2008 — 18+ years of professional photography experience
Experience
Portraits, weddings, commercial and events across the UK and USA
Based
Basingstoke, Hampshire, studio and location sessions
Published Author
Photography and leadership books including The Complete Photography Field Guide
Areas Served
Basingstoke · Winchester · Andover · Newbury · Reading · Farnborough · Hampshire
Service Areas
Portrait Photography Across Hampshire
Based in Basingstoke, I provide studio and location portrait photography throughout Hampshire and the surrounding counties. Whether you are in the centre of Basingstoke or in a village across Hampshire, sessions can be arranged to suit your location and preferences.
Studio sessions take place in Basingstoke. Location sessions are available anywhere across Hampshire and beyond, from the Hampshire countryside and New Forest to urban settings in Reading, Newbury, Farnborough and Winchester.
- Basingstoke
- Winchester
- Andover
- Newbury
- Reading
- Farnborough
- Fleet
- Hook
- Tadley
- Whitchurch
- Overton
- Hampshire
Client Words
Client Testimonials
Don't take our word for it — here's what clients say.
"Peter had us laughing and acting like ourselves during the shoot. I hate having pictures taken and actually found myself feeling comfortable. We were very pleased with the final results."
Michelle, Lance, Belles & Dylan"You are speechless! You did an amazingly outstanding job! You're a WOW photographer and I am so glad to meet. It was such a pleasure and so much fun on the shoot. Thank you so much Peter."
Mary"I couldn't be happier with my experience! Peter did a phenomenal job not only capturing stunning digital images but also beautifully incorporating film. Professional, creative, and incredibly talented — I highly recommend!"
Amy Cosmo, HMUA