Portraits

I create thoughtful, character-led portraits for actors, musicians, writers, and creatives — images designed for use across casting platforms, press, publicity, and promotion.

Sessions are relaxed and collaborative, with a focus on expression, presence, and authenticity rather than forced poses. Whether you need a strong headshot, a promotional portrait, or a small series for ongoing use, each session is tailored to you and how you want to be seen.

£195

Includes:

Up to 90-minute session

Studio or location (Newcastle / North East)

Suitable for actors, musicians, creatives & authors

5 professionally edited, high-resolution images

Online proofing gallery

Images suitable for casting, press, promo & social

Premium Industry Retouching

For clients who require an image finished to the highest commercial and broadcast standards, I offer an optional retouching service carried out by an industry professional whose clints includes Disney, Netflix, and the BBC.

This upgrade is best suited to lead promotional images, press features, and high-level casting submissions.

Pricing Available Upon Request

A young person with dark curly hair, a nose piercing, and facial freckles wearing a beige cable knit sweater, looking slightly to the side against a dark background.

Portrait of a young man with red hair, blue eyes, and freckles, wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt and a black puffer vest, resting his chin on his hand against a dark green background.

A man with braided hair and beard sitting with hands pressed together in a prayer position, eyes closed, wearing a patterned jacket against a wooden background.

An older man with gray hair and a beard, wearing a dark blue patterned shirt, looking surprised and holding the top of his shirt with both hands against a dark background.

Close-up portrait of an older man with gray hair and beard, smiling, wearing a dark blue floral shirt, against a dark background.

A man with long dark hair and a beard, wearing a striped shirt, is standing in front of a microphone with his eyes closed against a dark red background.

A young woman with blonde curly hair lying on a glittery surface surrounded by glittery balls, wearing a shiny silver top and star-shaped earrings.

A man with a beard, wearing a cowboy hat and a shiny Western shirt, standing in front of stained glass windows inside a church or chapel.

A man wearing a cowboy hat, denim jacket, and western belt, sipping a drink in a bar with warm lighting and vintage decor.

A man wearing a cowboy hat, denim jacket, and white shirt sitting in a dimly lit outdoor setting, holding a cigarette in his right hand, with string lights hanging overhead.

A man wearing a cowboy hat, denim jacket, white shirt, and cowboy boots, sitting in a dimly lit alleyway with brick walls, and looking contemplative.

Black and white portrait of a man with curly hair wearing a denim jacket and T-shirt, looking slightly to the side.

A woman with long blonde hair and winged eyeliner looking to her left, wearing a black dress with red floral pattern, against a plain beige background.

Portrait of a man with a beard and long dark hair, wearing a black leather jacket, looking down against a gray background.

Portrait of an elderly man with silver hair, blue eyes, wearing a white shirt and a silver chain, set against a dark background.

Close-up portrait of a Black man with short curly hair, wearing a brown shirt and a silver chain, against a dark background.

A man with a beard and tattoos is shouting or roaring with fists clenched, wearing a sleeveless vest and a graphic T-shirt featuring a skull and crossbones design with stars around it.

A man with long hair and a beard, wearing a leather jacket and a T-shirt, appears to be posing aggressively with one hand near his face, against a plain background.

Black and white photo of a man holding a cane over his shoulder, wearing a jacket, a T-shirt with design, a neck scarf, and an F.T.V. championship tag around his waist, with a serious expression.

A woman with dark hair styled back, wearing a black sleeveless top, has tattoos on her shoulders and arms, and is posing against a dark, textured background.

Portrait of a young man with short curly hair, wearing a black turtleneck sweater, against a dark green background.

A young woman with long dark hair, wearing a white knitted sweater, sitting on a vintage chair with wooden arms and cushion, in a cozy library room with dark wood bookshelves filled with books, a lamp with a beige shade, and framed artwork on the dar

A man with long dreadlocks, a beard, and dark skin is looking down. He is wearing a colorful, patterned, short-sleeve button-up shirt over a plain white T-shirt. He has a small piercing near his right eye and a multicolored bracelet on his left wrist

Two men with serious expressions, one with curly hair and fair skin, and the other with a shaved head and darker skin, standing against a dark, textured background.

A woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes wearing a khaki military-style uniform with floral embroidery, pearl necklace and earrings, holding a circular mechanical device and a rod, with a dark background.

A woman with reddish hair and fair skin wearing a dark shirt, layered necklaces with a letter 'B' and a round pendant, and an orange circular hair roller with white bristles on her head.

Neil Ferry: Capturing Timeless Portraits

A man with a beard and light skin, wearing a gray, black, and green plaid shirt, looking intensely to the side against a dark, plain background.

A woman with light skin, long blonde hair, and blue eyes gazes directly at the camera, wearing a textured dark green top against a dark, neutral background.

A portrait of a man with dark, messy hair and a beard, wearing a cream-colored shirt and a dark blazer, against a neutral background.

Close-up portrait of a mature woman with short, light brown hair, blue eyes, and subtle makeup, wearing a dark, sparkly top, against a dark textured background.

A man with shoulder-length dark hair and a full beard, wearing a dark red shirt, looking off to the side against a dark, textured background.

A man with gray hair, a beard, and a serious expression wearing a worn baseball cap decorated with a smiley face badge and a yellow flower, and a black jacket with pins, against a dark background.

Black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with unkempt hair, a nose ring, and facial stubble, looking directly at the camera against a dark background.

A black and white portrait of a middle-aged man with long, wavy hair and a beard, wearing a baseball cap with a cartoon ice cream cone with a smiling face on it.

Black and white portrait of a man with glasses, a beard, and styled hair, wearing a leather jacket.

Black and white close-up portrait of a bald man with wide eyes and a serious expression, wearing a light-colored t-shirt against a dark background.

Person with black hat and sunglasses standing in a yellow window frame, arms outstretched, wearing a black patterned jacket and leopard print shirt, with an expressive facial expression.

Two women with dark hair standing against a brick wall, one looking directly at the camera and the other looking to the side.

A man with long, curly hair, wearing sunglasses, a goatee, and a black shirt with red piping, posed against a red background.

A group of eleven diverse individuals, dressed in colorful, shiny, and patterned costumes, pose together in a theatrical setting with a stone wall and archway behind them. They appear confident and dramatic, with some looking up or to the side, and o

Person reaching toward the camera with a serious expression, wearing a black cowboy hat, red jacket, leopard print shirt, and jewelry, against a dark background.

An older man in a dark jacket and jeans standing on a muddy dirt road beside a vintage blue Rolls-Royce car in front of an old rustic building with a weather vane on the roof.

Two people sitting back to back, facing different directions, near a grand piano with its lid open showing strings and hammers.

A man with dark hair and beard, wearing a black shirt and jeans, sits on a stone ledge playing an acoustic guitar on a rooftop in a cloudy sky.

A man with a mustache and goatee, wearing yellow-tinted sunglasses and a tan jacket with a faux fur collar, stands in front of a dark, weathered barn with a wooden door and a small window. The sky is cloudy and overcast.

A close-up portrait of an elderly man with gray hair and beard, wearing a black bowler hat and a patterned scarf, against a brown background.

A portrait of an elderly man with gray hair and beard, wearing a black cap, a cream-colored cable-knit sweater, a black leather jacket, and beige corduroy pants, sitting against a dark, textured background.

A man sitting at a grand piano in a music studio.

A man with long dark hair and a beard with closed eyes, in a dimly lit music studio with a lamp, keyboard, and computer in the background.

A woman is singing into a microphone with her eyes closed, wearing headphones and a blue plaid jacket.

Group of six men outdoors with a hay cart, some standing and one bending down, in a rural setting with trees and a cloudy sky.

A person crouching in a garage with a black car elevated on a lift behind them, various tools, equipment, and safety signs visible around.

A woman with red hair looking to the right, illuminated by soft lighting against a dark background.

A man playing an electric guitar on stage with another musician in the background, illuminated by stage lights and fog.

A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a white floral dress, holding a tambourine, standing against a black background.

Portrait of a woman with styled braided hair wearing dark makeup and a black denim jacket against a dark background.

Four people pose inside and outside a portable toilet, with one woman holding a roll of toilet paper and looking through it.

Two men dressed in black leather jackets and cowboy hats standing in front of an old rustic barn on a cloudy day.

Three men sitting on a black leather couch in a dimly lit room with high windows and wooden flooring.

Four men standing in front of a vintage blue car, with rustic houses and a cloudy sky in the background.

Man with open mouth shouting or singing, reaching forward with his hand, wearing a patterned shirt against a dark background.

Three men posing against an orange background, with the man in the foreground wearing a black hat and looking directly at the camera.

An elderly man with long gray hair and a beard, wearing a red bandana, playing an electric guitar, standing in a dark setting.

A bald man in a suit and red tie poses with fists raised against a black background with purple lighting on one side of his face.

A portrait of a young woman with long, curly red hair, blue eyes, and freckles, wearing a pink dress with eyelet and pleats, in front of a floral mural background.

Close-up portrait of a young woman with red hair, light makeup, wearing a casual denim shirt, against a dark green background.

Portrait of a young woman with dark hair styled slicked back, wearing a blue denim dress with puffed sleeves, standing against a moody, cloudy background.

Person in a military uniform with black face paint resembling a mouth, standing with crossed hands against a cloudy, colorful background.

A woman with dark hair, wearing a denim dress, holding a vintage toy horse on a red wagon, against a dark floral background.

Three children dressed in vintage clothing walking barefoot on a grassy field at sunset, with a large stone castle in the background and leafless trees surrounding the area.

Two older men in leather jackets and casual clothing standing outdoors on a cloudy day, holding motorcycle helmets, smiling, with a grassy field in the background.

Two men in formal holiday attire smiling at the camera behind a dining table decorated for Christmas, with a Christmas tree and festive decorations in the background.

Two men standing outdoors in front of a brick building with a chimney, posing with arms crossed in front of a green backdrop, under a cloudy sky.

A smiling middle-aged man with glasses and a beard hugging a woman with glasses, both embracing warmly against a dark background.

Two elderly men smiling, one with gray curly hair, a beard, and a paisley scarf, wearing a dark jacket, the other with a bald head, glasses, a mustache, and a floral vest over a light shirt, standing close together against a dark maroon background.

Portrait of a joyful middle-aged man with glasses, a beard, and a mustache, wearing a floral vest over a light blue shirt, in front of a dark background.

Two men in leather jackets standing in front of motorcycles in a brick courtyard, with a decorated Christmas tree and a brick house in the background during overcast weather.

A black and white photo of a man wearing a hat and a houndstooth patterned jacket, holding his chin thoughtfully.

A man playing a keyboard during a live performance at Casio Sessions, with a dark background and warm lighting.

A man with glasses and a beard playing an acoustic guitar, sitting on a dark floor with a black background and soft blue lighting.

A portrait of a man with a serious expression, illuminated by red lighting, emphasizing shadows on his face and silhouette.

I am a professional photographer specialising in portraiture, with a particular focus on musicians, actors, and small businesses seeking strong promotional imagery. With a keen eye for creating striking, timeless photographs, my work is often described as painterly — capturing the essence and personality of my subjects with depth, atmosphere, and creativity.

While I’m known for my studio portraiture, I equally enjoy the dynamic possibilities of location shoots. In the studio, I create a controlled environment where powerful, detailed portraits can take shape and truly stand out. On location, I blend natural surroundings with my signature style to produce authentic, engaging imagery. This versatility allows me to tailor each shoot to the specific needs and vision of my clients.

Whether I’m capturing a musician’s persona, an actor’s character, or the identity of a small business, my focus remains the same: elevating visual storytelling. My portraits don’t just reflect what someone looks like — they reveal who they are.

For those looking to make a meaningful impact with their promotional materials, I offer a considered, creative approach that delivers high-quality, artful portraits that speak volumes.