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Portraits That Show the Real You

Book a 15‑minute discovery call to see how I help creative individuals and professionals in Cranleigh and the Surrey Hills feel at ease and look their best on camera.

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Images That Build Your Brand

Schedule a free 15‑minute discovery call to discover how I help solopreneurs and small businesses in Cranleigh and the Surrey Hills tell their story with standout visuals.

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Every Moment, Expertly Captured

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Hi, I’m Martin Bamford, a portrait photographer based in beautiful Cranleigh, Surrey; some claim it is the largest village in England.

I spent years advising wealthy clients about their pensions and discussing money matters on the radio and in newspapers – but swapping suits for a camera during the pandemic was the best decision I’ve ever made! Photography is my passion.

I specialise in working closely with individuals and small businesses to create striking images that tell their stories. Over the past five years, I’ve been lucky enough to photograph everyone from solo entrepreneurs and creative agencies to musicians, actors, artists, authors, charities, government ministers, and even members of the Royal Family.

Clients consistently tell me my sessions are relaxed, enjoyable, and stress-free. The best portraits happen when you’re having fun and feeling at ease in front of the camera.

Ready to capture images you’ll love? Let’s chat and create something brilliant together!

Martin Bamford, Photographer
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I work with individuals and small businesses across the stunning Surrey Hills (my favourite spot is Winterfold Forest), and I’m always happy to travel further afield to Sussex and Hampshire.

We can collaborate at your home or office or find a fantastic location that perfectly suits your needs.

Unlike many photographers, I keep things straightforward with a fixed fee for every session. My one-time fee includes professionally edited images and all the image rights—no hidden extras or pressure-filled, costly gallery viewing sessions (what photographers call ‘in-person sales’).

I genuinely enjoy working with a diverse range of people—whether you’re a business owner, musician, actor, model, politician, or something entirely unique!

Interested in working together or just want to chat through some ideas? Drop me a message—there’s no pressure or obligation, just a friendly conversation to explore what’s possible.

I’m looking forward to speaking with you soon!

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  • Thank you so much for many wonderful photos that I will be able to use and share for so many occasions.

    Marsha Hall, Tiger Lily Bus Co.
  • We’re thrilled with the photographs Martin captured at our Legal Awards; they look fantastic and exactly what we were looking for.

    Helen Opie, Chief Executive, Surrey Law Society
  • Working with Martin was an absolute pleasure. His ability to capture the energy and excitement of our event was truly impressive. The photos he took are stunning and have been invaluable in promoting our business. Martin’s professionalism and easy-going nature made the entire process stress-free. I cannot recommend him enough for any event.

    Emily Lambert, Loxwood Joust
  • I had a brilliant time with Martin today (having my photo taken does not come easily to me!) and although I was extremely nervous, he instantly put me at ease and made the shoot fun and I’m so impressed with the outcome.

    Lauren Hopkins, VA
  • We can’t recommend Martin enough! After a disappointing experience with another photographer, Martin’s skill and warmth completely restored our faith in having our photos taken by a pro. He made us feel immediately at ease, delivering a set of photos that both we and our clients absolutely adore. Thank you, Martin, for your incredible work!

    Lucy Boatswain, ClientsAPlenty
  • I’d stumbled across Martin somehow on instagram, I was immediately struck by some of his portraits of a female actor. I loved the way he had used the light in her portraits which created mood and drama.

    Martin is an exceptional photographer and a really lovely person. He puts you immediately at ease and his calm nature and positive outlook immediately help you to relax in front of the camera. He had really listened to the brief I had given and provided advice on compositions to capture the look I really wanted.

    The images have come out even better than I would have imagined and you can really observe how relaxed he made me feel in every shot. The photography is both a keepsake and something I can share to promote my business, I can’t thank him enough.

    Caroline Ridgway, Personal Trainer
  • Todays shoot with Martin was an absolutely lovely way to spend an afternoon! From start to finish it was super fun and creative and we hopefully produced some really cool shots. Pre shoot comms were great and Martin sent some ideas of what he wanted to capture. During the shoot we bounced ideas around and tried other shots which was really good fun. Martin has already sent over the proofs a few hours later and already there are so many amazing images to choose from! I couldn’t recommend Martin highly enough.

    Lou Brown, Actress
  • Martin has gracefully taken many headshots for me for many years! I would thoroughly recommend Martin (and not just as a photographer) he will put you at ease instantly and won’t stop until he has got the right shot! I feel beautiful in my professional headshots!

    Nicola Holt, Radio Host
  • Martin is a fabulous photographer to work with. Always have a happy and relaxed time when shooting with him, he’s professional but with a great presence of making modelling easy and comfortable! Has a great set up in his studio with good facilities. Would recommend and hope to shoot again with him!

    Juliette Smith, Actress & Model
  • I had a great session with Martin this week. He’s professional, easy to work with, and a really good photographer. The images he captured during our session were top-notch. He’s got a knack for angles and lighting and made sure my personality came through in the photos.

    Ivy, Dancer
  • Martin instantly put me at ease, and had great ideas for my maternity shoot. His talent for capturing people is also complimented by his professionalism, kindness and fantastic work ethic. Martin is such a dream to work with. But most importantly I just love the results, along with the speed in which I was able to look at the gallery. Book in your special shoots with Martin, you really won’t regret it!

    Rose Bradford
  • Just wanted to say thank you so much for kindly having me in to take headshots. You made me feel extremely comfortable and it was a very fast process. I was in and out within 20 minutes and you had my headshots edited and sent over to me the same day. I’d certainly recommend you to all my family and friends and once again thank you so much.

    Alice Russell
  • Martin is a true professional who is warm and friendly and puts you at ease. I’m a fan of his work. I highly recommend him.

    Luca Slade, Actor
  • Martin, your photography is incredible. Fading light, moving equipment and difficult spaces is a challenge that the emergency service crews know they have to face on a daily basis. However, you’ve impressively captured this emergency training exercise dealing with the same challenges but from a photographers perspective.

    Casualties Union

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  • I had a great session with Martin this week. He’s professional, easy to work with, and a really good photographer. The images he captured during our session were top-notch. He’s got a knack for angles and lighting and made sure my personality came through in the photos.

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