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About Martin Bamford

Hi, I'm Martin, a portrait, event and brand photographer in Cranleigh, working with individuals and small businesses across the Surrey Hills. I've taken photos for more than 25 years, and became a full-time photographer following a successful career as a Chartered Financial Planner.

Stop Cropping Your Friends Out of Holiday Photos for LinkedIn

Stop Cropping Your Friends Out of Holiday Photos for LinkedIn

Jul 14, 2025

You’re back from a brilliant holiday. The sun was shining, the food was amazing and your camera roll is packed...

Brand Shoots Aren’t Just for Influencers

Brand Shoots Aren’t Just for Influencers

Jul 13, 2025

When you hear the words “brand shoot”, you might picture a social media influencer posing with coffee, carefully styled in...

You Don’t Need to Lose Weight to Book a Portrait Session

You Don’t Need to Lose Weight to Book a Portrait Session

Jul 12, 2025

“I’ll book a photo session once I’ve lost a bit of weight.” It’s something I hear more often than you’d...

5 Things Photographers Get Their Knickers in a Twist Over (That Don’t Really Matter)

5 Things Photographers Get Their Knickers in a Twist Over (That Don’t Really Matter)

Jul 11, 2025

Photography has a funny way of drawing people into heated debates over things that, in the end, make very little...

Photographing GuilFest 2025: A Weekend of Music and Memorable Moments

Photographing GuilFest 2025: A Weekend of Music and Memorable Moments

Jul 10, 2025

There’s something special about photographing a music festival. The noise, the colour, the unexpected moments and the chance to capture...

Avoiding the ‘Guy With Camera’: A Guide for Women Who Want Authentic Portraits

Avoiding the ‘Guy With Camera’: A Guide for Women Who Want Authentic Portraits

Jul 10, 2025

If you’re a woman planning a portrait shoot, you might have heard the phrase “Guy With Camera.” It sounds harmless...

From Funerals to Family Time: The Growing Demand for Honest Photography

From Funerals to Family Time: The Growing Demand for Honest Photography

Jul 9, 2025

You might expect to see a professional photographer at a wedding, in your office for headshots, or at a fashion...

Why I Don’t Use High-Pressure Sales in Photography

Why I Don’t Use High-Pressure Sales in Photography

Jul 8, 2025

Imagine this. You’ve just won a free photoshoot. You’re excited. Maybe it’s a personal branding session or a portrait experience,...

How to Tell If a Photo Is Any Good: 5 Simple Signs to Look For

How to Tell If a Photo Is Any Good: 5 Simple Signs to Look For

Jul 6, 2025

When you look at a photo, you often know straight away whether you like it or not. But how can...

3 Professional Headshot Rules You Need to Know

3 Professional Headshot Rules You Need to Know

Jul 5, 2025

When someone searches for your name online, your headshot is often the first image they see. Whether it’s on your...

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