West Sussex Portrait Photography

My name is Lindsay Dobson and I’m a professional portrait photographer based in rural West Sussex. I specialise in family portraits, children’s photography, pet photo shoots, business head shots, corporate photography, environmental business portraits, personal branding photography and model portfolios.

Our portrait photography service takes place on location in West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire. I don’t work in a studio - instead I work in and around my clients’ homes and suitable outdoor spaces. I’ve worked with clients in Worthing, Brighton, Horsham, Chichester, Guildford, and Crawley.

As one of Europe’s most decorated photographers, titles include The Societies’ Environmental Portrait Photographer of the Year and Pet Portrait Photographer of the Year. In 2013 I was awarded Fellowships with The Societies and the British Institute of Professional Photography in Portraiture, followed in 2020 by a second BIPP Fellowship in Social Documentary photography. My work has been published in some of the UK’s leading photography journals as both an interviewee and educator. As a prior brand Ambassador for Olympus UK, I’ve undertaken speaking engagements at The Photography Show and The Societies Convention. Please see our Press and Awards pages.

Awards are one thing, but my customers value the relaxed and spontaneous style of my photographs, together with a personalised and professional service. Not everyone enjoys having their picture taken (I’m one of them!) and I’ll always strive to make the process painless and rewarding - and hopefully fun.

Booking is easy - start by taking a look at the gallery and fees pages. Find all the information you need about our service via the FAQ. Then pick up the phone or drop us an email (or use the Contact form in the footer) for an informal chat about your photography needs. If you have furry family members you might be interested in our pet and animal photography area.

If you’re an aspiring photographer our Personal section contains hints and tips on a variety of photography subjects, as well as equipment opinions. As an accredited trainer I’ve mentored many photographers towards their goals - if you’re working towards a distinction you may want to see our Workshops page.

ABOUT LINDSAY

I’m a portrait photographer living in rural West Sussex (just outside the village of Storrington) in south east England. I’m a graduate of the university of Brighton, with a degree in Life Sciences and a background in clinical research. Much as I value academia, as the years went on I found myself dreaming about a more varied and creative career. I think this is partly to do with my slightly chaotic upbringing within a globetrotting Forces family!

After my time as a scientist I enjoyed working for local property developers designing interiors for executive letting apartments. Commissions to provide photography artwork from my fine art collection helped to enable the transition from interior stylist to photographer, reaching full-time professional status in 2009.

In my spare time I’m a car enthusiast and regular visitor to track days at our local motor circuit at Goodwood. My fantasy is to own a garage the size of Jay Leno’s!