Portraits for you, and for two
When did you last have a photo of yourself you actually loved?
Relaxed, beautiful portraits at my countryside studio in Usk, for you, your partner, or the people who matter most.
Sessions from £95 · Packages from £395 See all prices
Every reason is a good reason!
Just for you. Because it’s time, and because you’re worth more than a selfie.
Milestone birthdays. 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 and beyond. Mark it with something that lasts longer than cake.
Couples. Anniversaries, engagements, or simply “we’ve never had a proper photo together”.
Mums and daughters, sisters, best friends. The people who’ve always been there.
Three generations. Grandmother, mother and daughter in one frame, and a picture your family will treasure for decades.
A fresh start. After a big change, a hard year, or a reason to celebrate coming out the other side.
"But I hate having my photo taken"
Almost everyone who books a portrait session says this. I hear it all the time. It’s usually because nobody has ever photographed you properly.
I’ll guide you through every step of the way and every expression, so you never have to wonder what to do. We’ll take our time, there’ll be plenty of laughter, and by the end most people are surprised how much they enjoyed it. I can turn most photophobes into photo divas!
“I’ve never felt confident in front of a camera, and rarely like how I look in pictures, but Liz completely changed that for me. She has an incredible gift for capturing the best in people, and the photos she took of me were so beautiful, yet still looked like me.”
J Chamay
What your portrait experience includes
A planning chat about what you’d like, what to wear and where the portraits will hang
A styling guide to help you choose outfits that suit you and the look we’re going for
Option to have make-up at the studio, if you’d like it IRO £150 if available
Your session, in the studio, outdoors in the countryside around The Cowshed, or on location (may incur additional travel costs)
Gentle, expert direction throughout, with nothing rushed
Hand-edited images, with natural retouching that still looks like you
Your viewing, where you see your gallery and choose your favourites
Clear prices, decided before you book. No surprises at your viewing.
The Digital Edit: £395
A 60-minute session. 10 hand-edited images, full resolution and web sizes.
Signature: £595 ⭐ Most popular
A 60-minute session. A gallery of 50+ images to choose from. One 30″ × 20″ fine art print or 24″ × 16″ acrylic. 5 digital files.
Celebration: £995
A 1.5–2 hour experience with a styling call. A 30″ × 20″ statement piece, two desk blocks or desk prints, and 15 digital files. Perfect for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.
Legacy: £1,695
A 1.5–2 hour experience with a styling call. A three-piece wall gallery, a folio box of 10 fine art prints, and the full digital gallery. The ultimate gift to yourself.
Prefer to choose after you’ve seen your images? À la carte sessions are £95, with products from my price menu.
Choose your package and experience
A portrait is one of the most personal gifts you can give: for a partner’s birthday, a mum who never gets photographed, or a friend who’s had a tough year. Vouchers are available for any package, sent by email or posted in a gift card.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I wear?
Solid colours and soft textures photograph beautifully. Avoid big logos, words and busy patterns. Wear something that makes you feel like you on a good day. Fitted clothes (that give you some shape, but are not too baggy or too tight) work best. I’ll send you a styling guide when you book and we can discuss the feel of the photographs that you want.
Studio or outdoors?
Either, or both. The studio gives a classic, timeless look with very controlled light and a focus on a beautifully lit you. Outside, there are fields, trees and soft natural light. If you have a favourite location then we bring in the natural elements of that.
Can I bring someone with me?
Of course. A friend, partner or family member is welcome for moral support, or to join you in some of the photos. Sometimes I may ask them to sit around the corner so you can focus on our work together.
How do I book?
Get in touch by the form, e-mail or WhatsApp message. A non returnable booking fee secures your date, and the balance is due 7 days before your session. Full details are in the terms and conditions. Alternatively, you can book and pay on-line. Within 24 hours of your booking we will message on WhatsApp to agree an appointment date/time.
How much retouching do you do?
I believe in natural retouching. A great photograph starts with me getting the lighting right. It then involves skilled choices in lens length and camera settings. In editing, I may remove blemishes, stray hairs and shadows under the eyes go; but your character stays. I don't perform digital plastic surgery! You’ll still look like you, just on a really good day. Finally, I edit the structure of the photograph, e.g. cropping, saturation, vignettes for impact.
It’s your turn to be in the picture!
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Photography by Liz
The Cowshed Studio, Llancayo Court, Usk. Monmouthshire NP15 1HY
liz@the-cowshed.com