Model Portfolio Photography

Fashion Photography Studio in Manchester

Welcome to ModelPortfolioPhotography.

Manchester’s highest rated model portfolio photographer based in South Manchester helping new models & talent of all ages break into the competitive world of modelling.

Voted “Best Model Photographer 2024 – North West England” in the SME News UK Enterprise Awards.

We have over 20 years experience photographing both new & established models from our state of the art studio in Manchester.

We understand that it can be extremely daunting knowing where to start when considering a career in modelling or TV for you or your child, but we can provide you with professional studio images to start or refresh your model portfolio along with some honest advice to set you on the right path.

Unlike other photographers, our time in the studio is always free from any charge or pressure to buy our images so you can come & have a shoot with us in a relaxed environment. A full model portfolio (100-150+ professional studio images) with three outfit changes costs just £195 & there are no hidden charges.

We believe our images speak for themselves &, with over 850 five star Google reviews it seems our clients like our service & our transparent approach to the fashion studio photo shoots we provide too.

If you have any questions or would like to book a shoot with us then please don’t hesitate to get in touch, we’ll be happy to help.

Contact ModelPortfolioPhotography.

ModelPortfolioPhotography
Harper House
Harper Road
Sharston Ind. Area
Manchester
M22 4RG

Tel: 07973 400850

Email: info@ModelPortfolioPhotography.co.uk

Winner:  SME News Enterprise Awards 22-24
“Best Model Photographer 2024 – North West England”


Listed as the no.1 best photographer in Manchester on Master Manchester

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My daughter had a portfolio photoshoot with John today and he was absolutely fantastic with her. It was her first time having a photoshoot and he made he feel comfortable straight away. She absolutely loved her time in the studio and the photos are absolutely beautiful. Thanks John!
We took our 2 year old son and 6 year old daughter for a photoshoot today with John at Model Portfolio Photography, we had a great experience again as we have been before when my son was just 7 months old. So glad we returned, John was really friendly and made our kids feel really comfortable, making them laugh during the shoot. They had a great time and had so much fun throughout. The pictures are amazing and great price for the amount you get too! I would definitely recommend John and the company ⭐️
Response from the owner:Thank you Jenna, really appreciate the review.
Absolutely fantastic experience with John! He was professional, friendly, and made the whole shoot feel effortless. The final photos exceeded all expectations—crisp, beautifully composed, and full of emotion. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thanks Adrijus, it was great to meet you yesterday & I'm really pleased to hear you enjoyed your time in the studio.
I would highly recommend Model Portfolio Photography. We had the most amazing time at the studio with John and got some beautiful photos!
John made sure we knew what to expect from the session and how to get the most from the experience. His knowledge of the industry and advice he offered on the day were invaluable and we are looking forward to returning to the studio soon.
Response from the owner:Thank you Ursula, I really appreciate you taking time to review.
My daughter, (aged 15) decided she wanted to try some modelling and we travelled from East Yorkshire for her first ever photoshoot with John. I'm so happy that we did! He made her feel so comfortable and relaxed. John is knowledgeable in regards to poses and what agencies are looking for, which was really helpful for her first portfolio photographs. He was honest about how her makeup and clothing should look, which was also helpful.

John was kind enough to show us the photos he had taken at the end of the session and they are fantastic. He's a very talented photographer, I would highly recommend him for a model portfolio and would absolutely contact him again for photographs in the future.

Thank you so much, John!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jessica.
What can I say absolutely incredible.
Very friendly welcoming was amazing with my 5 year old made her feel super and she had the best experience very helpful and great at giving you advice and making sure you understand everything
Thanks John ☺️
Response from the owner:Thank you Stacey & was great to meet you & your daughter & shoot with her today in my studio. Safe to say I think she enjoyed it & her confidence & fun spirit really shone through. If you need any help or advice then please get in touch & I'm looking forward to hearing how she gets on.
I had my son’s photo shoot with John today and I am so impressed! He was very knowledgable and professional. You can tell he loves his job and dealing with children as Harry really liked him!
Will definitely be returning 😊
Response from the owner:Thank you Rebecca, great to meet you all today in the studio.
John is the most patient professional
My daughter was instantly put at ease in the studio.
This was her second session with Model portfolio and I would not go anywhere else
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Mel, always a pleasure to see you in the studio.
John definitely goes out of his way to make you feel totally at ease. You don't feel at all like he wants you in and out, he will sit down and give you his insights into the industry and even advised me on who I might work well with.
New or experienced he will guide you through the session and beyond.
Response from the owner:Thanks Tom, I really appreciate you taking the time to do a review. All the best, John
Great guy, really easy to get along with and very talented in photography. Really cost competitive too
Response from the owner:Thank you Samuel.
We had an amazing experience at Model Portfolio Photography. John was incredibly professional, patient, and made the photoshoot so enjoyable. He brought out the best in the kids, and the results were stunning. We feel lucky to have worked with John highly recommended
Zain & Mohamed
Response from the owner:Hi Fatima, Thank you for the review & it was great to meet you & your two sons Zain & Mohamed today. Both lovely boys & great to work with. I look forward to hearing how they get on & if you need any advice please get in touch, I'll be happy to help.
My name is Msurshima, today I had a photo shoot at model portfolio photography and had a lot of fun doing it. John the owner and photographer was very supportive and amazing throughout. Also giving me directions. I would keep going back to him and would recommend it to friends and family.
Response from the owner:Thank you Msurshima, it was lovely to meet you in my studio yesterday. Good luck with the modelling & if you need any advice please get in touch. John :-)
Couldn't recommend John enough my daughter Summer had a model photoshoot done and really enjoyed every second he went above and beyond thanks again
Response from the owner:Thank you Lucy & it's great to hear that Summer enjoyed the shoot :-)
Really lovely experience with John!

Great photographer, great with kids even our 5 month old son.

Would recommend him all day!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jireh, it was lovely to meet you yesterday.
My son, Max, had a portfolio of shots done with John and it was a great experience. We hadn’t done anything like that before and John put Max completely at ease with it all the photographs are fantastic quality. Would fully recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Debra!
great photographer! amazing with my daughter, and felt very comfortable and happy, definitely would recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Shabnam, I really appreciate the review.
I had an amazing photoshoot experience today for my daughter! We captured so many beautiful shots, and John was incredibly helpful throughout the process. The amount of photos we received for the price is outstanding. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking for professional, high-quality photography!
Response from the owner:Thanks Siobhan, I'm please to hear you enjoyed the experience & the images.
We were early and John was already set up having just finished a shoot, and ready to go. He had a steamer available to my little boys tops that I brought, the lighting and studio were all prepared for my little boys (first ever) shoot. My son was relaxed, John was incredibly professional and the shots he took were phenomenal! Thank you so much John... as soon as my eldests braces are off, I'll be arranging a shoot with him. An excellent morning!
Response from the owner:Thank you Abi. I really appreciate the kind review.
I went for a shoot with John for my baby on the 19/02/25 and from the start he was kind, patient, and professional. He made us feel comfortable right away, which made the whole experience stress-free. Our little one was quite fussy towards the end of the shoot but he knew how to continue to engage my baby, capturing the most precious moments. Definitely will be back.
Response from the owner:Thank you Eleni, it was lovely to meet you guys yesterday.
Would definitely recommend John, very welcoming and friendly. This was my daughter Grace first experience and she throughly enjoyed her time in the studio.
Thank-you John.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Catherine, it was a pleasure to meet you both in my studio.
Thanks John , you really made it fun for our daughter ,completely put her at ease and we’re totally understanding of her special needs. Many Thanks.
Response from the owner:Thank you Ian, it was a pleasure to meet you today & wonderful to shoot with your daughter.
Well what can I say the day at John's place was a great time he made my two daughters very comfortable in doing the photo shoot he is very professional and the photos are brilliant his advice is also A1 I WOULD DEFINATLEY RECOMMEND thanks for your time John and the help you gave us 👌 SUPERB
Response from the owner:Thanks Carlo, it was great to meet you all yesterday.
John was quite receptive, friendly and patient for my 1yr old photoshoot. He also went extra mile to talk us through additional tips and provided helpful links. I highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Chiamaka.
Had my son’s shoot with John this today, absolutely lovely experience and beautiful photos.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review. It was great to meet you today.
Worked really great with my boys. Very energetic and interactive with them. Pictures came out great. Really knows how to capture the unexpected moments and smiled and expressions
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review & I'm really pleased to hear you enjoyed the shoot.
John was extremely knowledgable about the industry and great with our 5.5 month old. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you Naomi, it was lovely to meet you.
Would without hesitation, 100% recommend John. Very welcoming and friendly and puts you at ease. Lottie had such a great photo shoot and found the experience to be fun and professional. The pictures we purchased were of great quality and of great value - no pressure whatsoever if you don’t want to purchase them. Thank you very much for such a great experience - we will be back 👍😃
Response from the owner:Thanks Nicola, great to meet you & Lottie in the studio & thank you so much for the review.
John was so friendly and welcoming and made my daughter feel at ease. This was a first time experience for my daughter but she thoroughly enjoyed her time in John's studio. He carefully guided her through each photo and we are very happy with the photos. Highly recommend John's photography
Response from the owner:Thank you Jana, lovely to meet you both today in the studio :-)
Very professional. Made my daughter feel at ease. Great quality photographs.
Response from the owner:Thanks Patrick, I really appreciate the review & it was great to meet you all in the studio.
Excellent service recommend
Response from the owner:Thanks Marvin, it was great to meet you all yesterday. John :-)
Went today to have my daughters photos done and I must say John was brilliant really put all my concerns to bed. The photos John took of my daughter Freya where amazing
Response from the owner:Thank you Lyndsey, it was great to meet you & Freya yesterday in my studio & I'm really pleased to hear you like the images :-)
John is an amazing photography who not only takes amazing photos but also gives some amazing advice for modelling.
Response from the owner:Thanks Aliza, great to work with you yesterday.
Great photographer, put the kids at ease in a relaxed environment and produced lovely portfolio pictures.
Response from the owner:Thank you Fiona, it was a great shoot in the studio with your three kids & I'm pleased to hear you are happy with the images.
My photoshoot session with John was excellent, John is a friendly and really professional individual who knows what he's doing. This was my first time ever having any professional photos taken and he made it feel as if I had been doing this for a while.

John is really easy to work with and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for photography service.
Response from the owner:Thanks Nosa, really thankful for the review & it was a great shoot today. I look forward to hearing how you get on.
Fantastic experience from the start to the end. It started with John meeting us at the door and greeting us warmly. He immediately got along well with my daughter so the shoot went really well. I also enjoyed John's company and conversation. Overall, a lovely, professional and wonderful experience.
Response from the owner:Thanks Marty, I really appreciate the review.
I had a fantastic experience during my photoshoot session here! The session was fun, professional, and the results were amazing. John was incredibly helpful, sharing valuable tips and information about modeling and casting agencies, which was really insightful. His guidance and expertise made the session enjoyable and productive. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a professional and supportive photoshoot experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jyolin, it was great to meet you in the studio.
We have been to see John for the first time this morning and had a very successful and enjoyable experience in the studio. Highly recommend Model Portfolio Photography. The studio is in a great location with free parking and what I liked the most is how transparent John is with the cost and expectations of the session. 10/10 and we will be back in future
Response from the owner:Thank you Marie, I really appreciate you taking the time to write this review & I look forward to meeting you again in the studio.
John is fantastic, professional and helpful.
My son has enjoyed his photoshoot this afternoon. Many thanks for the industry tips as well, John!
Response from the owner:Thank you Marta, Leo was dream to work with & such a nice young man.
5 star treatment. What an amazing man! So friendly, welcoming and full of knowledge. Thank you so much John for making our son’s first photoshoot experience enjoyable and stress free! Cannot recommend John enough. He has a real passion for his work and is so approachable. We had a trial photoshoot with our 7 month old to see how he would get on. From the minute we arrived John made us feel relaxed and our son was laughing all the way through the shoot.
Response from the owner:Thanks Phoebe, it was great to meet you guys in the studio.
Took my 4 year old for her portfolio shoot, John made her feel so at home, she warmed to him instantly and he was able to get some amazing shots of my girl. A lovely experience and very helpful thanks x
Response from the owner:Thank you Liana :-)
My daughter had a recent model photo-shoot with John. I have to say honestly it was a brilliant experience, and she really enjoyed her time in the studio. John was excellent and gave us some very good industry advice. Overall this photo-shoot was amazing! We will 100% be coming back for another photo-shoot next year and we would 100% recommend John to anyone who is looking for some portfolio photos - Thank you very much John.
Response from the owner:Thank you Mark, I really do appreciate your review. John
Arranging photography with John was a lovely experience, I felt safe asking any question and he worked really hard to make sure my needs were met!

His communication was very transparent and very professional and I knew what was going on at every stage.

Much fun was had, John is an excellent photographer and put me at ease right away and had me grinning from ear to ear between shots with his jokes.
Response from the owner:Thank you Chloe I'm really pleased to hear you are happy with my service & it was great to meet you & work with you :-)
My son had a photoshoot with John yesterday, he was really engaging with both my sons, took some amazing shots, cracked some funny jokes, put my son at ease during his shoot. Really friendly person. Thank you for making the experience enjoyable
Response from the owner:Thank you Helen, it was a really fun shoot yesterday!
Response from the owner:Thank you Ruby :-)
It was my son Oliver’s first ever photoshoot and as soon as we arrived John put Oliver at ease with his relaxed chatty manner. He really enjoyed the whole experience and left feeling much more confident and with lots of good advice on the modelling industry. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you Ellinor, it was great to meet you both.
My 6 year old son had a Photography session for his portfolio modeling.
John was so good with him and made him feel so confident!
Would 100% recommend & will definitely be going back!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, it was great to meet you today.
Definitely a 5 star experience. John made our kids feel really at ease which meant we got some wonderful photos. He's clearly passionate about what he does and so knowledgeable about the industry. He's happy to share what he knows/offer hints/tips/insights during the shoot. Email communication before/after the shoot was spot on too. We're happy customers. The kids had fun and got a sense of what would be required if there were to take a modelling job.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the review Michelle, I really do appreciate it & so happy to hear you were all happy with the service & images :-)
John was excellent at guiding us through every step whilst taking photos of our daughter and he was a pleasure to work with.
It was a great first time experience, gave us plenty of tips and got some stunning shots!
Well recommended! 🙃
Response from the owner:Thanks Peter, it was great to meet you guys (& your dog) in the studio :-)
John was brilliant. He put my 4 year old at ease as he walked through the door.
Great photographer and we had some beautiful photos. Will definitely be the only photographer I use.
Response from the owner:Thank you Kiran & it was lovely to meet you all yesterday in the studio.
I am so happy today I made my music video with photographer John and did a photoshoot! I really love the pictures & video was shot at the very best quality; John did a really great job! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the review Ria, I really enjoyed helping you with the video production & new images today in the studio. Looking forward to seeing the finished edit too :-)