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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It was my first time doing anything like this in my life and John made me feel super comfortable and brung out confidence in me that I didn’t know I had. Would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting good quality professional photos.
Response from the owner:Thanks Will, it was pleasure to meet you in the studio.
I’ve brought both my children for their first photo shoot with John and both times have been a successful experience. John easily puts the kids at ease and is wonderful at what he does. He gives plenty of tips and advice and both my kids enjoyed being in his presence. Thank you John for the wonderful images of them both.
Response from the owner:Thank you Sandy, always lovely to see you :-)
I had a great experience with John at Model Portfolio Photography. He was really chatty and friendly, which instantly made me feel comfortable in front of the camera. He also gave me loads of helpful advice about the industry, including business tips and tricks that I’ll definitely be using going forward. I left the shoot feeling really inspired and confident — I’ll definitely be returning in the future. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thanks Callum, great to meet you today.. really fun shoot! Best of luck with the modelling & TV work & if I can be of any help at all please contact me. Thanks, John
John was nothing short of superb! Guided our daughter through the photo shoot and made her feel right at home. The photos were just unbelievable. Thanks John!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jonathan, great to meet you all in the studio.
I had a photoshoot with John, it was amazing. John made me feel relaxed, we chatted alot. The photos,s are great.i would recommend him. It was a blast thank you John so much for the photos and for all the information you gave me.
Response from the owner:Thanks Wendy, really pleased to hear you enjoyed the shoot & I look forward to seeing you again next week when you bring your grandchildren in too.
We had a lovely experience with John recently. He made us feel welcome and relaxed and was great with both my kids! He gave us so much information and the time passed before we knew it! We love the photos - thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you Charlotte, really pleased to hear you are happy with how it all went in my studio :-)
John was Very welcoming on the day of Zeyneb's Photoshoot, Zeyneb really enjoyed herself, we were made to feel at home and the pictures John took were great, we would recommend John for any photoshoot, and we have now arranged for my grandson to have his pictures done, Thank you John for a great day
Response from the owner:Thanks Andrea, Zeyneb was great to work with & I'm pleased to hear she enjoyed the shoot.
John was so welcoming and instantly put us at ease. He was chatty, friendly and very professional. We had a great experience and amazing photographs!
Response from the owner:Thank you Carmel, it was lovely to meet you in the studio. John
Had a shoot with John on 27/04/2025 and had a great experience. He is very professional and tells you all you need to know about getting into modelling. He gives you a list of great agencies to apply for and does all the shots needed to apply for them in the studio. He is very laid back and made me feel very much at ease. Fantastic photographer.
Response from the owner:Thank you Michelle!
We had a great experience with John today. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable and helpful, and instantly put Molly at ease. End result is some stunning photos which will hopefully be the start of something exciting!
Response from the owner:Thanks Ellen, really appreciate the review. John
Brilliant experience at Model Portfolio Photography. It was the first time I'd had any photographs taken and I had no idea what to expect, but John was great, I immediately felt at ease, I ended up really enjoying it and very happy with the results. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you Lisa
We had such a wonderful experience during Aris’s photoshoot! From the moment we arrived, the photographer was incredibly warm, welcoming, and professional. They created such a calm and friendly atmosphere that made Aris feel at ease right away — which, as any parent knows, is not always easy with a toddler!
The way they captured his expressions, little smiles, and personality was truly amazing. Every photo was full of life and beautifully edited with a natural touch. We were beyond happy with the final results — they’re memories we’ll treasure forever.
Highly recommend to any parents looking for quality, patience, and a real talent behind the camera. Thank you again for making it such a special experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review :-)
Just great, welcoming and a true professional. Made all of us feel at ease instantly and made our daughter Amelia relaxed. Would 100% recommend and helped even after the photo shoot.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review :-) John
I would highly recommend using MPP. I really enjoyed the photoshoot and from the moment I arrived John made me feel relaxed. He is highly professional with excellent knowledge of the types of shots that need to be taken for agencies and for a portfolio. It was a very chilled out shoot where we chatted about many things and it made posing for shots so easy. John showed me various shots he had taken during the shoot and the quality of photos is brilliant. Very happy with my new portfolio with photos that captured me so well.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review Barry :-)
I have an amazing experience with Model Portfolio Photography. John is very friendly and kind! I took my daughter to him and he took great pictures of her, gave us lots of helpful advice and helped us choose outfits, hairstyles, etc. Thanks for everything John! 🤗
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review :-)
My daughter attended a photo shoot with John toda. He made the whole process very easy and my daughter was in her element at the shoot. The quality of the photographs are amazing and plenty to choose from. John's knowledge on the industry was also invaluable. My daughter and I have taken a lot from today it was amazing! Thank u so much john!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review :-)
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!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review :-)
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.