FAQ

We try to anticipate questions you might have about our photography services and have provided some answers here on our handy FAQ page. If you need additional information please to feel free to contact us using the contact form below or call us on 0161 637 6870

How do we book your photography services

Making an enquiry or booking is simple, quick and easy.

You can either head over to our contact page, or call us on

0161 637 6870

What are your business hours?

Monday – Friday: 9AM – 5PM

Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

Sunday: Closed

Outdoor family portrait photography Stockport

How long will our family portrait session take?

Paul will spend between "between one and four hours" depending on what you wish to achieve and how long that takes, capturing your family naturally in the comfort of your own home or at a location of your choice. We have a battery pack which will allow for studio quality lighting anywhere.

How much are your family portrait photography services cost?

We understand that clients need to know the full cost of photography services upfront when they make a booking.

That’s why we have packaged our services into handy products for you to select and purchase without any nasty hidden costs or surprise fees added on top at a later date.

Our mobile studio photography services are split into three handy packages for you to select based on your individual requirements.

All packages below include the specified services, plus a pre-shoot consultation for us to tailor the session perfectly to you, our time and creativity on the day itself, prices start from £100

What are the advantages of mobile studio family portrait photography sessions?

There are a number of reasons why mobile studio photography is better than a traditional photo-shoot. Here are just a few reasons why this type of photography is a savvy choice for families, individuals and businesses alike:

Your photo-shoot takes place in a familiar, natural environment which is great for children and babies

- Your wardrobe isn’t far away, which is ideal if you need a mix of clothing

- Your images will have a variety of drops, props and styles

- You’ll have a large selection of images to choose from

- The Mobile Studio needs no electricity as it is entirely self-powered

- The Mobile Studio requires little floor space – no more than 3m x 2m

- The Mobile Studio used the same professional grade components as a main studio but in a more compact design

- After just 20 minutes a fully-functioning photography studio can be set up in your own home, ready to product amazing results.

  • Absolutely, just let us know what you are looking for and we will put together something to suit.

    If you would like to arrange a no obligation consultation so that we can discuss your plans in person, please feel free to contact me. The meeting is a good opportunity for me to show you a more in-depth look at my portfolio

  • No, we don’t. We take thousands of photographs at events, many of which are unsuitable, have bad lighting or are exactly the same as others. We eliminate duplicate images, test shots, shots with bad expressions and other images that may dilute the quality of the overall product we present to you. For example, because we shoot with low apertures, sometimes we take a few extra shots to make sure we have the perfect focus. We don't expect you to have the expertise or the time to zoom into each image to select the one with the sharpest focus, so we spend hours doing it during the editing stages before we present the final photos to you. In another example, candid laughs and emotional tears are some of the best photographs from the day. Unfortunately, they can also yield some unflattering facial expressions.

    That’s why we carefully select only the best images to ensure you’re happy with the final results.

  • Digital photos have a distinct disadvantage over film if one is not properly equipped.  into onsite and offsite servers, CD backup and a series of other internal back up measures to make sure we always have your wedding photos, in case you lose them. Although it may seem trivial to ask about these technical issues, if your photographer seems unclear about the technical process in which they backup data, it's likely that they have insufficient backup

  • Corporate headshots cost are

    Quarter-day (2 hours or less) £250

    Half-Day (4 hours or less): £400

    Full Day (8 hours or less): £650

  • We charge for these events based on time – fully inclusive of any additional discussions before and after the event itself. Therefore events are charged on a half-day or full day basis.

    Quarter-day (2 hours or less) £250

    Half-Day (4 hours or less): £400

    Full Day: (8 hours or less): £650

    These packages exclude expenses incurred, such as travel, meals, hotels and parking. Any additional expenses payable will be confirmed with you at the time of booking.

    On events that finish after 8pm there is a surcharge of 25%.events over eight hours incurs a 25% premium.

  • I recommend 15 minutes with each person. This allows me to shoot headshots for 32 people in a normal 8 hour day, or 16 people in a half day.

  • We do request that all clients sign a contract with Paul Lees Photography. This helps you to understand what to expect from us, but also outlines what we expect from you.

  • There are a number of reasons why mobile studio photography is better than a traditional photo-shoot. Here are just a few reasons why this type of photography is a savvy choice for families, individuals and businesses alike:

    - Your photo-shoot takes place in a familiar, natural environment which is great for children and babies

    - Your wardrobe isn’t far away, which is ideal if you need a mix of clothing

    - Your images will have a variety of drops, props and styles

    - You’ll have a large selection of images to choose from

    - The Mobile Studio needs no electricity as it is entirely self-powered

    - The Mobile Studio requires little floor space – no more than 3m x 2m

    - The Mobile Studio used the same professional grade components as a main studio but in a more compact design

    - After just 20 minutes a fully-functioning photography studio can be set up in your own home, ready to product amazing results.

  • A genuine smile in your headshot can convey warmth and openness, making you more relatable to potential clients or employers.