The Artistic Lens Photography
The real you, at work or at play: showing people, and the things they care about, at their absolute best.
Beautiful studio and location photography, taken with a designer’s eye and an artist’s heart.
See yourself as you’re meant to be seen
When you book The Artistic Lens, you can be confident you’ll be listened to from the very start. We’ll work together throughout the process to create exactly the photographs you want, with nothing feeling forced or generic.
You’ll feel relaxed and at ease during every type of shoot, often forgetting the camera is even there while I carefully craft your perfect pictures.
With extensive experience in both studio and natural light photography, and with a particular strength in handling challenging, unpredictable lighting, I'll produce great results indoors, outdoors and whatever the weather!
How to book
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Do you want portrait, headshot, event or commercial photography?
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A range of portrait, headshot, event or commercial photography packages and pricing options are available.
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Contact me via email or phone to discuss your individual needs and book a session.
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Browse my extensive portfolio for inspiration and examples of my work.
Choose your service
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Portraits
Beautifully-crafted, artistic studio and location portraits: pictures you'll love, even if you’re camera shy.
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Headshots
Professional headshots and personal branding photography to give an excellent first impression.
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Events
Live event, performance, wedding and occasion photography, captured naturally and discreetly so you don't miss a moment.
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Commercial
Documentary, commercial, product and editorial photography designed to make your brand or business impossible to ignore.
“They’re absolutely beautiful and I can’t stop looking at them. Really appreciate your kindness and support when taking them. The response to the photos from friends and family has been amazing!”
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“What a fantastic guy to work with! Paul knew exactly what he was going for; it all seemed to come very naturally and it was incredible to watch an individual with such passion for his craft.”
Meet The Artistic Lens
Hi - I’m Paul Armstrong - a professional photographer serving Whitby, North Yorkshire and beyond. I work in my studio or on location, travelling throughout the UK for select shoots and commissions.
You'll find me behind the lens for all sorts of adventures: creative, artistic portraits, high-energy live event photoshoots, brand storytelling, candid wedding photography, documentary work, and commercial projects.
What connects everything I do is my love for storytelling and my commitment to showing people, and the things they care about, at their absolute best.
Achieving Distinction in the IOP Professional Diploma in Photography, I am a Qualified member of the Guild of Photographers and also an Associate member of the Association of Photographers.
Testimonials: What clients say about my photography
“Paul is an absolute joy to work with. Friendly, warm and professional at all times, he immediately makes you feel at ease and ensures you feel comfortable throughout the shoot. As someone who has never been particularly photogenic, it is a testament to Paul’s excellent photography skills that he captured so many lovely pictures and I was delighted with the results. Paul is super-talented and a lovely person, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone.”
“It’s been several decades since I undertook studio portraiture for a range of clients. It’s a precise art, combining all the technicalities of lighting and exposure while at the same time engaging the sitter in conversation to make them feel at ease. Paul Armstrong has mastered the art and produces first class portraits. His attention to detail and dedication to exacting post-production is masterful. I can highly recommend that you seek him out for a professional portrait session.”
Clients Include
Parkol Marine Engineering, The Luxury Home Show, Hyundai, Launch PR, Nordsjön lifestyle store, Wild Elder Garments, The Bridge Inn Ruswarp, Eighteen 91, Whitby Foghorn Magazine, Watches of Whitby, Psst! Marketing, The Whitby Deli, Realsafe Technologies, JCF Marine, Philip Burley & Co, Derwent Training Association, North East Inshore Fisheries Association, Peregrine House, Whitby and District Rotary Club, Whitby Lions, Fishing News, Mara Media, The Welding Institute, Susie P Designs, MANA Events, Happy Hounds, Hello Technology, Shetland Islands Council, Whitby Literature Festival, HQ Salon Services, Whitby Hot Chocolate Festival, Whitby Lobster Hatchery, Pro-Fi (SRND Group), The Town Mouse Writing Company, Outcaked, Production Earth, The Gothic Gathering, Captain Cook Museum Whitby, North Yorkshire Council, The York Press, Living North Magazine, BHD Design Ltd.
Whitby’s Apollo Players, Colebrooke Productions, Benson Stage Academy, The Baytown Players, St Hilda’s Studios of Classical Ballet, National Association of Teachers of Dancing, Dogwood Productions, Riffs, Hooks & Lines, Starstruck Performing Arts, Dance On Studios, DSL Theatricals, Whitby Musicals, Hannah Verity Dance Studios, Whitby Amateur Dramatic Society, The West Gallery Choir, Musicport festival, The Great North Folk Festival, Wight Hot Pipes, Helian
Whitby School, Fyling Hall School, Seton School, Lythe School
