The Human Behind The Camera

A woman in a flowing dress posing with styling and photography professionals in a stylish room with chandeliers and mirrors.

I am Andrea…

The heart and mind behind Cornwall Portrait Photography

How I got here

Life brought me to professional photography almost by accident as, before then, my working life orbited around different technical and customer service roles”

Two Canon DSLR cameras with lenses on a table.

About Me

I didn’t grow up with a camera permanently in hand, and that whole story feels too tidy anyway!

Everything began to change when a Polaroid gifted in my teens rewrote the plot: sudden, delightful, and a bit magical.

My defining early memory? Learning about light and shadows through my cousin’s proper film camera on a beach, then watching those surfer shots emerge in the darkroom.

The way the images revealed themselves felt like witnessing magic!!!

At collegeI fell truly, deeply, in love with the tactile, methodical, film-based craft of photography.

It was delightfully “back to front,” learning through film and darkroom before ever touching a digital camera. It grounded me technically, emotionally, and creatively.

From then on, everything I do has been guided by three steadfast values:

  • Integrity.

  • A Passion for Creating.

  • Building Relationships.

Your Portrait Experience

It will be much more than just a photo session. It’s a day, and an experience, crafted with intention:

  • Refined & Honest. Every interaction is rooted in authenticity, from tone to delivery.

  • Warm & Enthusiastic. I bring energy and dedication that infuse you, your photos, and our time together.

  • Made for You. I’m here personally: no middlemen, no distance. Just a patient, empowering space designed around you.

Because Here’s the Truth

Your portrait should feel like you, only amplified.

Stronger. Proud. Magnetic.

That’s what great photography does: it doesn’t just reflect who you are; it helps you see it in yourself.

When you step in front of my lens, it’s not just about capturing a moment: it’s about revealing your power, your essence, and your story. Let’s make it unforgettable!

My Values

  • Room with a framed portrait of a person holding a bouquet of dark pink flowers, placed above a wooden bench with a potted plant.

    Integrity

    Acting with integrity to me means always being honest and ethical.

    It means acting with complete transparency in all my dealings with clients, suppliers, and everyone I meet!

  • A cozy living room with a black leather couch, a framed black and white photo on a brick wall, and two hanging lamps.

    A Passion For Creating

    So many people have described me as “passionate” about my work.

    I believe that my love for what I do and for serving my clients with enthusiasm, honesty, and dedication, comes through in the way I engage with everyone, and in everything I do.

  • Elegant interior with portrait of a woman in black lace dress, gold-framed, on a green wall. Below is a sideboard with a metallic finish, adorned with a red vase and a floral arrangement in a large gold vase.

    Building Relationships

    Building lasting, positive, and constructive relationships with my clients is central to my values, and something I care about, deeply.

    This is why I never outsource any of my work, and take responsibility for the delivery of my services from your first enquiry to handing over your images and products.

A woman taking a selfie with a camera in a mirror, black and white photo, she has dark hair pulled back, and is wearing a dark top.

“Andrea has the ability to make you feel so comfortable and she most definitely found my wicked streak, although she may not have had to look very far!”

-S. Ameer-Beg

Who, & What, Makes My Heart Sing…

  • Person walking on a sandy beach at sunset with cloudy sky

    THE HUSBAND

  • Close-up of a dog's face, nose covered with sand, at the beach.

    THE "DAWGGIE"

  • A Fix Red Labrador puppy, with her paws up, laying on her back, and with a smiley expression, looking at the camera

    THE OTHER "DAWGGIE"

  • Woman in a denim jacket smiling indoors with a window in the background.

    THE SISTER-FROM-ANOTHER-MISTER

  • Person relaxing on a sandy beach with a small dog, surrounded by sunbathers and beachgoers under a clear sky.

    THE SEA & BEACH

  • Coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, clear green water, and overcast sky.

    KERNOW (CORNWALL)

Ready to find out more about working with me?

Just fill in the Contact Form below, and get in touch!

Let’s talk & Plan Your Perfect Portrait Session!

Fill in this form, and I will be in touch!