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About Lucy Thwaites Photography

The Person Behind the Brand

Photography, for me, has always been about people — not poses.

Hi, I'm Lucy - a photographer based in Northamptonshire, working across brand, product and people led-photography.

I create natural, thoughtful imagery for individuals, families, founders, and small businesses — images that feel like you, not a version of you trying to fit a mould.

Before photography, I spent nearly 20 years working in Formula One design. That background gave me a sharp eye for detail, structure, and problem-solving — but more importantly, it taught me how much intention matters.

Today, that translates into photography that’s considered, purposeful, and rooted in real life.

Whether I’m photographing a family, a personal brand, or the face behind a small business, my goal is always the same:
to create images that feel honest, confident, and quietly powerful.


YOU ARE YOUR BRAND

People connect with people.

Whether you’re running a business, building something from scratch, or simply showing up as yourself, you are the common thread through everything you create.

Your expressions, your energy, your environment, your story — they all matter.

That’s why my work focuses on who you are, not just what you do.
Because strong brands aren’t built on perfection — they’re built on connection.

You

You

Are Your

Are Your

Brand

Brand


Who I Work With

Many of my clients don’t love being photographed. Most of them tell me that before the shoot.

That’s exactly why my sessions are relaxed, guided, and human — no pressure to perform, no forced smiles, no pretending to be someone you’re not.

Individuals

Individuals

who want images that feel like them

Families

Families

who value connection over stiff posing

Founders and small business owners

Founders and small business owners

who want a website and brand that works as hard as they do

Creatives and makers

Creatives and makers

building something personal and meaningful

Product-based businesses

Product-based businesses

that want consistency, clarity, and quality

THE STUDIO APPROACH


I run my studio with the same values I photograph by:

  • Thoughtful over rushed

  • Calm over chaotic

  • Real over overly polished

I’m intentionally small, hands-on, and collaborative — because that’s how the best work happens.

Supporting small businesses, families, and individuals isn’t just a niche for me — it’s a choice.
It allows me to work closely with people, understand their world, and create imagery that actually supports what they’re building.

My job is to make sure your business looks as good as it truly is.

Life Outside the Camera

Life Outside the Camera

When I’m not behind the camera, I’m usually outdoors — walking, moving, and soaking up the Northamptonshire countryside where I live.
I’m equally at home by the sea, and I have a lifelong fascination with sharks — a reminder that curiosity never really leaves us.

That connection to nature and real life keeps my work grounded, calm, and unscripted.

If you’re looking for photography that feels natural, considered, and personal — whether for yourself, your family, or your brand — I’d love to work together.

Let’s work together

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