Natural portrait and documentary photography in Shoreham-by-Sea
I'm Petra Harrington. I photograph people, brands and local life around Shoreham, taking time to make pictures that feel natural, honest and true to you.
Old Fort Photography
About me
How I work
I believe the best photographs come from trust, not performance.
Before I pick up the camera, I focus on connection. We talk, we settle in, and we take time. When things feel unhurried, something genuine begins to appear, because there's room for you to be as you are.
See more recent work
For full shoots, recent stories and personal work, visit my extended portfolio.
Kind words
What people say after a session
Happy tears. I look so at peace. It feels like seeing my child-self and my present-self all at once. It takes a lot for someone as self-conscious as me to relax... but Petra's warmth, excitement and enthusiasm made it easy.
Katie
I'm so astonished - it's me. I just didn't expect to see myself like that. You were so far away with your big lens, I didn't feel under scrutiny at all.
Kath
Petra was really diligent in asking and understanding what my business was about and how my imagery needed to portray my messaging. The result is an awesome gallery of images I can use in multiple marketing assets. Highly highly recommend!!!
John
Brand photography
How a session works
Unhurried from the first message to the finished gallery.
Before the shoot
01
We talk first
Tell me what the photographs are for and what matters to you. We agree an idea, a place and a time, and a £50 deposit secures your date.
Choosing the place
02
Somewhere familiar
Your home, your workplace, your studio, or outdoors somewhere you know. Somewhere you can be yourself.
On the day
03
An unhurried session
We settle in and take our time. I watch, listen and respond to what's already there.
Afterwards
04
Your gallery
You receive all the strongest images, fully edited, in high resolution for print and web, plus versions ready for social media. Every image in the gallery is included in the price.
Documentary photographer. People, places and stories from Shoreham-by-Sea.
Tell me what you have in mind
A portrait, a day with your business, or something else. A few lines is plenty to start with.