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Manchester Commercial Photographer – Headshots, Video & Creative Content

CINEMATIC IMAGERY & VIDEO
Visual storytelling with depth & soul

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I create high-end video content for businesses that want their brand to look as exceptional as it truly is. From refined promotional films to sophisticated social content, I produce cinematic, purpose-driven visuals that elevate your image, communicate your message with clarity and position your business at a higher level.

I create beautifully considered branding for women & men -led businesses who want to express confidence, elegance and individuality. Through refined visual direction and cohesive brand imagery, I shape a sophisticated identity that feels intentional, elevated and deeply aligned with the essence of your brand — allowing you to show up with clarity, grace and distinction.

Welcome to Brett Harkness Photography. I’m Brett, a commercial photographer based in Lytham – just an hour from Manchester – creating bold, modern and high-impact imagery for brands, businesses and individuals across the North West and the UK. I specialise in commercial photography, corporate headshots, creative portraits, video content, social media content creation, conference coverage, dance photography, and family shoots. Whether I’m producing a full campaign for a business, creating punchy studio headshots, documenting a large-scale event, or shooting dynamic social content, my focus is always on strong storytelling, clean lighting, and images that work hard for your brand. With over 20 years of experience working with national organisations, studios, agencies and private clients, I bring a fast, professional and creative approach to every shoot. I work on location throughout Manchester, the North West and beyond, with a full mobile studio setup available for businesses who need consistent, high-end imagery.

If you’re looking for a commercial photographer in Manchester, North West who can deliver visuals with energy, clarity and purpose – from headshots to video production – I’d love to help bring your project to life..

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BRANDING

Leading the way in personal & branding photoshoots & video.

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COMMERCIAL

From conferences to corporate photoshoots we cover it all.

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HEADSHOTS

Actor & Business headshots on location or at the studio.

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VIDEO

From story led video to socials and brand awareness.

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DANCE

Stunning Dance Portraits with a difference from our Ansdell studio.

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FAMILY SHOOTS

Lifestyle Family Photoshoots anywhere in the UK & beyond.

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A woman with bright red hair and a confident expression wearing a purple patterned blouse and purple pants, sitting on a table with her foot on a chair, in a vintage-style room.
  • A worker in protective gear, including a respirator mask, hood, and gloves, holding a welding tool in a workshop with brown walls and welding equipment.
  • A woman wearing a black knit beanie, large black sunglasses, and a brown fur coat, holding a brown curly-haired puppy with a grey glove, sitting outdoors at a table with coffee cups, under a clear blue sky.
  • Three young girls in school uniforms looking at a book together outside a brick and pink wall.
  • A smiling man with light-colored hair and a beard, wearing a white polo shirt, leaning back on a couch in a relaxed setting.
  • A young girl in a black dress with white polka dots is playing with a white wooden rocking horse that has wheels in a cozy living room with brick walls and large windows.
  • A man working on a large metal frame inside an industrial warehouse with machinery and tools in the background.
  • Elegant dining room with a long table set with white tablecloth, wine glasses, and cutlery, a chandelier hanging from the ceiling, and a model sailboat on a wooden sideboard, with large window and navy blue walls.
  • A woman with dark brown hair and blue eyes smiling while sitting on a light-colored couch in a well-lit room.
  • An older man with a gray beard and hair, dressed in vintage style clothing with suspenders, wearing a hat, standing sideways in a dimly lit room with a soft glow from a light bulb in the background.
  • A woman with red hair sitting inside an open closet filled with hanging clothes, some on hangers and some draped over the shelves. She is barefoot, wearing a sleeveless top with a long necklace, jeans, and earrings, looking at the camera.
  • A model sailboat on a wooden table in front of a blue wall with a window and two black wall-mounted lamps.
  • Decorative pillows with botanical illustrations on a brown leather couch.
  • A young man practicing golf in a driving range, preparing to hit a golf ball with a golf club inside a netted enclosure, with several golf balls on the ground and in a basket nearby.
  • Person holding a tablet displaying a modern building design, with another person in the background.

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““Brett’s photo and video work for our school has been exceptional. He captured the spirit, energy and individuality of our pupils beautifully, and his professionalism made the whole process effortless. The results have been outstanding and have already made a real impact across our communications.”
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— KGS Communications Team
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“Working with Brett can only be described as working with an artist. There’s never a moment during the session when he’s not thinking about taking things to the next level! It’s astonishing that he does this on a regular basis and NEVER misses the mark. He hits it dead on every time! The best of the best!”
— Actor - Cameron Moon
Two young boys in navy sports uniforms running on a grassy field during a relay race, with one boy holding a relay baton, under a partly cloudy sky.
“Working with Brett can only be described as working with an artist. There’s never a moment during the session when he’s not thinking about taking things to the next level! It’s astonishing that he does this on a regular basis and NEVER misses the mark. He hits it dead on every time! The best of the best!”
— Actor - Cameron Moon

Contact us.

info@brettharknessphotography.com
07793032930

The Studio . Ansdell Institute . Woodlands Rd . FY84BX

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