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In the heart of Ansdell at the Ansdell Institute.

Fylde Coast Family & Portrait Photographer Brett Harkness

Ansdell based Brett Harkness is the top choice for family and lifestyle photography, offering a range of beautiful settings. Whether it's an on-location shoot at the beach, in your garden, or among the trees in a forest, Brett captures stunning, natural moments. His expertise in lit portraits in the studio adds a polished, timeless touch to any session. With his creative eye and relaxed approach, Brett creates authentic imagery that tells your unique story, preserving precious memories for years to come.

Young girl sitting on a boat at sunset, wearing a hat and holding a stick.
Two children lying on the ground, smiling and wearing colorful sweaters.
Young girl wearing a gray hat and dark outfit, smiling with pigtails, leaning on a brown leather chair.
Young child sitting in grass, wearing a polka dot dress
Black and white portrait of a man wearing a white t-shirt, smiling, with short dark hair and a beard.
Laughing child in a sunlit field with blurred greenery, wearing a polka dot dress.
Smiling child in a floral jacket leaning on a metal bollard with a blurred urban background.
Young girl wearing a lace blouse, black tulle skirt, and a small black top hat with a veil, standing against a textured dark background.
Young boy in a star-patterned shirt standing against a wooden background.
Young girl with brown hair wearing a black dress, standing against a dark background.
Young girl in a blue hat sitting on an old boat near the shore at sunset.
Mother and daughter sitting on a bench outdoors, smiling, with lush greenery in the background.
Black and white portrait of a young boy sitting on a bench, wearing a white shirt and jeans, barefoot, with a neutral expression.
Two children hugging joyfully outside, beside a wooden ladder, with greenery and a dark backdrop in the background.
Young girl sitting on a vintage chair wearing a denim vest and polka dot dress
Ballerina in black tutu on pointe shoes against dark background.
Young girl with red hair and freckles smiling, wearing a pink and red knit sweater.
Smiling child wearing striped shirt and denim overalls stands on a city sidewalk.
Smiling child lying in grass with hands behind head, wearing a floral dress.
Young girl with long hair, wearing a colorful off-shoulder top and shorts, sitting on a stone bench in a garden.
Young girl with blonde hair smiling, wearing a gray button-up sweater with a ruffled collar, outdoors with blurred background.
Two young girls sitting back-to-back on a wooden bench, wearing winter clothing and boots, with a rustic, weathered backdrop and decorative bunting hanging above them.
A woman and two young girls smiling outdoors, wearing casual clothing.
A couple lying in the grass with a dog, the woman wearing a straw hat and laughing as the dog licks her face, while the man smiles beside her.
Child jumping in puddle wearing striped dress and pink boots.
Close-up of a wooden birdhouse with a child's drawing of a bird and the words "Welcome Home" on the surface.
Mother and daughter laughing in a sunlit forest, with the child in a polka dot dress.
Two young children standing against a concrete wall. One wears a floral jacket and overalls, the other in a yellow raincoat and jeans.
Girl leaning out of a door wearing a pink sweater and blue jeans, concrete path outside.
Child wearing a hooded sweater surrounded by falling autumn leaves, standing outside.
Young girl with braided hair sitting on a wooden chair, wearing a black top and plaid pants, looking down.
Smiling child with curly blond hair lying on grass in a floral dress, arms crossed.
Two young girls lying on grass, smiling, holding hands.
Young girl wearing a knitted hat and scarf, holding and looking at a leaf.
Black and white portrait of a man with two young girls wearing sweaters, outdoors in a natural setting.
A child in a colorful striped sweater sitting on dry grass in a forested area, smiling and touching their hair.
Black and white photo of a woman sitting cross-legged, holding a baby, with a young girl smiling in the background.
Young girl in a floral dress smiling and standing next to a rusty metal sculpture with leaf cutouts in a garden setting.
A man and woman lovingly holding a newborn baby wrapped in a blanket.
Girl with long hair in a white t-shirt offering an ice cream cone, standing against a pink wall.
Black and white photo of a young girl in a wide-brimmed hat and coat, leaning against an old boat outdoors, with grass beneath her feet.
Young girl wearing a hat, sitting in an old wooden boat at sunset.
Young boy in red shirt standing in front of a vintage car with a British flag sticker on the windshield.
Child wearing a red coat with fur hood, standing in front of green ivy leaves.
Close-up of a child wearing a headband with white flowers

Get in touch.

It will only take a couple of seconds to fill out the form. Let us know what you are interested in and let’s chat. You can can also call Kristie during work hours on 07793032930.

Our Services

 

  • These take place in the studio and re lit portraits. Portrait session usually take around 60-90 mins and allow a few changes of clothes to suit the backgrounds. A wide selection of frames are available as well as digital files

  • Our Family Lifestyle Photo shoots take place on location. This can be in your garden, on the beach or a place of your choosing. It usually takes the form of us going for a walk. Lifestyle shoots are great fun and yo will view your images in the studio.

  • Our Dance Portraits take place usually in the studio environment. The session is lit and usually lasts around an hour. Frames are available as well as prints or files.

  • Our Pet portraits take place at our pet friendly studio. We will use lights during the photo shoot. Shoots can be quite quick and last around 30-40 mins depending upon the animal and participation.

  • Our Commercial Photography & Video take your business image to the next level. From team shoots to head shots, interior photography to social media content we cover it all. Video is also available from sort 30 sec clips for socials to longer 2-3 min video assets for the website.

  • Ou Wedding photography has taken us all over the world photographing this most special of days. CLICK HERE to go to my wedding website.

"Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family."

— Anthony Brandt

Doormat with three yellow stars on black surface near a dark wooden floor.

I don’t take pictures, I create art for your future…..

Rugby player holding a ball, covered in mud, wearing a yellow and black jersey, in a wooden frame.
A woman wearing a patterned hat in a white frame. She is looking to the side with a neutral expression. The background is blurred, highlighting her face and hat.
A couple sitting closely in tall grass, the man in a white shirt and the woman in a light-colored dress, sharing a warm embrace and smiling at each other in soft, natural lighting.
Portrait of a young girl in a casual outfit, including a white tank top, tied button-down shirt, and khaki pants, in a photography studio setting with professional lighting.

  • All of our frames are handmade in the UK and are bespoke to your needs. We have a wide variety available.

  • Our Aluminium Frames are printed in Germany and area unique way to show your images. Ask Kristie for more information.

  • From individual frames to multi frame options ask Kristie at your viewing for more information.

A dancer in a green flowing costume striking a high kick pose against a dark background. The image is framed in a dark wooden frame.
Portrait of a young person wearing a hooded coat with bear ears in a decorative frame
“There is no better photographer in the UK today.. Brett is a photography enigma in what he does...”
— John Alder.. CEO