Portrait Photography in Warwick, Leamington Spa & the Cotswolds
Hand-crafted cinematic portraits on real film
Cinematic portraits, made on real film
Liquid Light Whisperer creates portraits the way cinema creates stories — with light, atmosphere and permanence. Every portrait is photographed on real film, developed and scanned in-house at Liquid Light Lab.
This is not fast-turnaround studio work. It is craft. Each portrait is carefully built using light, direction and film stock to create something lasting. Whether photographed in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon, or the Cotswolds, your session is designed to give you more than a photo: a cinematic portrait that holds presence.
Why choose Liquid Light Whisperer?
Cinematic craft — Portraits shaped with cinematic lighting, not flat studio setups.
Film, not filters — Captured on 35mm, medium and large format film for colour and black & white that digital cannot replicate.
In-house development — Your negatives are hand-developed and scanned at Liquid Light Lab to a standard beyond standard lab output.
Location expertise — Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford, Kenilworth, the Cotswolds: I scout spaces that fit the tone of your portrait.
Timeless permanence — Every session produces a physical negative. Your portrait will exist as an artefact, not just a file.
Competence you can see — All work on this site — shooting, developing, scanning — is done by me. No outsourcing, no shortcuts.
“Martin made it easy and fun, and the photos feel timeless. Nothing felt posed. Just us, captured beautifully on film.”
-Anna Shahan, Family Portrait Shoot on Location
“Martin’s work is cinematic and full of atmosphere. He photographed me and my husband beautifully. He’s the best I’ve ever seen.”
- Bridgett Riley, Actress (Watchmen, Bad Boys 3, Transformers, Star Trek), and World Boxing Champion
Where I work
I shoot on location across Warwickshire, the West Midlands and the Cotswolds.
Warwick & Leamington Spa — historic architecture, cobbled streets, gardens and riverbanks.
Stratford-upon-Avon — Tudor backdrops and riverside light.
The Cotswolds — stone villages, open fields, atmospheric woodland.
Further afield — shoots can be arranged across the UK on request.
Each location offers a different cinematic quality, from dramatic historic ruins to quiet light.
Portraits that last
A portrait shoot with Liquid Light Whisperer is about permanence.
Every frame counts — film is finite, every exposure considered.
The negative is proof — a tangible artefact that guarantees your portrait exists.
Made to endure — TIFF scans, fine-art prints, and archived negatives mean your portraits remain available long after trends pass.
The process
Consultation — We discuss style, wardrobe and locations in Warwickshire or beyond.
Shoot — Cinematic direction and natural or shaped light are used to create portraits with depth and atmosphere.
Film development — Negatives are developed in-house using specialist chemistry (C-41, ECN-2 or B&W developers like 510 Pyro).
Scanning & delivery — High-resolution TIFFs and JPEGs are provided, suitable for print, archive and digital use.
Optional prints — Fine-art prints available, crafted for permanence.
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Yes. Every portrait is made on film, developed and scanned in-house at the Liquid Light Lab. No digital filters or presets.
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Most sessions are on location in Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford or the Cotswolds. I select spaces that suit the mood and light. Studio time is also available; all that matters is how you want to be photographed.
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Yes. I shoot on Kodak Vision3 for cinematic colour, and classic stocks like Ilford HP5 or Kodak Double-X for timeless black & white.
Film can be combined - why choose?
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Turnaround is typically 2–3 weeks, depending on film development and scanning. Rush services may be available.
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You will receive high-resolution TIFFs and JPEGs suitable for print and digital. Fine-art prints & photo books are available as an upgrade.
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Negatives are archived securely, so future re-scans or prints can be ordered.
If desired, and upgrade may be purchased to turn your negatives into a boxed gift set.
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Yes. Travel across the Cotswolds, West Midlands and UK is available. Travel costs may apply.
Portrait sessions available
Individual portraits — cinematic headshots, editorial-style images, or personal portraits.
Couples & families — portraits with atmosphere, avoiding clichés.
Creative/editorial commissions — for artists, musicians, performers and professionals seeking a distinctive image.
Because Life Doesn’t Pause — Portraits Crafted to Endure
Life doesn’t pause. Children grow, families change, moments pass. A portrait is more than a photograph — it’s a way of holding on to today before it becomes memory.
Every session I shoot is crafted on real film, developed and scanned in-house, and made to last for decades. If you’re ready for portraits with permanence, now is the time.
Portrait commissions start at £150. Each session is crafted on film, developed and scanned in-house, and preserved as both high-resolution files and archived negatives. Fine-art prints and extended sittings are available on request.
