Boudoir Photography in Manchester & Oldham — What to Expect Boudoir photography is one of the most searched for and least understood photography services out there. There's a lot of misconception about what it is, who it's for, and what actually happens in the studio. So let me clear that up. As a boudoir photographer … Continue reading Boudoir Photography in Manchester & Oldham — What to Expect
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Why Every Small Business in Oldham Needs Professional Headshots
Why Every Small Business in Oldham Needs Professional Headshots You've built your business from the ground up. You've got a website, a logo, maybe even a social media presence. But there's one thing that could be quietly undermining all of it — a bad profile photo. As a commercial photographer based in Oldham working across … Continue reading Why Every Small Business in Oldham Needs Professional Headshots
What to Wear for a Professional Headshot Session — A Photographer’s Guide
What to Wear for a Professional Headshot Session — A Photographer's Guide You've booked your headshot session — brilliant. Now comes the question almost every client asks: "What on earth do I wear?" As a professional headshot photographer based in Oldham, I've photographed hundreds of people for LinkedIn profiles, business websites, and personal branding … Continue reading What to Wear for a Professional Headshot Session — A Photographer’s Guide
Familiar Places: What Towns Do With Their Heroes
Visual Journalism Familiar Places: What Towns Do With Their Heroes On identity, pride, and the quiet politics of who gets to define where you come from By Sharmaine Entwistle — Photographer & Visual Journalist | February 2026 The Two Connors' number-one single sparked celebration in Oldham, but the real story lies beneath the charts. This … Continue reading Familiar Places: What Towns Do With Their Heroes
Street Content” Turns Manchester’s Vulnerable into Entertainment
Journal / Investigations / Manchester It's Not Journalism: How "Street Content" Turns Manchester's Vulnerable into Entertainment Filming in public isn't the same as reporting in the public interest. And when misery becomes a business model, it's never the people behind the camera who pay the price. By Sharmaine Entwistle Visual journalist and photographer (MA Visual … Continue reading Street Content” Turns Manchester’s Vulnerable into Entertainment
Giving Back Through the Lens
Why Charity Work Is Central to My Photography Business Photography is more than capturing faces — it's capturing humanity. The Heart of the Project There's a moment in every photoshoot when something special happens. The camera clicks, someone laughs, and suddenly you've captured something real — something that matters. This year, that moment happened many … Continue reading Giving Back Through the Lens
