Old Fort Photography
Natural portrait and documentary photography in Shoreham-by-Sea
Intuitive photography, grounded in real moments. I'm Petra Harrington. I photograph people, brands and local life around Shoreham, in real places and without stiff posing, so the pictures feel like you.
About me
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, not because you're trying, but because there's room for you to be as you are.
I work in real spaces: your home, your workplace, your studio, or outdoors somewhere familiar. Places where you don't have to perform or pretend.
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.
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.
Somewhere familiar
Your home, your workplace, your studio, or outdoors somewhere you know. Places where you don't have to perform or pretend.
An unhurried session
We settle in and take our time. I don't move you into shapes or ask you to be anything. I watch, listen and respond to what's already there.
Your gallery
You receive all the strongest images, fully edited, in high resolution for print and web, plus versions ready for social media. There's no charge per image.
Photographs made with care, ease and real attention
If that sounds like what you're looking for, I'd love to hear from you.