Portrait sittings created
in the style of the old masters.
A birth certificate records your arrival in the world.
A death certificate records your leaving.
A portrait shows the world you were here.
We live in the most photographed time in human history.
Phones are full of pictures. Hard drives are full of images.
Yet almost nobody owns a portrait that truly matters.
Something worthy of the wall. Something future generations pause in front of and say:
“That was my mother.”
“That was my grandmother.”
Let’s change that with a Bentley Portrait
Portraits are made here slowly and deliberately, using light and composition inspired by the classical painters.
The aim is simple: to create a portrait that feels natural, honest, and worthy of living on a wall.
Portrait sittings are available for individuals, couples, children, and pets.
The Portrait
Every portrait begins with a quiet conversation.
There is no rush, and no expectation to perform. Instead we explore posture, expression, and light until the portrait feels right.
Many people arrive feeling unsure about being photographed. Within a few minutes that concern usually fades, replaced by curiosity and sometimes even enjoyment.
The result is a portrait that feels genuine rather than forced.
Bentley Portraits is located within the BL6Studios, Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire
An Invitation
Portrait sittings are arranged throughout the year.
If you would like to sit for a portrait, you are welcome to get in touch.