Isobel G Creative

Portrait and Branding Photographer in Manchester

Hi, I’m Isobel!

I'm a queer, disabled photographer who absolutely adores working with self-proclaimed oddballs and weirdos. If you're someone who doesn't quite feel like you fit in, just like me, I would be thrilled to connect with you and help capture and share your unique story.


Based in Manchester, I specialise in portrait and branding photography, as well as image retouching. I'm a creative at heart and I strive to make every shoot empowering and enjoyable. If you're looking for bold, emotive, and personalised photos, I'd love to work with you!

Why work with IGC?

At IGC, I specialise in portrait photography and branding photography in Manchester. Looking for my fashion and beauty work?

I absolutely love photographing people because it allows me to form meaningful connections through my work. Meeting and collaborating with new individuals is something that brings me so much joy! Each person is unique and fascinating in their own way, and I am genuinely interested in getting to know the real you and showcasing that in your images.

My goal is not just to capture your physical appearance, but to encapsulate your essence and what makes you truly you. I want your personality to shine through in every photo, whether it's by incorporating your favourite things, colours, or creating a lighting setup that reflects your vibe.

creative and colourful personal branding photography
inclusive and accessible commercial photography

Commercial shoots are always a blast! While we definitely keep things professional and organised, there's never a dull moment when I'm behind the camera. Whether you're in need of some awesome commercial headshots, shots of your office space, or killer marketing photography for your campaigns, I've got you covered.

I'm all about capturing the perfect shot, whether it's with natural light or flash. I'm super adaptable and efficient, so no matter the setting, we'll make magic happen! I travel all over the UK, but have a studio here in Reddish, Stockport that’s available for hire!

Every photoshoot is tailored to your preferences because I believe that you should have a say in how you are portrayed. This is a collaborative process where your input is truly valued, as it is your story and you should have a say in how it's told.

Whether you need images for personal use, your business, or your LinkedIn profile, whether it's a simple headshot or a more creative portrait session, you deserve images that authentically represent you. Let's work together to create images that speak to who you are at your core.

a creative portrait against a night sky with contellations. The subject is similing and has colourful hair.
accessible studio portrait photographer manchester

Portrait Photography

I offer inclusive and accessible portrait photography for everyone. Whether you’re looking to launch your modelling career, just want a few snaps for social media, or want pictures with your partner or bestie!

natural light headshot taken in my reddish, stockport photo studio against a bright purple backdrop
couple laughing in front of wedding display on a personal brand photoshoot in manchester

Personal Branding

Your personal brand is as unique as you are, and you deserve images that reflect that! I delve with you into your brand to bring out your authentic professional self in a way that connects with your ideal audience.

Check out my most recent work

Who needs an actual runway when you have creative lighting and a kickass location 🤷🏻‍♀️🔥 The incredible @munecatmusic killing it on @vauhausagency’s content day at @victoriawarehouse I loved capturing these, and the fit here is absolute
We’ve not had any prism shots for a while, so I have to share these of @pige00nphotos!! Stockport has never looked so dreamy, the prism just brings such a magic to every image. It somehow makes it feel more nostalgic? 🥺
Some more from the incredible @leximalevolent ✨ I had an absolute blast with this set! I decided to play around with the LED light behind the screen and it turned out so cool 😍 Of course I had to choose hot pink to coordinate with these incredible
Bringing in the red added such a cool dimension to these photos! I would love to do more wacky projects like this, I love a really well put together concept!! If you want help bringing your vision to life and you like bold and abstract colour, I mi
I don’t often share my commercial work on here because I know it’s not quite as captivating as my portrait work 😂 But I was really proud of this shoot! We were creating patient focused imagery for a research clinic that was more diverse
I have been dying to do some direct flash outside and had so much fun creating these with @pige00nphotos 😍✨ Hanging out with other creatives absolutely fuels me!! I always come away feeling inspired and generally excellent 💜
Obsessed with how this purple came out, I’m loving that gradient 😩 The first of these is natural light and the rest are flash, mixing the styles is such an easy way of getting more diversity in the shoot! If you’re looking for a pop of
I’ve kept my portrait packages nice and simple! ✨ If you’re looking for something simple and classic, the basic package is for you. With enough time for three outfits and two backdrop changes, you’ll get a range of beautiful portra
I am completely obsessed with how cool Amy looks in these!! 😤 The slow shutter and coloured light combo absolutely popped OFF in this corner!! I really want to shoot in more industrial spots like this, we have so much of it here in Manchester! Whe
Breaking down my personal branding packages! ✨ What is Personal Branding? Your personal brand is how you present yourself as an individual. Typically you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur and creating a brand around yourself as a servi
I knew I wanted to use purple for these, but the purple in my very cheap pack of gels can be quite wishy washy. So I decided to try a blue and red gel together, and got this ultraviolet beauty 😍 Other than the usual editing and retouching process,
Looking for headshots with a bit of pizazz? ✨ There’s nothing wrong with a classic and clean headshot, but it’s okay to bring a bit of colour into your professional imagery! Whether you’re wanting a few snazzy headshots for yourse