Hello and welcome to Photo by Laurelle, a bespoke photography and videography service catering to both individuals and brands, run by me, Laurelle Kamara!
As a British-Guyanese photographer and videographer born and raised in the North of England, my passion for photography began in 2011 when I started my first fashion blog. Fuelled by an adoration for capturing beautiful images, I completed a 4-year BA Fashion Design and Marketing Degree, which only further cemented my passion for all things film, photography and art.
During my degree, I had the pleasure of working as the head photographer at London Modest Fashion Week which led to my first international feature in 'The National.AE' and my work was also shortlisted and published in the ‘Reveal the Real You’ Book in partnership with Dazed and Huawei in 2018. My immense love for photography and my dedication to capturing the best shots possible also resulted in my first residency with Riverside during the Great Exhibition of the North in Newcastle Upon Tyne, 2018.
Once I’d graduated, I spent a year working in marketing, before taking a leap of faith and pursuing my true passion of photography full-time.
My aim with Photo by Laurelle is to provide my wonderful clients with clear communication, reliable services and, of course, beautiful, authentic and aesthetic visuals. Whether you’re looking to capture those long-lasting moments of love on your wedding day or you want to commemorate all of your hard work with professional graduation photos, I would love to help you preserve those memories forever! By
My specialities lie within fashion, portrait and event photography, but I also love working with corporations to create their latest campaigns, as well as charities looking to share their important messages with the world.
My dedication to my clients and the services that I provide are two of the most important factors of running my business; it is my absolute pleasure to help bring my clients’ visions to life! I believe that every frame tells a story and it’s my job, and honour, to help tell your story.
I’m in my element when I’m in charge of casting and directing collaborative shoots for brands and I love creating personal and bespoke fashion editorials that help to capture the beauty and personality behind the subject.
You’ll usually always find me with my camera in my hand, even when I’m not on a job and in my spare time, I love taking awe-inspiring shots from my travel adventures in the UK, Europe and beyond. See my Print store to purchase some of my favourite prints.
I’m currently in the process of an exciting move to Barcelona where I will be continuing my work as a photographer and splitting my time between my home in the North of England and my new home in Barcelona!
If you’re looking for a professional, experienced and reliable photographer for your next brand campaign, family gathering or fashion event in the North of England, Barcelona and beyond, please get in touch!
Photo by Laurelle was also voted best Fashion Photography Company of the Year in Yorkshire 2023/24 and is cited as one of Leeds’ top-rated photographers!
As a photographer and videographer, I’ve had the pleasure of working with some truly incredible brands, including:
Universal Works
London Modest Fashion Week
Dazed X Huawei
Newcastle University
Leeds Arts University
Pansy Garden
Jerry J
Helix Arts
Northern Stage
Aidi Juma
My work has also been featured in the likes of:
Dazed
Vogue Italia
Osprey
Merrell
The National.ae
Flannel Magazine
Blouder
Below, you can find some of the lovely testimonials my work has received over the years from numerous projects I’ve worked on with different clients all over the world.
“I love working with Laurelle. She is very professional. She is able to completely translate shoot concepts to reality and most times better than I imagine. She is very detailed with her work and makes every photo unique.” - Ossai.
“I have worked with Laurelle many times and love the work she does! So talented, fun to work with but also professional. I will continue to work with her in the future. Highly recommend.” - Floriental Soaps.
“Covid regulations caused extra challenges with scheduling but Laurelle was flexible and accommodating. Everyone was extremely happy with the shoot and the result. I would highly recommend Laurelle. Her family photoshoot package is excellent value for money and makes a great gift!” - Didi.
Check out more of my lovely 5* reviews from previous clients on Google!
Contact
If you want to know more about the kinds of services that I offer or if you’re looking for a Leeds-based photographer who is also more than happy to travel throughout the UK and beyond to capture your special moments, please get in touch via the methods below!
Email: photobylaurelle@gmail.com
Phone: +44 7858 852 950
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