Extended Portrait Commissions in London
A Distinct Portrait Practice Beyond the Family Journey
Pennypics offers extended portrait commissions in London for professionals, individuals and private clients seeking bespoke photography shaped by purpose, place and personal identity.
From editorial portraits and professional headshots to private portrait commissions, every session is created with calm guidance and enduring visual clarity.
Many commissions may also be created in black and white, where expression, composition and atmosphere become the central language of the image.
All commissions are photographed personally by Paola Perni, a London portrait photographer specialising in refined, enduring portraiture.
Types of Extended Portrait Commissions
Each commission is tailored to the individual project, but typically falls into one of the following areas of practice.
Professional Headshots & Branding
Professional Presence
Refined portraits for leaders, creatives, founders and professionals seeking a confident, enduring visual identity.
Editorial & Private Portraiture
Bespoke Creative Commissions
Tailored editorial and private portrait experiences created with discretion, flexibility and a carefully considered visual approach
Whether the commission is professional, editorial or deeply personal, every project begins with the same calm, collaborative approach and thoughtful creative planning.
Bespoke Portrait Photography & Professional Services
Extended Portrait Commissions are designed for clients whose needs sit beyond the traditional family journey — professionals seeking visual authority, individuals commissioning portraits with intention and privacy, and clients whose portrait needs sit beyond a standard session.
Each session is shaped around:
• how the images will be used
• where they will live
• the story they need to communicate
The approach remains the same: calm guidance, thoughtful direction, and portraits created with longevity in mind.
Sessions take place across London — including Westminster, Chelsea, Kensington, and Clapham — as well as across the UK and internationally, depending on the scope of each commission.
The Process
Every Extended Portrait Commission is shaped by three principles:
Refined Visual Language
Portraits are created with restraint, clarity, and timeless composition.
Discreet Experience
Sessions are calm, private, and thoughtfully guided.
Images Meant to Last
From capture to final refinement, portraits are produced with longevity in mind — not trends.
Professional Headshots & Personal Branding in London
In business and creative life, your portrait is often your first introduction.
Pennypics provides refined professional headshots and personal branding photography for leaders, creatives, and individuals who value visual authority and quiet confidence.
These sessions are created to reflect:
• credibility and presence
• character and individuality
• clarity of purpose
Whether for LinkedIn, websites, press, or corporate profiles, portraits are crafted with careful lighting, simple composition, and subtle direction — producing images that feel modern, confident, and enduring.
Ideal for:
• Professional headshots London
• Business portraits
• Executive and leadership portraits
• Personal branding photography
• Creative professionals and entrepreneurs
Sessions are private, efficient, and thoughtfully paced.
Editorial & Private Bespoke Commissions
Some portraits exist beyond commercial purpose — commissioned to celebrate a milestone, explore identity, or preserve a personal story.
Pennypics offers a limited number of fully bespoke portrait commissions each year, created with absolute discretion in private residences, hotels, or carefully chosen London locations.
These sessions are shaped for those who seek:
• Editorial & Atmospheric Narrative ⋅ blending lifestyle, spontaneous movement, and personal story.
• Significant Milestones ⋅ cultural celebrations and life transitions
• Discretion & Privacy ⋅ a completely unhurried, private experience
Ideal for:
Editorial portrait photography, luxury lifestyle portraits, and private creative commissions.
Arranged exclusively by private enquiry to allow dedicated creative planning and personal consultation.