A Little Bit About Me.
I’m Lewis Housden, a portrait photographer based in Petersfield, Hampshire.
My interest in photography started when I was a kid. My granddad had an old Canon camera that he took on holidays with my grandmother. Whenever I could, I asked to use it to photograph the flowers and butterflies in the garden. I still remember the feel of that camera, the sound of the lens focusing, and that quiet moment before the shutter clicked. Seeing the image appear on the screen felt like magic. It was a memory preserved forever.
Years later, my grandparents gave me my first camera for Christmas while we were away on holiday. I spent the rest of that trip photographing everything around us. When we got home, I wanted to learn properly, so I bought Read This If You Want To Take Good Photographs by Henry Carroll and taught myself the basics. The more I learned, the more I wanted to create.
What began as curiosity became a way of seeing the world.
Photography has been part of my life ever since. What began as curiosity became a way of seeing the world. I learned to pay attention to the small things that make people and moments feel real. Now, I photograph families, professionals and everyday life with that same sense of curiosity and care.
My style is contemporary and minimalist. I focus on connection, character and honesty. Every session is relaxed and built around the people in front of the camera. My goal is to create images that feel genuine and last for years to come.
I work in and around Petersfield, Hampshire. If you want photography that feels natural, modern and true to you, I’d love to work with you.
