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Our story

From Vision to Legacy:
A Tradition of Innovation

Since 1856, we've been pioneers, beginning as Oxfordshire wigmakers who embraced the dawn of photography with a bold, creative spirit.

By 1866, our craft had already earned the admiration of HRH Queen Victoria, a testament to our dedication to excellence.

Oxford Union group portrait, 1933
Gillman & Soame group portraiture in colour

Our legacy is built on milestones

Introducing the first commercial colour school portraiture in 1964, and revolutionising the industry with our British Design Award-winning staging in 1989; a design that still inspires our work today.

Our Staging

Our story doesn't stop there

We continue to push boundaries, crafting creative solutions that empower and elevate our clients, ensuring every moment we capture is as timeless as the artistry behind it.