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!

a fantasy studio portrait of a woman in a purple gown with a prop sword against stormy skies and a moon-like halo.
a creative portrait against a night sky with contellations. The subject is similing and has colourful hair

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.

a fantasy studio portrait of a woman holding a sword pointed down in front of her looking off camera. She is wearing a gown and a tiara against a firey sky and a glowing sun.
two people sharing a drink and some pastries in a cafe laughing together

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.

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!

a studio portrait of a woman in a purple gown and gothic makeup against a fantasy purple night sky

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.

Check out my most recent work

👻 A gloriously spooky Samhain to you all! 🎃 Another (but certainly not the last) from this epic shoot with @0fficial_littleg0thslutthing 🔥 I am in my absolute element at the moment, I feel so so lucky to work with such incredibly talented people
👹 The Puppet-master 🔥 We came up with this concept on the fly! It naturally name together with a combination of @0fficial_littleg0thslutthing’s incredible posing and those claws, it kind of reminded me of the blood benders in Avatar:TLA! We
Just a standalone this time because I think this image needs its own moment 😤🔥 More playing with the amazing @borisfx_optics for their #sinistershots challenge! I played with a lot of different fireballs but this sun fire one definitely fit the be
Don’t talk to me, I’m pondering my orb 🔮 And if you’re looking for something else to ponder, my Ko-Fi link is properly live! There’s a couple of free resources on there currently including a bookkeeping template, and my bran
The inspiration for this shoot came from my obsession with the Nightsisters from Star Wars. I loved seeing them in the new Jedi games, and in The Acolyte, I really hope we get more of their stories and lore!! I sent that and some other inspo to @0ffi
Shooting with this absolute beaut again today!! The amazing @leximalevolent from our shoot earlier this year! And boy are we cooking up something spooky 🎃👻 I’ve been squirrelling away to make sure I actually have spooky content for spooky s
Since we’re keeping things creative over here, have some pictures I took at Lyme Park on my birthday! I decided to stick a 50mm on my old D90 and take it for a spin as I wanted something light to take with me. It’s been a while since I&rs
I am so thrilled to announce I am now represented by @wnfcreative! 🥳 With Not For are an incredible disability founded production and talent agency, dedicated to getting disabled creatives more mainstream roles in creative workplaces 😍 I had the
And the last of the studio sets from this shoot! 🔥 I am itching to do more of this already, I have a seemingly never ending list of ideas and themes to explore so you’ll certainly be seeing more of this 😍 After another mostly week off last
Something warm to compliment this lovely Summer weather we’re having ☀️ I’ve had a fabulous week off for mine and my partners’ birthdays, we got up to all sorts of adventures as well as getting plenty of rest in! The weather is no
I think it’s time for some more magic from this incredible shoot!! Now it’s no secret I am a BIG fan of the colour purple, but I’m particularly in love with these shades 😍 This was another set I imagined in my mind as I was shooti