Blake-Ezra Photography

Twenty years as a photographer. One hundred sessions as a coach.

I'd always been told that coaching is something I naturally do, even with a camera in hand, but having now delved beneath the surface of professional coaching, the parallels are remarkable.

When training photographers, I'd always say that two people could stand next to each other and take a photo of the same thing. The results could be completely different. They see things differently, and make their own decisions as to what goes into the frame and what doesn't.

In coaching, I help others to reframe their lives. To see the same scene, but in a different way. To decide to focus less on the things that can't push us forward, and more on the things that can - making decisions about what to keep in 'the frame' and what gets left out.

In my photography career I often have a short period of time to get the very best out of an individual, whether that's backstage at Carnegie Hall, a Royal Palace, or a shy teenager having a photoshoot at home. The same is true with coaching - bring the very best out of others, and impart a level of confidence in sessions which allows my clients to be proud of their achievements so far yet focused to fulfil their potential.

For 20 years I've framed images, now I'm helping clients to re-frame their lives.

It's been a profound journey so far.

If you'd like to know more about coaching, get in touch. Website coming very soon...

ANNOUNCEMENT :)

I'm a massive believer that people can show up as more than one thing, those of you who've followed some of my non-photography projects over the years have seen this. Public speaking, DJ'ing, publishing...

For years I've wanted to be a coach. A people coach. Helping people to be the person they want to be; working with people to break down the barriers around them.

Well… I’m now studying to be an ICF Accredited coach.

Photography is absolutely still here, but this is something I'm passionate about doing alongside it.

As part of the qualification, I need to do 100 hours of coaching. The first 25 have to be free and the following 75 hours have to be paid - paying whatever you feel the session was worth. The amount is not important at all.

Sessions are one hour and over Zoom. Totally confidential, and centred around what you need, so I really believe they can be transformative to people of any age, stage, or career level.

Just to be really clear, this isn't industry specific, I'm not looking for photographers. This is really for anyone.

If you'd like to book a session, get in touch. You'd be helping me out, and I believe you'll gain a lot from the session too...

Portrait for a shoot with the new General Manager of Airbnb Northern Europe and MEA, Lisa Marçais. Photographed in London for www.londonbusinessphotos.com

Need new portraits in the workplace? Get in touch.

This week marks my 18th year of being a full-time professional photographer. 18 years!

It's not how I define myself, so it's a little surreal to look back at so many incredible moments, and to look forward to some unbelievable projects in the pipeline - the best is yet to come.

For many years I'd had a general 'home' for my work, regardless of what space that work was in. Sure, there were separate pages, but it was all under one brand.

Having shot everything from dead bodies at crime scenes to luxury weddings in Lake Como, from portraits for Amazon to beautifully meaningful Bar Mitzvahs, from the Royal Family to the last 9 Prime Ministers of the UK... it's fair to say my career to date has been nothing if not diverse.

I used to see that diversity as a strength (to be honest, I still do), but we live in an era of easily-packaged content, so after 18 years, I've totally separated the three main things I do into different brands, distinct websites and separate Instagram accounts.

Realistically a PR Agency doesn't want to see a Bride, a parent who wants family photos doesn't want to see the King, and the CEO of a tech firm doesn't want to see a Bar Mitzvah. Hence the launch of www.londonbusinessphotos.com alongside www.ezraweddings.com and www.mitzvahs.uk

It leaves a fair few things I shoot regularly without an natural home online (non-profits, other private events), but that's something for me to navigate.

Thrilled to say that each of these sub-brands are FLYING as we step further into 2026.

Personally, I have even more drive and energy than the Blake from 18 years ago, but with the benefit of so much experience, so many moments, mistakes, contacts and skills. It feels like a rebirth, professionally speaking ;)

Clearly, this a much better setup for the consumer. Through London Business Photos I've had work featured on CNBC this week, and yesterday had an amazing portrait shoot with the CEO of a world-famous brand. Over the years I've shot product launches, awards dinners, headshots, workplace portraits, properties and much more - perhaps I've never shouted about it enough but now is the time.

I'd love to hear your thoughts - is a diverse portfolio a weakness, a strength, or something in between? Have you seen the new websites yet?

Here's to the next 18 years...

London Business Photos featured on CNBC.

"The coverage has been great. The pictures are outstanding!"

Launching a new business? Get in touch.

London Business Photos has had shoots with tech startups in King's Cross, corporate lunches on Park Lane, and some special portraits for one of the most famous brands on earth this week.

All to be shared soon.

Here are a few favourites from the Amazon European Day of Innovation in East London. A mixture of information sharing and immersive experiences as many of the top minds at Amazon came together to push ideas forward.

If you’re looking for new photos for your business, whether you’re an independent high street coffee shop, a chain of stylish cinemas, or a multi-national firm, head over to www.londonbusinessphotos.com and get in touch.

After years of working with brands like Everyman, Amazon, the O2 Arena and so many more, it’s exciting to finally have that entire portfolio in one place.

Brand new website, super proud of it.

If you know someone planning a wedding, feel free to send this on to them :)

EZRA WEDDINGS STYLE & SUBSTANCE Seen in: VOGUE, HARPER’S BAZAAR, VANITY FAIR T & A, MARRAKECH CLICK FOR THE FULL WEDDING S & B, ALTHORP HOUSE CLICK FOR THE FULL WEDDING Planning a wedding? Get in touch…We’d love to hear from you. Please be sure to include the date and location of your wedding. We will come ...