Croydon in South London, is London’s second-largest borough & has a thriving business community. In 2022 was named one of the UK’s top 10 places for new start-up businesses* with over 2,500 registered in just one year.
Its tech sector has grown by 41% in the past 5 years & currently employs more than 8,000 people. The borough is home to over 15,000 businesses with 89% of those being micro-businesses that employ less than ten people.
I guess as a sole trader, I am one of those micro-businesses. I live & work here & have been a part of the vibrant business community for many years. Many of my clients live & work in the borough too & I am often asked if I can suggest locations for professional headshots in Croydon.
Taking your professional headshot outside is a great way of creating a unique image, something different to all the studio & office-based headshots crowding the internet. Corporate headshots shot outdoors with the town as the backdrop create a fresh, sleek & professional image. When first impressions online are so important, this differing approach will make your photo stand out.
Croydon has many great locations for corporate headshot photography. Whether you want sleek city urban or rural shabby chic.
Here are what I consider the best urban photography locations for professional headshots in Croydon.
The best locations for professional headshots in Croydon: Urban
East Croydon Station
A train station may seem like an unusual location for a business headshot but with great transport links to Central London & the South Coast, it’s easily accessible & with the redevelopment going on in the area, there are a surprising number of interesting backdrops for photography.
The sleek glass windows of the new Amazon Fresh Store give a sharp modern edge to your photo. The little garden-esc squares around the outside soften the edges with their trees & greenery. A simple wall makes a unique backdrop.
Ruskin Square
Around the corner from East Croydon Station is Ruskin Square, a vibrant bustling area considered to be the gateway between the station & the town centre.
It looks like the city without actually being the city or needing to travel to the city. Shooting in Ruskin Square will give your headshot a sleek city vibe straight from the streets of Croydon.
BoxPark
BoxPark launched in Croydon in 2016 with the look and feel of a modern-day Covent Garden Piazza for the 21st century.
It gives a contemporary urban backdrop for photos with black metal, graphical patterns, sharp lines & lots of glass.
Weatherill House Business Centre, The New South Quarter
Weatherhill House, home to Start Up Croydon, is on the outskirts of central Croydon. it is an excellent photo spot away from the busyness of the town centre.
On one side you have a contemporary urban feel with bricks & glass then around the corner is the ruralness of Wandle Park. One location – and the convenience of great transport links – with two looks to your business photos!
The best “other” locations for corporate headshots in Croydon…
Everywhere you look in Croydon, there are great corporate & business headshots locations. Sometimes something as simple as a brick wall outside your office can make the perfect photography backdrop.
The focus of your headshot is YOU, not the location! As these examples show, we can create high-quality, professional-looking headshots in almost any location. I have listed what I think to be some of the best locations for corporate headshots in Croydon, but really, Croydon in itself is the best location!
Croydon, London, Surrey & the South East professional headshot photographer
Based in Croydon, South London, I am a photographer with more than ten years of experience in shooting professional corporate & business headshots. Clients range from solo entrepreneurs, start-ups & SMEs to large corporations.