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Gemma smiles holding her camera.

Gem

Time to find out about MY story....

My prime purpose as a Personal Branding Photographer,
is to provide a clear visual representation
of YOU.... & your business.

  Focus Gem Photography holding up her camera

I have been in your shoes.
To have a dream.
To follow your passion.
To start your own business.

 

I am a visual storyteller, breathing life into moments frozen in time.

Gemma Martland Yorkshire personal branding photographer sat on a stool holding her laptop and camera smiling

​​​I have always loved capturing moments.

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I was always the friend or family member rarely seen in photos - as I'd usually be the one  taking them.

The artist, visionary (and perfectionist) in me used to be happier that way.

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When I needed to be visible as the face of my business I learned how to become confident on the other side of the lens.

After all, people connect with people.

Learning how to be your true authentic self and showing up consistently for your audience is the one of the most important marketing tools you can have.

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I found my passion by meeting business owners who had followed their dreams...​

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I spent most of my 20s trying to find my purpose - and I did that by seeking inspiration from business owners.

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People who chose their passion.

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My true passion had been to take photos.

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I spent years investing in and learning as many aspects of professional photography as I could.

-Something that will never end.

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I lit up by talking to business owners who lit up talking about what they do..

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This is how I found who I wanted to work with.

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Combining my listening, research, creative and photography skills.

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I capture the face, story and heart behind businesses.

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What do I enjoy? What am I good at? How can that help others?

- Photography is my art -

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How to manually use a camera and all of its settings is a real skill:

All within a split second, telling your camera exactly what to do. 

There's as much to know about 'in camera' as there is about 'post processing'.

Not to mention colour theory, light / shadow, composition, reflections, white balance, exposure, timing - and the list goes on...

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This opened my eyes to a whole new world. I'd no idea how hard it would be, but always knew it would be worth it.

 

Photography is the perfect mix of art meeting science and technology.

 

I love the opportunities it brings, the creativity it allows, the priceless results it produces.

There's also a wonderful bonus that there is always something new to learn.

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Focus Gem Photography owner Gemma is smiling at her client holding her camera
Focus Gem Photography's back of camera in focus as her client a fabric designer works in the background
Focus Gem Photography showing her clients the back of her camera in a shop and they are smiling
Focus Gem Photography in action taking photos in a clothing store in Leeds

So, believe me when I say, I understand passion.
I understand HOW to capture YOUR passion.

Let’s work together....

Get in touch so that I can capture the face, heart and story behind your business!

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Thank you. I look forward to connecting with you.

Gemma Martland

Trading as

Focus Gem Photography

Creative visual storytelling partner for Yorkshire Businesses

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Gemma is a personal branding strategist and photographer who works alongside businesses across Leeds and Yorkshire.

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​Her style is 'intentionally candid' encouraging actions rather than poses, offering flexible sessions where and when your business happens.

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Purposeful, natural storytelling for businesses all year long.

This is more than just photos, this is a creative partnership focused on your brand's visual presence & long term growth.

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