A PHOTOGRAPHY studio in Culcheth is already gearing up for the festive season.

Iconic Photography, which is based in the CPS Shopping Centre, off Jackson Avenue, is run by Michael Berry.

The photographer, who has been taking pictures professionally since he was 16, is now offering themed photoshoots.

Warrington Guardian: You can find Michael's studio in the CPS Shopping CentreYou can find Michael's studio in the CPS Shopping Centre (Image: Michael Berry)

Michael says he has already covered two weddings and five photoshoots in the past few weeks, so the photoshoot slots are being snapped up quickly.

He adds that he is already running photoshoots for Halloween in his Culcheth studio, and the Christmas photoshoots will take place from November 7.

The photoshoots include themed backdrops, which will help to set the scene for customers' photographs.

Michael, 47, lives in Culcheth, and his studio has only been open in the CPS Shopping Centre for a short period of time, starting in May this year.

Warrington Guardian: Michael's Halloween backdrop is open for businessMichael's Halloween backdrop is open for business (Image: Michael Berry)

Speaking to the Warrington Guardian, he said: "Having only been here a short time, all of the customers have given positive feedback to me about my work, which is very satisfying, especially as it is very early days for the business.

"After working from home, I realised that I could not market the studio, so decided to take the leap of renting a unit at the CPS Centre, in order to have a base and where I could set up my themed backdrops for family portraits."

He added: "What is most rewarding for me is that I am producing quality photographs for the community and my customers, but also receiving praise for my restoration work on damaged photographs.  

"When working on a wedding or christening, ensuring the quality of my work is to the highest standard is very rewarding for me as my customers will be satisfied with the photography."

Warrington Guardian: Michael will be using Christmas backdrops as the festive season approachesMichael will be using Christmas backdrops as the festive season approaches (Image: Michael Berry)

Michael says one of the things that sets him apart from other studios is that he also helps to restore damaged photographs for customers, as well as offering a variety of frames in his studio, too.

For more information about photoshoots with Iconic Photography Studio, email iconicphotographystudio@outlook.com