Military Photography | Experienced Military Photographers

Fraser Portraits provides professional, disciplined and highly organised photography services for the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Email Jon Fraser, Operations Director  here.

For over 45 years, we have supported military establishments, training units and operational bases with large‑scale group photography, recruit intakes, passing‑out parades and regimental imagery.

Our service is built around the needs of commanding officers, divisional staff, training teams and base administration, delivering photography days that run with military precision and minimal disruption to operational routines.

Get in touch with Jon Fraser, Operations Director to discuss your next photography project and find out how Fraser Portraits can help.

Regimental & Unit Group Photography

Our core military product is large‑scale regimental and unit group photography, including:

Full regimental groups
Battalion / company / squadron groups
Ships’ companies

RAF station groups
Specialist units and detachments
Operational support groups

We use purpose‑built photographic staging, designed to safely accommodate large numbers of personnel while maintaining formation accuracy, uniform presentation and regimental structure.

Every Group Is Photographed With:

Clear rank structure
Correct spacing and alignment
Full uniform compliance
Fast, efficient staging
High‑resolution output suitable for archival and display

Army Recruit Photography

We work extensively with Army Training Regiments across the UK, photographing:

Phase 1 recruit intakes
Platoon groups
Passing‑out parades

Individual recruit portraits
Training staff groups

Our photographers understand:

Platoon structure
Rank order
Drill discipline

Uniform standards
Parade‑day timings

This ensures every recruit group is captured professionally and efficiently.

Royal Navy New Entry & Ships’ Company Photography

For the Royal Navy, we provide photography for:

New Entry divisions
Passing‑out divisions
Ships’ companies

Base personnel groups
Specialist detachments

We work closely with Divisional Officers and training staff to ensure:

Correct divisional formation
Uniform and kit compliance

Efficient staging
Minimal disruption to training or ship routines

RAF Aviator & Recruit Photography

Our RAF photography includes:

Recruit flights
Passing‑out flights
Station groups

Specialist squadrons
Technical training units

We follow RAF standards for:

Flight formation
Rank alignment

Uniform presentation
Parade‑day timings

Ensuring every image reflects the professionalism of the service.

Individual Portraits

We offer individual portraits for:

Recruits / New Entry / Aviators
Training staff
Commanding officers

All personnel
Specialist personnel

Portraits can be taken:

in uniform
with neutral backgrounds
with green screen options for official or ceremonial backdrops

Security, Protocol & Compliance

Our military photography service is fully compliant with:

MOD security expectations
Base access protocols
Identity protection requirements

GDPR and secure image handling
Controlled distribution of final images

All photographers are:

DBS‑checked
Experienced in military environments
Trained in protocol, discipline and formation management

Talk to Us

If you’d like to discuss photography for your regiment, unit, ship or station, our team is ready to assist. We can walk you through the process, coordinate with your training staff, and deliver a professional, disciplined and efficient photography day.

Contact: Jon Fraser, Operations Director, Fraser Portraits Ltd

01202 692433

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