Frances Marshall has been working as a performing arts photographer for the past 15 years. In 2017 she co-founded Marshall Light Studio with graphic designer and brand specialist Sophie Light. Together the duo creates imagery for the leading artists and organisations of the industry, along with branding and marketing visuals for international campaigns.

“Joana is General Music Director of the Staatstheater and the Staatsphilharmonie in Nürnberg and was named ‘Conductor of the Year’ by Opernwelt magazine in 2019. We love, love, love Joana’s elegance and thoughtfulness in this image.” Portrait of conductor Joana Mallwitz shot in Dublin; image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Frances says: "Our goal is to build and unlock arts careers through empowering and meaningful branding to safeguard the future of the arts industry by enhancing audience engagement."

Here’s a selection of the most recent portrait work by Frances and Sophie; to see their full portfolio visit their website.

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Portrait of international opera singer Soloman Howard, shot in London. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of the Gildas Quartet, an award-winning string quartet based in Manchester and London. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of mezzo-soprano Sharon Carty and pianist Jonathan Ware (read our summer 2020 interview with Sharon Carty). Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of the Greek mezzo Taxiarchoula Kanati, shot in London. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

A London photoshoot with the four members of the Pavão Quartet. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of Irish bass baritone Rory Dunne shot in London. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn shot in the Yorkshire Moors. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of soprano Lise Lindstrom shot in London. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

Portrait of tenor Michael Fabiano shot in Artist Residence Brighton. Image courtesy of Marshall Light Studio.

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