Laura Gates

Freelance photographer based in North West, UK

Freelance photographer based in North West, UK

An Evertonian throws his arm up in frustration during the final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, the pitch and players can be seen in the background.
Laura poses with her rescue dog, Skye, outside Goodison Park.

About

As a passionate Evertonian and football fanatic, I bring the same energy and dedication to my photography as much as I do supporting my beloved Everton. Whether capturing the excitement of a match or the quiet moments between games, my love for football fuels my creative vision. When I’m not behind the camera, you'll find me spending time with my loyal dog, sharing adventures and making memories.

My latest Work

Everton FC

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Travel & 35mm Film

My Services

A female safety steward at Goodison Park poses for a portrait outside the stadium.

Whether for personal or professional use, portrait photography offers individuals a way to preserve memories, enhance their image, or create lasting impressions. With the right lighting, composition, and approach, each session is tailored to bring out the subject's best qualities and unique personality in high-quality, timeless images. Contact me if you need new headshots!

Portraits

People in Bilbao marching for change to workers rights.

Event photography is a service that preserves the memories of special occasions, from parties to corporate events and conferences. A skilled photographer captures the key moments, emotions, and atmosphere of the event, ensuring that no detail is missed. Whether it's candid shots or posed portraits, I can help you celebrate your day with beautiful, high-quality images.

Events

3 men attending the football engage in deep conversation on the terraces at Prescot Cables, each with an alcoholic drink in hand.

Documentary photography is a service that tells a compelling visual story, capturing real-life moments and the essence of a particular subject. This style focuses on authenticity, providing a raw, unposed perspective that highlights the true nature of the subject. Ideal for everything from social causes to personal milestones, documentary photography offers a powerful way to preserve history and emotions, creating images that resonate deeply and narrate a story beyond the surface.

Documentary

My Publications

Forever Everton Photobook

Interview w/ TNT Sports

Reviews

Tony Sampson, North American Toffees

“Laura was the official photographer for a recent visit of around 100 North American Toffees to Goodison Park and the city of Liverpool. She was with the group to cover a range of events and activities over 3 days.

Laura is so straight forward to deal with, took time to understand the assignment, mixed effortlessly with all of the travelling party and above all else, captured the perfect moments and images with her photography. We’d have no hesitation in trusting her again and can’t thank her enough.”

David Humphreys

“We were lucky enough to have Laura take some photos of my wife's grandad during one of his last trips to Goodison, and the results are amazing. The pictures really capture the excitement and emotion of that day, and it’s clear how much effort Laura puts into making sure the moment was captured. We gifted a print of one of the photos to him for Christmas and he loved it. They’ve given us a way to relive that day every time we look at them.”

Jack carlile

“Laura was an absolute diamond in our mini photoshoot for our family. Her use of natural lighting, easygoing nature and knowledge of the local area really helped to capture Bea's first time at Goodison. Couldn't recommend her enough!”

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