A woman with black hair and fair skin wearing red fabric draped over her shoulder, posing with her left arm raised above her head and her right hand resting on her chest, against a dark background.
An elderly man with long white hair and a beard, wearing a navy blue officer's uniform with medals and a red tie, sits at a desk near a sunlit window, smoking a pipe.
A woman with long brown hair and fair skin posing against a beige fabric backdrop, wearing a beige and cream-colored dress with a corset-style top and sheer fabric details.
A woman sitting in a lush, woodland setting surrounded by greenery and textured fabrics, with her eyes closed and one arm resting on her head.
A woman dressed in an ornate, historical costume with a fur coat, pearl jewelry, and a decorated headdress poses for a portrait against a textured dark background.
A man dressed in historical renaissance attire, including a black feathered hat, brown gloves, a blue velvet cape, and a fur collar, standing against a dark, textured background.
Portrait of a woman with dark hair and makeup, surrounded by orange and black butterflies, some on her face, neck, and shoulder, with a dark background and warm lighting.
Silhouette of a woman with long hair posing in front of a bright orange stage light, with her hand near her face, in a dark setting.
A woman with long, wavy hair, wearing jewelry, looking to the side in warm lighting with shadows falling across her face and arm, against a dark background.
A woman with long hair holding a glowing light stick, wearing a black leather and chain outfit, with the light illuminating her face and jewelry against a dark background.
A man in a blue suit and fedora hat holding a gun to his temple, with a glass of drink in his other hand, in front of dark wood-paneled walls.
Woman dressed in gothic black leather outfit with metal chains, wearing a black spiked headpiece and makeup, standing against a dark red curtain background.
A woman with red hair and colorful makeup lying on a bed covered in pink, ruffled fabric, smiling at the camera.
Black and white portrait of a woman with wavy hair, looking to the side with her hand resting on her shoulder.
A smiling woman with red hair, wearing colorful makeup and a bright orange dress, standing in front of an orange background.
Portrait of a man dressed in Renaissance or medieval attire, holding a small open book, standing against a dark wood-paneled background.
A woman dressed in historical, luxurious, European attire, including a detailed gown, a pearl necklace, and a wig with a head covering, sits holding an open book against a dark, plain background.
A woman wearing a sheer black dress decorated with orange and black butterfly appliques, with a red cape, posing against a dark background with brown curtains.
A woman with long brown hair and fair skin poses against beige fabric drapes, wearing a beige dress and a corset with intricate embroidery, surrounded by decorative dried plants and fabrics.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with light-colored hair, looking directly at the camera, with her hands crossed over her shoulders.
“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re looking at, then you’re never going to get others to feel anything when they look at your pictures”
— Don McCullin

Learn more about the British Army Veteran turned Portrait Photographer.

I’m John—the man behind Jack Harper.

After leaving the British Army, photography became more than a hobby. It gave me a way to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the world on my own terms. What started as therapy evolved into a quiet obsession: capturing stillness, presence, and the stories that don’t shout.

If you’d like to understand the perspective behind the portrait, this is where it starts.

Explore the journal where frames fall silent

Some stories don’t fit in a single frame. Others never make it past the edit.

This journal is where I write the things I can’t always show—thoughts behind the portraits, moments that slipped through, and reflections shaped by the life I lived before the lens.

It’s raw, quiet, and honest—just like the work.

In their Words

The impressions that linger, long after the shutter closes.

A woman sitting on a park bench, resting her head on her hand, looking at the camera with a serious expression, black and white photo.

I worked with John during a Tudor-themed group shoot in Manchester. Connecting with photographers in that setting can be hit or miss — but John stood out immediately.

He brought a fun, positive energy and made working together feel effortless. His creativity and passion for photography were immediately clear, and he captured the spirit of the theme in such a unique, thoughtful way.

The images he shared with me are stunning — I’m genuinely proud to have them in my portfolio. I’d absolutely recommend John to other models, and I really hope we get to work together again soon!”

— Rosie Lea, model

A woman with dark wavy hair in a strapless top gazes at the camera, her hand touching her face against a dark background.

Jack attended a studio day where I was modelling, and it was an absolute pleasure to have him there. From the moment he arrived, he brought a warm, friendly, and enthusiastic energy to the set. He was incredibly kind, engaging, and easy to talk to — making conversation feel effortless.

Jack has a real creative eye and was eager to explore different ideas throughout the shoot, which clearly showed his passion for photography. The images he captured were stunning. Not only was the quality fantastic, but the turnaround time was lightning fast — edited, polished, and delivered in record time.

Overall, Jack is a talented and personable photographer I’d absolutely recommend to anyone.”

— Lyra Rose, model

White wall with black text reading 'Studio Luminescence' and a window in the background

Checking out the references and wondering whether to work with John? Simply put… you should — without hesitation whatsoever.

This man has the kindest and biggest heart, and he shoots to soothe his soul. He’s enthusiastic, chatty, polite, and always respectful of the studio and our equipment.

He shoots with purpose, engages well with every model, and brings a calm energy into every space he enters. He’s an absolute diamond.”

— With love, Lauren & Gary,

Studio Luminescence

Want to see what working together could be like?