About Me

A photographer smiles into the camera, while sitting at a desk in front of a flatbed scanner and photo monitor.

My name’s Kieron, and I’m a Somerset-based cultural heritage photographer and retoucher with a background in archaeology and over ten years’ experience working in museums and archives. I’m passionate about the power of photography to illuminate engaging, authentic stories around the past and present, and my work is grounded in a deep respect for accuracy and preservation.

An archaeologist wearing a yellow hi-vis vest takes measurements while standing in a Saxon grave.

A man wearing blue nitrile gloves carefully cleans a fossil ichthyosaur skull with a tiny piece of cotton.

©Alfred Gillett Trust

I created this digitisation, retouching and image editing service to make my skills more accessible, offering thoughtful collaboration with a real person who values your images as much as you do. If you’re looking to digitise your personal or family photo collection, or if you’re a photographer seeking support with a retouch backlog, a business or nonprofit managing an image archive or an artist or maker documenting your work, I’m here to help.

A man stands on a stepladder in a dark photographic studio, adjusting the camera positioned above an illuminated table.

©Alfred Gillett Trust

A man wearing blue nitrile gloves holds up reflectors to illuminate a fossil on a photographic background, while the camera screen in the foreground shows a closeup of the fossil.

©Alfred Gillett Trust

My aim is to bring out the best in your images while preserving their original character, working with care, attention, and sensitivity. I offer print, negative and slide digitisation and a range of digital image postproduction services. Please check out my Services page for details, and my Portfolio page to see further examples of my work.

My workflow is entirely non-destructive, and I use industry-standard tools to deliver high-quality, professional results. I aim to be transparent and collaborative at every stage, keeping you informed and involved whether it’s a one-off request or a longer-term working relationship.

A man sits at a desk making adjustments to the complex photography software displayed on his monitor.

A man sitting at a desk uses an electronic graphics tablet to retouch the zoomed-in photograph displayed on his monitor.

If you're curious about how your images might benefit from professional editing, I offer a free proofing service for new clients with five or more images. I’ll identify a selection with you, apply the appropriate level of work, and return finished proofs at no charge so you can judge the results on your own images, with no obligation to continue.

You can contact me by email (info@kieroncheek.co.uk) or via the form on my Contact page. I aim to respond within 24 hours and I look forward to hearing from you!

Next Steps

Visit my Services page for detailed information on packages, process, file types and pricing.

Explore my Portfolio page to get a feel for what I can do for you.

Send me a message via my Contact page.

Whether you’re ready to get started or just exploring your options please get in touch, I’d love to hear from you.