Some author portraits suit a single classic look, and others benefit from variety. For Melissa Franklin, who writes as Mariel Franklin and whose darkly funny debut novel Bonding was published by Picador, we built a set with range, all shot in natural light: one in studio against a light backdrop, one in a bar, and one outdoors under a bridge.

That mix gives a Novel Author Portrait Package real flexibility. The studio frame is clean and timeless for a book jacket or press use, while the bar and outdoor settings add atmosphere and personality, which suits a contemporary novel and gives editors and event organisers options to choose from.

Natural light keeps everything soft and authentic, letting the writer come across as themselves rather than posed. The result is a portfolio of images Melissa can draw on for the book, interviews, festivals and her own channels.

If you are an author who wants portraits with character and variety, take a look at the author portrait page.