I offer professional iris photography from my studio at Spinners Mill in Leigh, creating stunning, high-detail images of your eye that are completely unique to you. Using specialist macro equipment and controlled lighting, I capture the intricate patterns, textures, and colours of your iris — details you simply can’t see in everyday life.
Each image is carefully edited by hand to enhance the natural detail while keeping it true to your eye, resulting in a striking piece of artwork that’s perfect for individuals, couples, and families. If you’re looking for something different from traditional photography, iris photography is a quick, fascinating experience that produces a genuinely personal result.
I know life and work can make it difficult to book during normal hours, so iris photography appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and Bank Holidays where possible. My studio at Spinners Mill in Leigh has free onsite parking and is easy to reach from Wigan, Bolton, Manchester, Warrington and surrounding Greater Manchester areas. To book your iris photoshoot, complete the contact form at the bottom of this page and I will get back to you with availability.
About Iris Photography
The human iris is a masterpiece of nature, as unique as a fingerprint and as captivating as a work of art. Each person’s iris is a blend of intricate patterns, vibrant colours, and fascinating details that make it entirely one of a kind. Iris photography celebrates this individuality, transforming a part of you into a stunning, personal piece of art. Whether it’s the swirling blues, flecks of gold, or stormy greys, every iris tells a story – your story.
Capturing your iris in exquisite detail is more than just a photograph; it’s an opportunity to preserve something utterly unique to you, showcasing the beauty and complexity that lies within the simplest glance.
This isn’t just a portrait – it’s a timeless keepsake. Imagine your iris displayed as a striking centrepiece in your home or as a meaningful gift for a loved one.
Whether it’s to mark a special occasion, celebrate your individuality, or simply indulge in a fascinating piece of personal art, iris photography offers something truly extraordinary.
It’s an unforgettable way to see yourself – quite literally – in a whole new light. Why settle for ordinary when you can have something so deeply personal and breathtaking? Discover the beauty of iris photography today.
Every iris photograph created at Steve Lowrey Photography is individually edited by hand rather than generated using automated AI filters or one-click effects.
The aim is to enhance the genuine:
of your actual iris while still keeping the final artwork natural, accurate and personal to you.
Unfortunately, some modern iris photography now relies heavily on artificial AI-generated effects and automated editing styles that can make eyes appear:
While these styles may initially appear dramatic online, they often lose the unique natural detail and individuality that makes iris photography so fascinating in the first place.
At Steve Lowrey Photography, every iris image is carefully edited individually by hand using the original high-resolution macro photograph as the foundation of the artwork. This creates a more detailed, realistic and personalised final image rather than a generic automated effect.
The goal is not simply to create a digital effect, but to produce a striking piece of personalised artwork that still feels connected to your real eye.
This is why my iris photographs have a more individual, hand-finished look rather than a generic app-style effect.
Beautiful and fascinating iris art truly unique to you…
Book now to capture it.
Enquire how to display it, I have several options in frames and finishes.
There are many ways to display your Iris from a straightforward singular circle to the Milky Way background or a halo.
The same can be said when grouping one or more Iris into a group shot.
You can pick and choose these options in the studio.
Some additions are free, some special effects will attract a small additional fee.
Iris photography is a specialised form of macro photography that captures the unique structure, colours and patterns inside the human eye. No two irises are ever the same, making each photograph completely unique. Using specialised lighting and lenses, I photograph your iris in extreme detail and then enhance the image to create striking artwork suitable for framing or wall display.
A typical iris photography session takes around 10–15 minutes per person.
The process includes:
• Photographing your iris using specialised macro equipment
• Enhancing the image to reveal colour and texture
• Creating a final high-resolution artwork
• Delivering your image ready for printing or framing
Many clients choose to combine multiple irises into one artwork for couples, families or children.
Iris photography is a unique experience and makes a striking piece of personalised artwork. Many clients choose to combine two or more irises into a single image to create a beautiful and meaningful piece for their home.
Popular combinations include:
• Couples
• Families
• Parents and children
• Friends
• Siblings
Each iris image is individually photographed and then carefully combined into a final composition
My iris photography studio is based at Spinners Mill in Leigh, Greater Manchester, making it easily accessible from:
Manchester
Wigan
Bolton
Salford
Warrington
Cheshire
Preston
Clients travel from across the North West to experience this unique photography session and create stunning personalised wall art.
You will receive a digital image of your iris suitable for social media and your phone and an A4 print!
Click the Pricing Information button below to see more options and available printed items.
My iris photography is created purely for artistic and decorative purposes. It is not medical imaging and must not be used for clinical or diagnostic purposes. If you have any concerns about your eye health, please speak to a qualified medical professional.
Most iris photography sessions take around 10–15 minutes per person.
Yes. The lighting used is similar to standard photography lighting and is completely safe.
Yes. Many clients choose to combine two or more irises into a single artwork for couples or families.
No. Iris photography sessions are purely artistic and decorative.
If you are interested in something different as well as iris photography, you can also view my full range of photography services in Leigh, including family portraits, headshots, makeover photoshoots and studio photography.
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