Dortmund, Germany | Business Headshots + LinkedIn Portraits | © Petra Coddington

Petra Coddington

Dortmund, Germany

Associate Member of Headshots Matter

Petra Coddington runs her studio, Petra Coddington Fotografenmeisterin, from a peaceful backyard space in Dortmund, Germany. Here, she takes time with each client—crafting thoughtful LinkedIn portraits and headshots without rush. Petra also enjoys working outdoors and on location, bringing her calm, confident style wherever needed.

Her headshot approach is sincere and straightforward. Petra believes every portrait should make her clients feel good about themselves. Sessions with her are relaxed, often filled with laughter—sometimes even leading to a few unexpected, joy-filled images.

With 37 years of portrait experience and 28 years as a certified Meisterin im Fotografenhandwerk, Petra brings a rare level of depth and dedication to her work. For the past 20 years, she's also been an entrepreneur—always focused on giving clients more than they expected and sometimes more than they ever imagined.

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Petra Coddington

P / +49 176 21537488
E / info@petracoddington.de

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What Others Are Saying

“Petra Coddington is an outstanding photographer! I had her take business photos for my social media profile – both outdoors and in the studio – and I'm absolutely thrilled! The execution was highly professional, and the photo editing was quick and perfect. The results are natural, high-quality, and tailored exactly to my needs. You immediately feel the difference when an expert like Petra works with me. Highly recommended!”

Business Headshots and Personal Branding Photography in Dortmund

Petra works from her courtyard studio on Chemnitzer Straße in Dortmund. She also photographs clients outdoors, at company offices and at other locations throughout the region.

Her services are available in Dortmund, Bochum, Essen, Düsseldorf, Münster, Schwerte, Herdecke and other communities across the Ruhr region and NRW. She also travels elsewhere in Germany for company assignments.

Business Headshots
Professional business portraits for entrepreneurs, executives, consultants and other professionals. Photographs can be created for company websites, reports, press materials, presentations, marketing and professional profiles.

LinkedIn and Xing Portraits
Current profile photographs for LinkedIn, Xing and other professional platforms. Petra helps clients choose clothing, backgrounds and expressions suited to their profession and personality.

Personal Branding Photography
Personal branding sessions provide more than one headshot. Petra can create portraits, workplace photographs, detail images and photographs of the client at work—giving business owners a varied collection for websites, articles and social media.

Employee and Corporate Team Photography
Petra photographs employees and company teams at their workplace or with a mobile studio setup. The lighting, background and framing can be planned so new staff members can be photographed later without the portraits feeling disconnected.

Bewerbungsfotos and Career Portraits
Petra creates Bewerbungsfotos and career portraits for job applications, CVs, professional profiles and career changes. Each session is planned around the person’s field, experience and the impression they want to communicate.

Workplace Portraits
On-location photography can show business owners, professionals and employees within their working environment. These images are useful for company websites, recruitment materials, press stories and marketing.

Studio and Outdoor Portraits
Clients can be photographed in Petra’s Dortmund studio or outdoors around the city. A session can also combine studio and outdoor settings when a wider choice of photographs is needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

I'm not comfortable in front of the camera. Can you help?
Absolutely. Many of Petra's clients arrive believing they aren't photogenic or that they won't enjoy being photographed. Her relaxed, encouraging approach and gentle coaching help people feel comfortable from the moment they arrive, resulting in business headshots that look natural, confident and authentic.

Who do you photograph?
Petra works with entrepreneurs, executives, business owners, consultants, healthcare professionals, creatives and corporate teams throughout Dortmund, the Ruhr region and NRW. She also creates LinkedIn portraits, Bewerbungsfotos (career portraits) and personal branding photography for professionals at every stage of their career.

Where do headshot sessions take place?
Sessions are available at Petra's welcoming studio in Dortmund or on location at your workplace. She regularly photographs professionals and business teams throughout the Ruhr region and travels across Germany for corporate photography assignments.

What should I wear for my business headshots?
Before your session, Petra will help you choose clothing that reflects your profession, personal style and brand. The goal is to create timeless business portraits that feel authentic and help you make a strong first impression on LinkedIn, your company website and other professional platforms.

Why should I invest in professional business headshots?
Your professional portrait is often one of the first things people notice online. A carefully crafted headshot helps communicate confidence, credibility and approachability before you've even met. Whether you're updating LinkedIn, launching a business or refreshing your company's website, professional photography is an investment in how you present yourself and your business.