re-enactor portrait photography

An ongoing personal photography project of mine focuses on re-enactor portraits. Over the past few years, I have photographed a wide range of historical subjects, from Roman and Viking re-enactors to medieval knights and soldiers from the First and Second World Wars.
These portraits are about celebrating historical detail, craftsmanship and character, and I am always keen to expand the project by working with new groups and individuals. If you know any interesting re-enactors or living history groups, please feel free to get in touch.

Historical reenactor in military uniform holding a rifle in a forest setting.
Person dressed in medieval attire holding and aiming a bow and arrow.
Lonestar Cowboy portrait
Shackleton re-enactor 1
Man in historical military uniform holding a rifle in a forest setting.
Historical re-enactors in vintage military attire with baseball gear near aircraft tail on grassy field
Vintage military officer in beige uniform with sword and binoculars.
Medieval man with curly hair and beard wearing yellow cloak, standing in front of wooden structure with decorative carvings.
Viking reenactor inside a longhouse holding a shield and spear.
Woman in elaborate pirate costume with hat, coat, and accessories, vintage style portrait
Man in historical warrior costume with gold helmet and scale armor holding a staff.
Young soldier in vintage military uniform with rifle and wicker pigeon basket outdoors.
Bearded man in medieval outfit holding a sword in a forest
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Poster for "No Man's Land" event at Bodrhyddan Hall, featuring people in various historical military costumes, promoting a multi-period living history event on April 12th and 13th, 2025.
WWI soldiers reenactor in uniform with rifle, sitting in trench
Polish Winged Hussar Warrior - Christopher Doyle Photography
Man in medieval costume seated in a rustic, dimly-lit wooden hall holding a wooden cup
Group of men in vintage military uniforms sitting at a table reading newspapers, with retro caravan and Kellogg's Corn Flakes box in the background, outside in a grassy area.
Woman re-enactor in 18th century clothing
Black and white portrait of a pirate in traditional attire with a tricorne hat and facial hair, extending hand.
World War II reenactor in military uniform with helmet and rifle
Portraits of The Kings Lifeguards re-enactor
Man in traditional clothing standing by a wooden railing with a coiled rope and lantern
Man in medieval clothing holding a bow, standing outdoors near a traditional wooden house, surrounded by trees.
Vintage military reenactors in World War II British army uniforms standing in front of canvas tents under a cloudy sky.
Elderly man dressed in old Western attire with hat and vest, holding a pistol, standing by a tree.
Woman in chainmail with helmet and tents in background
Three men in military uniforms sitting on a tank with an American flag in the background.
Person in historical military uniform with elaborate hat, standing outdoors by tents and a flag.
Person in historical military costume holding a rifle, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and long coat with brass buttons.
WWI Scottish soldier in uniform with kilt and rifle
Person in medieval armor holding a polearm standing outdoors with trees in the background.
World War II soldier in uniform with helmet and rifle
Four soldiers in World War II uniforms, holding rifles, stand in a forested area next to a stone building.
Black and white portrait of a man in historical pirate attire holding a flintlock pistol.
Man in cowboy attire aiming a revolver outdoors.
World War II nurses in army uniforms tending camp
Medieval warrior in armor holding a sword in a forest setting.
Two reenactors dressed as WWII American paratroopers in vintage military uniforms, standing outdoors near a tree.
Medieval knight in armor holding sword, standing on grass with castle and tents in background.
Bearded man in a navy uniform cap, standing outdoors with arms crossed, trees and sky in background.
Historical reenactor wearing World War I German soldier uniform with grenades and helmet in a wooded area.
Man in historical naval uniform holding a rifle, with "Royal Fleet Reserve" on hat, standing outdoors.
Three men in vintage military uniforms sitting in front of a vehicle with a sign reading '53 Signals Workshop.'
Person wearing WWII-era military uniform with maroon beret and carrying a Sten gun, standing in a field with vehicles in the background.
Person wearing historical military uniform with spiked helmet and mustache, looking at the camera. The uniform is green with gold and red accents, and a blue armband with 'Gibraltar' written on it.
World War II soldier reenactor in vintage uniform, helmet, and backpack, standing outdoors in a historical camp setting with tents.
Man in vintage military uniform with cap and glasses, blue sky background
Medieval man in chainmail sitting in a rustic wooden hall with a cup.
Warrior in medieval armor with helmet and plume, decorative blue and gold brocade, and sword, standing confidently against a tented backdrop.
Historical military reenactors in German uniforms discussing maps and using equipment in a command tent.
Historical reenactor in Napoleonic-era military uniform with bearskin hat, standing beside a tent in a historical campsite.
Woman in vintage military uniform with book, sitting in front of a historical communication tent scene.
Man in historical attire holding a sword and shield outdoors, trees in background.
World War I soldier sitting in a field hospital tent with medical equipment on table
Man in military uniform on vintage motorcycle with American flag beside World War II army truck.
Person in vintage military uniform using radio equipment at a field station.
Group of military personnel in uniform standing on grassy field with aircraft tail in background
Pirate-themed person with hat and pistols, nautical background.
Person in Viking attire sitting in medieval-style room with a round shield and sword.
Elderly man in vintage military uniform with cap, holding a cane, standing outdoors near a large tree.
Portrait of a woman in historical nurse uniform with a red cross emblem, wearing a white apron and headscarf.
Vintage military car with a uniformed man, likely a veteran, sitting on the vehicle. RAF insignia and flag visible. Background shows soldiers and two planes in the sky, along with a tree.
Paratroopers in military uniforms in a forest, examining a map. One holding a gun, another reading a paper, camouflage and gear present.
Pilot in vintage uniform standing beside a Spitfire aircraft.
Military officers in a tent using radio communication equipment.
Late medieval archer by Christopher Doyle Photography
World War soldier sitting in military tent with medical equipment
Medieval knight in armor holding a polearm and sword
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Person in historical military uniform with rifle, standing by a tree in a forest setting.
Group of six people on vintage motorcycles with sidecars, wearing uniforms and helmets, in front of a historic red brick mansion.
Cowboy holding a revolver in a western setting, wearing a hat and a long coat, standing beside a tree.
Woman in vintage military uniform standing by a canvas tent with medical equipment and supplies, outdoors.
World War II reenactment scene with vintage military uniforms, aircraft, tents, and vehicles.
Person in vintage military uniform holding a sword, wearing binoculars, with a tan coat and cap.
World War I soldier in uniform with helmet and rifle, standing outdoors, holding a bayonet.
Person in medieval armor holding staff, wearing chainmail and decorated leather accessories, with tattoos visible, against a textured backdrop.
Group of soldiers in World War I uniforms sitting and discussing strategy in a trench setting.
Three people in military uniforms with equipment in a tented outdoor setting.
Promotional poster for 'The Victory Show' featuring World War II re-enactment scenes with military figures, historical vehicles, aircraft, and explosions. Text indicates location and event details.
Man dressed in Roman soldier armor writing in a tent setting with a helmet and scroll on the table.
Three men in vintage military uniforms sitting in front of a signal workshop setup with equipment and old vehicle in the background.
Medieval warrior with long red hair holding a sword in a forest setting.
Person in medieval attire holding a spear and shield inside a historic building with wooden beams and wall paintings.
RAF pilot in uniform standing by a vintage Spitfire aircraft on a field with cloudy sky.
Vintage explorer with goggles and rope holding flag
Historical reenactor in military uniform pointing a revolver, standing on grass with tents in the background.
Historical reenactors in military uniforms reviewing a document.
Man in 18th century military uniform standing in a grassy field.
Man in vintage military uniform with pipe seated in classic car
A man in vintage military uniform standing in front of a World War II era fighter plane on a grassy field, with a cloudy sky in the background.
A man in a vintage military uniform holding a sword.
Historical military reenactment scene with people in vintage uniforms, a vintage aircraft, a utility trailer, and a tractor on a grassy field.
Three soldiers in combat gear pose in a field, with military equipment and an American flag. Two are standing, and one is seated. Helicopters and trees are in the background.
Two women in vintage military uniforms and hats, standing outdoors near a tent with maps, under a cloudy sky.
Shackleton re-enactor 2
Soldiers in World War II era uniforms with guns in a forest trench setting.
Soldier sitting on a military tank with supplies and ropes
Man in historical naval uniform using a sextant outdoors
Man in military-style green uniform holding a stick, standing in front of a vintage aircraft with British roundel, against a cloudy sky.
Vintage pilot in uniform with Spitfire aircraft
Two men in World War II military uniforms standing in front of a vintage airplane on a grassy field with overcast sky.
Group of soldiers in vintage military uniforms under a tree with rifles, historical reenactment setting.
Reenactment scene of military medical personnel attending to a wounded soldier on a stretcher in a vintage field hospital tent setting.
Person in military-style clothing typing on a vintage typewriter near tents.
Georgian themed fashion shot
Historical military reenactors with a vintage motorcycle sidecar, dressed in WWII uniforms.
Man in historic military uniform with ornate jacket and tall fur hat, holding a flag, outdoors.
WWII reenactment scene with military personnel in period uniforms and vintage aircraft on grassy field.
World War II reenactor in military attire sitting in a vintage army jeep, with tents and trees in the background.
Two men in military uniforms sitting on vintage motorcycles in front of a tent, with a cloudy sky background.
World War II soldiers in a barracks
WWI soldier reenactor in uniform with rifle, sitting against tree
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