Photography Studio 197

Studio197 is a specialist portrait studio based in Acocks Green, Birmingham. As a multi‑award winning studio led by Ziad Altaf, we focus on creating professional portraits and headshots that put personality and purpose first. Whether you need a confident LinkedIn image, a corporate headshot or a timeless personal portrait, Studio197 positions you to look natural, composed and ready for any professional setting. We approach portraiture with the precision of a portrait specialist. Years of experience, combined with national awards, mean we understand how lighting, posture and subtle direction come together to produce images that communicate competence and warmth. Our sessions are designed to be calm and collaborative — we guide expressions and poses while keeping the atmosphere relaxed so every client looks like the best version of themselves. The Acocks Green studio provides a private, comfortable environment ideal for business portraits and personal sessions. We work with professional lighting and a dedicated make‑up area (a Hair/Makeup Artist can be hired at an additional fee) so you can prepare on site and step into the shoot feeling confident. From wardrobe guidance to advice on framing and expression, the session is tailored to the brief — whether that’s a crisp corporate headshot or a softer, more creative portrait. Our process is straightforward and client‑centred: a pre‑session conversation to understand the look and use of the images, a focused in‑studio session where we help you relax and perform for the camera, and a careful selection of final images prepared for professional use. We place particular emphasis on portraits that read well across digital platforms — LinkedIn, company websites and social profiles — helping individuals and teams present a consistently professional image. While portrait and business headshots are our core specialism, Studio197 also offers family and maternity studio sessions and studio hire for photographers who need a well‑equipped space. If you’re seeking specialist portrait photography in Acocks Green or across Birmingham, get in touch to discuss your brief and arrange a session with Ziad Altaf and the Studio197 team.