Specialist portrait studio in Aston offering professional headshots and business portraits. Dean Mitchell creates relaxed, natural images that communicate confidence and character.
I specialise in portrait photography from my studio in Aston, creating professional headshots and business portraits that genuinely represent the person in front of the camera. Over decades working across commercial and editorial projects — including work that sits in the National Portrait Gallery — I’ve learned that the best portraits come from a calm, collaborative process and an eye for honest expression. Why choose my studio? My approach is simple: make people comfortable and create images that feel authentic. Whether you need a LinkedIn headshot, an executive portrait or a creative professional shot, I prefer a relaxed, conversational shoot where small moments and natural gestures reveal character. I balance this with technical control — studio lighting and composition are used to sculpt flattering, professional images, while natural light and environmental shots help tell a fuller story where needed. How I work with clients: every portrait starts with a short consultation — we discuss the role the image will play (social profile, corporate website, press, etc.), wardrobe choices and the tone you want to convey. On the day I keep the atmosphere light and efficient; many clients tell me they forget I’m photographing them because we’re simply talking and refining poses. After the shoot, I apply considered editing and retouching to present a polished final image while preserving the subject’s individuality. I use Capture One and Photoshop to deliver colour-accurate, print-ready and web-optimised files. For business portrait sessions I bring a commercial mindset: precision, consistency across teams and fast turnaround. I’m accustomed to shooting single executives or whole leadership teams, on-location or in-studio, and I tailor each brief so brands receive images that work across websites, reports and social channels. Based in Aston and serving Birmingham and the wider UK, my studio offers a professional setting with everything on hand for a calm, efficient session. If you’re looking for a portrait that communicates confidence, approachability and authenticity, get in touch — I’ll help you present your best professional self with images that last.