Arcanum Design Solutions Ltd

Arcanum Design Solutions is a specialist portrait studio based in Bartley Green, led by Bill Bishop. With more than 25 years’ experience in design and a decade of dedicated commercial photography, we’ve developed a considered approach to professional portraiture that helps businesses and individuals present their best selves. We position ourselves as portrait specialists. Whether you need a crisp LinkedIn headshot, an executive business portrait, or creative environmental portraits for editorial use, we focus on capturing personality, confidence and approachability. Our aim is always to create images that are both authentic and polished — photographs that reflect the tone of your brand and help you connect with clients, colleagues and decision‑makers. Our style is purposeful and relaxed. We work conversationally to put subjects at ease, guiding posture and expression so even the most camera‑shy people look natural and professional. We can operate from our studio in Bartley Green or bring a mobile studio to your workplace, setting up lighting and backgrounds to photograph single individuals, teams or whole companies with minimal disruption. Post‑production is part of the craft. We deliver expertly retouched images that preserve personality while ensuring consistency and polish for corporate profiles, websites and marketing materials. For editorial or magazine assignments we plan environmental shoots to create richer, story‑led portraits. Turnaround times are realistic and flexible to meet publication deadlines or business schedules. What sets Arcanum apart is the combination of big‑agency design thinking and hands‑on, friendly service. Bill’s background in design means every portrait is produced with an eye to how it will sit within your wider visual identity — from profile thumbnails to printed profiles and prospectuses. We take time to understand your brief, advise on style and location, and add value by thinking about how the images will be used. Based in Bartley Green and serving clients across the West Midlands and beyond, Arcanum Design Solutions is the practical, professional choice for business portraiture. If you’re looking for specialist portrait photography that delivers clarity, character and credibility, we’re happy to discuss your project and how we can help.