Boris Mitkov is a Cricklewood-based portrait specialist delivering relaxed, professional studio portraits and polished business headshots. Natural lighting, tailored direction, confident results.
As a dedicated portrait specialist based in Cricklewood, Boris Mitkov focuses on crafting portraits that feel genuine, confident and distinctly personal. Boris’s work is rooted in portrait photography—he approaches every session with the aim of revealing the authentic character behind the smile. Whether you need a striking studio portrait for your personal portfolio or a clean, professional headshot for your business profile, his experience and calm direction help clients look and feel their best. Boris’s style balances natural expression with refined technique. He prefers lighting and compositions that flatter without overpowering, producing images that are modern, timeless and suited to both personal and professional use. His portrait studio in Cricklewood is designed to be calm and approachable: the atmosphere is conversational rather than staged, which helps to put clients at ease and leads to more honest, expressive images. The process begins with a simple conversation about your goals—what you want your portrait to say, where it will be used, and how you’d like to present yourself. Boris offers practical guidance on wardrobe and posture and adapts his direction to each client’s comfort level, whether they’re experienced in front of the camera or trying a professional portrait for the first time. During the shoot he focuses on connection and small adjustments that create confident, natural results. While portrait photography is Boris’s primary focus, he also provides business portrait and headshot services tailored for LinkedIn, company profiles and corporate needs. These sessions prioritise consistent, professional looks that help professionals convey credibility and approachability. Retouching is handled with subtlety—enhancing rather than altering—so the final images remain authentic and true to the person in front of the lens. Choosing Boris Mitkov means working with a photographer who values person-first portraiture: technical skill married to a thoughtful, human approach. If you’re looking for professional portraits in Cricklewood that communicate personality, presence and professionalism, Boris brings the expertise and calm direction to deliver images you’ll be proud to use.