Hazel Dean is a portrait specialist in East Grinstead, creating personality-filled professional headshots and business portraits in a cosy home studio. Relaxed sessions, clear direction, real results.
Hazel Dean Photography is a portrait specialist based in East Grinstead, West Sussex. I focus on creating professional portraits and headshots that feel like you—authentic, confident and genuinely useful. Whether you need a LinkedIn-ready business portrait, actor or model headshot, or a contemporary studio portrait that reflects your personality, I work with you to get real, memorable images. My approach is warm, relaxed and highly collaborative. Before the session we chat about what you need the images for, discuss style and wardrobe, and agree the mood you want to convey. On the day you’ll find my cosy garden studio just off London Road — a friendly space with free parking, proper coffee and a laid-back vibe designed to put you at ease. I guide poses and expressions in a natural, conversational way so you never feel stiff or pressured; most clients tell me they enjoy the session more than they expected. As a portrait photographer I combine technical experience with an eye for personality. I’ve spent years refining how to light faces, choose flattering angles, and capture the little gestures that make a portrait sing. For business portraits and headshots I focus on clarity, expression and trustworthiness — the kind of images that open doors. For creative portraits I bring a playful, soulful sensibility that leans into mood, detail and character. After the shoot I carefully hand-edit your selected images to deliver polished, natural results. Turnaround is typically a couple of weeks, and I’ll invite you back for a viewing or share a private online gallery so you can choose the final files or artwork. I also offer gentle retouching to ensure you look like the best version of yourself — not an over-processed version. While portraiture is my primary focus, I also photograph maternity and family moments from my studio when clients want a broader portrait story. Above all, I aim to make the whole experience enjoyable and fuss-free: thoughtful prep, relaxed sessions and portraits you’re proud to use. If you’re in or near East Grinstead and need professional, personality-packed portraits, I’d love to hear from you — let’s create something that really represents who you are.
Choose the perfect package for your special day
One-hour dog session with access to studio props and treats, private online gallery and 3 edited images.
1–2 hour session focused solely on your baby; choose studio outfits; posing flow with wraps/props and a selection of edited images.
Premier dog session with a larger selection of edited images and access to studio props and gallery ordering.
Up to 4 hour newborn session including family and sibling images; includes 10 edited digital files.
Full dog session delivering all edited digital files (approx. 15–20) with private gallery and ordering options.
Comprehensive 4-hour newborn session with full delivery of edited digital files, black & white copies and matching 10x8 prints.