Mel Pettit Photography

I specialise in portrait photography — it’s what I love and what I do best. Based in Ely and working across Cambridgeshire and the surrounding counties, I focus on creating portraits that look beautiful on screen and even better on the wall. Whether you need a clear, confident headshot for LinkedIn, a personal branding session that tells your story, or professional business portraits for your team, my approach is practical, relaxed and rooted in decades of experience. My portrait studio workflow is deliberately simple and human. Most sessions are two hours so there’s time to relax, talk and explore a few looks — headshots, waist-length and three-quarter portraits are all part of my core repertoire. I shoot in a superb Milton Keynes studio I hire when a controlled environment is best, but I also bring full portable lighting to your premises or a favourite location if you prefer natural or environmental portraits. I’ll guide you through pose, expression and wardrobe so the final images feel like you, only the best version. As a specialist in portraits I place great importance on lighting, composition and expression. My style aims for clarity, honesty and a painterly finish that translates beautifully into prints and wall art. I’m a strong advocate of printed photographs: after your session I deliver a private, password-protected gallery for easy selection and download, and I can arrange high-quality prints and framed pieces from lab partners. Prints turn a portrait into a keepsake — something I encourage every client to consider. For businesses I offer straightforward corporate headshot solutions: on-site team sessions, small-team bookings, and half- or full-day options for larger crews. Each person receives carefully directed images designed for web use, staff directories and marketing materials. For actors and creatives who need casting-ready images, my actor headshot packages provide the polished, authentic captures casting directors look for. Working with me is collaborative and friendly. I bring technical skill and years of people-focused experience, and I aim to make every session calm, efficient and enjoyable. If you’re in Ely or elsewhere in the UK and want a portrait that truly represents you — professional, personal and print-ready — let’s talk and create something you’ll be proud to show.