Exeter specialist portrait photographer. Mia Jade Photography offers studio and location portraits, headshots and business portraits—calm, creative sessions that capture authentic expression.
Mia Jade Photography is a specialist portrait photographer based in Exeter, focused on creating professional studio and location portraits that reveal personality and presence. With a keen eye for movement and emotion—shaped by an extensive background in dance and theatre—Mia captures natural moments and subtle expression that lift a headshot or portfolio image beyond the predictable. Her work is driven by a love of storytelling through posture, gaze and light, and recognised in publications and exhibitions including Lensational Magazine and Exeter Living Magazine, plus Photographer of the Year 2023. Why choose Mia Jade for portrait and headshot work? She combines technical studio expertise with an empathetic, performance-led sensibility. Sessions are calm, collaborative and tailored: Mia guides wardrobe and pose choices, helps clients relax in front of the lens, and focuses on authentic connection so images feel confident and approachable—perfect for LinkedIn, business profiles, actor portfolios and personal portraits. Studio or location—designed around your needs. The Exeter studio offers purpose-built facilities: suitable flooring and a high-speed lighting set-up that support both polished headshots and movement-based portraiture, plus changing rooms, disabled access, baby-changing, toilets, warm-up space and free parking. The studio is just 10 minutes from the city centre, with easy transport links. For those wanting environmental portraits, Mia also offers location shoots that use natural surroundings to complement mood and character. How Mia works: every shoot begins with a short consultation to define tone and objectives. On the day she creates a relaxed atmosphere—a mixture of gentle direction and candid capture—so even camera-shy clients feel assured. Post-shoot, images are carefully curated and professionally edited to present a cohesive set of portraits that meet your brief. While portrait photography is Mia’s primary focus, she also offers videography for concept shoots and shows as an additional service. If you’re seeking a specialist portrait photographer in Exeter who blends creative storytelling, studio craft and a theatre-informed sensitivity to movement, Mia Jade Photography provides focused, professional portraits that help you make the right impression.