Portrait specialist in Heanor, Ethan Rastall creates professional studio and on-location portraits and headshots. Calm, approachable sessions that build authentic, confident images.
I’m Ethan, a Heanor-based portrait photographer focused on creating professional portraits that feel natural and purposeful. Having specialised in portrait and headshot work for several years, I bring a blend of intuitive creativity and practical training to every session. My aim is simple: to help you look and feel like the best, most authentic version of yourself — whether that’s for LinkedIn, an author bio, or a personal branding portfolio. My approach is calm, conversational and client-led. I work with a fully portable studio so we can shoot where it’s most convenient — in my local Heanor studio space or on location across Derbyshire and the East Midlands. I’ll guide you through posing and expression in a relaxed way, taking time until we find the look that matches your personality and professional goals. Clients frequently tell me they feel at ease during the session and come away with portraits that reflect confidence and approachability. What sets my portrait work apart is a focus on authenticity and consistency. I pay close attention to lighting, composition and subtle direction so each image reads well online and in print. For business clients and professionals I prioritise a look that works across websites, team pages and social profiles; for individual portraits I aim to capture character and presence that tells a story at a glance. From the first message to the final delivery, I keep the process straightforward and friendly. We’ll discuss brief and styling beforehand, plan the shoot to suit your schedule, and I’ll deliver professionally edited images that you can use immediately. My background includes formal diploma training and time working alongside professional photographers, which helps me combine technical confidence with a sensitive, people-focused approach. If you’re after professional portraits or headshots in Heanor or the surrounding area, I specialise in making the experience efficient, comfortable and reliably high-quality. Get in touch and we’ll plan a portrait session that represents you — professionally, honestly and with care.