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Perfect for Teams, Creatives and Professionals

We work with businesses across the Midlands - from Derby and Nottingham to Leicester and Birmingham, delivering high-quality headshots that reflect your brand identity. Our setup is mobile, so we can shoot at your office, on location, or in our Derby studio. Each session includes professional lighting, simple direction, and a friendly approach that helps even the most camera-shy subjects feel at ease.

Headshots shouldn’t feel awkward or overly posed, they should capture you at your best. Our portrait sessions are designed to create natural, confident images that represent your personality and professionalism. Whether you’re updating your LinkedIn profile, refreshing your website, or building consistency across a whole team, we make the process relaxed, efficient and enjoyable.

Professional Portrait & Headshot Photography

BRANDS WE’VE WORKED WITH

OCTOPUS ENERGY

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BBC

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TOPGOLF

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EUROCELL

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PIEMINISTER

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OCTOPUS ENERGY 〰️ BBC 〰️ TOPGOLF 〰️ EUROCELL 〰️ PIEMINISTER 〰️

Headshots That Build Trust and Connection

In today’s digital world, your image is often your first introduction. That’s why we focus on headshots that are approachable, genuine and polished - perfect for LinkedIn, websites, press features or internal marketing. We’ll work with you to create visuals that feel aligned with your role and your brand, ensuring every image has purpose and personality.

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A woman with brown hair, wearing a white blouse with black buttons and a black pinafore dress, sitting on a stool in a dimly lit room, smiling at the camera.
Two men sitting at a restaurant table laughing and talking, with salt and pepper shakers in front of them.
A young woman with long curly hair, wearing a khaki jacket and a student lanyard, smiling indoors.
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A young woman with long, wavy red hair and blue eyes, wearing a black top and gray trousers, stands with arms crossed in an indoor office environment.
A young man with short black hair and a light beard, wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, standing with arms crossed in a modern indoor setting with blurred background lights.
A young woman with long dark hair and a nose piercing sitting at a desk in a classroom or library, wearing a black hoodie and a lanyard that says 'STUDENT.' She is looking at the camera with a neutral expression.
A woman standing outdoors in front of a wooden background, smiling, wearing a brown blazer and jeans.
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 FAQs

  • You can visit our Derby studio or we can come to your workplace. We bring our lighting setup and backdrop options, making it easy to photograph multiple team members in a single session.

  • Individual sessions typically take 20–30 minutes. For team shoots, we can photograph 6–10 people per hour depending on setup and styling requirements.

  • Yes - we offer both classic backdrop setups (grey, white, or coloured) and environmental portraits using your workplace or outdoor surroundings for a more natural look.

  • You’ll receive a fully edited, downloadable gallery within 5 working days. Each image is delivered in high-resolution and web-optimised formats, ready to use online or in print.

  • Yes - every final headshot includes natural skin retouching, colour correction, and light adjustments to keep the results professional and realistic.

ELEMENT ENGINEERING

“Sam made the whole process effortless. We booked Brickwork Studio to update our team headshots, and he managed to capture everyone looking relaxed and confident - even the people who hate being photographed! The images look consistent, professional and on-brand, and we’ve used them everywhere from our website to internal documents and LinkedIn profiles. It was a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish.”

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  • A table setting with dishes including a breaded fried cutlet with sauces, a cooked steak with herbs and roasted garlic, bread slices in a tray, a dish with fried batter over cabbage, a menu, a glass of red wine, a mug of beer, and tableware on a wooden table.

    ALBERTS SCHLOSS.

  • People dancing and celebrating at a formal event or party, with a man and woman smiling and holding drinks in the foreground.

    OCTOPUS ENERGY.

  • Corporate headshots

    GATEWAY COLLEGE.

  • Chef wearing an apron smiling outdoors by a food setup, with a blue tractor in the background.

    OLIVE CATERING.

  • A chef garnishing a plate of soup with herbs and red chili slices.

    WILSON VALE.

  • Ice cream sundae with swirled chocolate and vanilla soft serve, topped with a chocolate cookie, served in a waffle cone bowl with a spoon on a paper-lined plate.

    PIEMINISTER.

Perfect for Teams, Creatives and Professionals

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