Behind the Scenes: Setting Up a Pro Studio in Your Office

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Photographer setting up lights and backdrop in a modern office for professional headshots
We bring the entire studio to you — lights, backdrops, camera, everything. Here’s exactly how we transform your meeting room into a pro photography setup in 30 minutes and why it often beats a traditional studio.

The Setup: What Actually Happens

First 10 Minutes: Scoping the Space
I check out your meeting room, boardroom, or reception area. All we need is 3x3 metres of space, a plug socket, and we’re good to go.

10–20 Minutes: Gear Goes Up
Here’s where it gets fun:

  • Lighting: Professional LED lighting set up to flatter every face and remove harsh shadows, so you look natural and confident on camera.
  • Backdrop: Clean, professional backgrounds that suit your brand and make you stand out — no clutter, no distractions, just you at your best.

20–25 Minutes: Camera + Computer
I tether the camera to a laptop so you can see each shot live. This real-time view is a game-changer: you watch your headshot improve shot by shot.

25–30 Minutes: Test Shots & Fine-Tuning
A few test frames, light tweaks, and we’re ready to go. Quiet, efficient, no disruption to your office.

Why Your Office Beats a Studio

Shooting in your own space is often better than hiring a studio. Here’s why:

  • Comfort: Familiar surroundings keep you relaxed. No travel stress, no awkward studio vibe.
  • Convenience: Walk from your desk to the meeting room, no driving or parking needed.
  • Authenticity: It feels like you — not like you’re “playing dress-up” somewhere unfamiliar.

Real-Time Coaching That Works

We’ll shoot tethered so you can see every image as we go. I coach you live — tiny tweaks to posture, expression, or angle that make a huge difference. You see it happen frame by frame, which builds confidence fast.

Same Gear, Same Results

We use the same cameras, lenses, and lighting setups as high-end studios. The only difference is location: I bring it to you. The physics of light don’t change just because we’re in your office.

What Clients Say

“I honestly thought it would be a couple of lights and a backdrop. What showed up looked like a film set.”
“I assumed mobile meant cutting corners. It didn’t. It meant convenience and zero compromise.”

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Mobile headshot photography means no travel stress, no awkward studios, and pro results where you are.

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Where We Bring the Studio to You

From city boardrooms to home offices, we’ve transformed workspaces across the South West into pop-up studios that deliver polished, professional headshots without anyone needing to leave the building.

Headshots in Bristol

Working with businesses from Clifton’s heritage offices to modern co-working hubs in Temple Meads, we create headshots that match Bristol’s dynamic mix of industries.

Headshots in Exeter

From the historic Quayside to the Science Park, our mobile setup gives Exeter professionals easy access to high-quality headshots without the hassle of travel.

Headshots in Plymouth

We’ve set up in everything from corporate headquarters to creative studios in Plymouth, proving that any space can become the perfect backdrop for confident portraits.

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