Clayton J Mitchell Photography

I first fell in love with photography at the early age of four. One of my earliest memories is holding my father’s old 35mm Pentax SLR in my hands. There was something magical about all the dials and buttons which could… somehow… capture what I saw and preserve it forever!

That magic stayed with me.

After many early experiences shooting abroad and at home here in the US, I received a BA in Photography from the University of Redlands. I then cut my teeth as Photography Manager for Great Expectations dating service! I learned how to take photos of people who don’t necessarily like having their photo taken. Following that, I learned the subtleties of portrait lighting as Studio Manager of a local East Bay senior portrait studio from 2001-2005. Two-thousand Senior Portraits later, and eager to broaden my horizons, I launched my own business in 2006 with a commitment to quality imagery, customer service, and a fun-loving, professional attitude! In 2012, my wife Shell took over studio management duties to assist with the growing enterprise.