Hugh Mitchell, best known for playing camera-obsessed Hogwarts student Colin Creevey in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, has embraced photography as his full-time profession.
Specializing in portraits, weddings, and landscapes, Mitchell now operates as a professional photographer, decades after his brief wizarding world fame.
Fans of the film series quickly drew parallels between Mitchell’s real-life career and his on-screen character, joking on social media about “method acting gone real.” Colin Creevey, a Gryffindor student, famously documented Hogwarts life with his camera in the 2002 film.
Mitchell’s website states he initially pursued acting but later discovered photography as his “first love.” Though his character appeared in only one Harry Potter film, fans celebrated the nostalgic link, calling the career shift “perfectly fitting.”
The actor’s transition highlights an unexpected yet charming connection between fiction and reality, delighting fans who fondly remember Colin’s enthusiastic spirit.
Mitchell’s work now focuses on capturing moments far removed from magic, yet his legacy at Hogwarts continues to inspire playful admiration.