Actor Headshots

Price: £140 (students: £120)

View the Actor Headshot gallery HERE.

An actor’s headshot session typically lasts between one and two hours and includes both a session outside in natural light (weather permitting) and a session in my studio.

As an actor myself who has had quite a few headshot sessions over the years I know what agents and casting directors are looking for. Impact is essential, and having a wide range of looks is vitally important especially since you can now upload as many photos as you want to your Spotlight profile. The times when an actor’s headshot was a ‘one size fits all’ are gone – being able to tailor your headshots for different roles is a big advantage, and we will work together during the shoot to develop these looks and get the best out of you. The shoot isn’t rushed – there’s plenty of time for a chat and a coffee.

What to wear:
To aid the different looks I ask actors to bring a variety of tops to the shoot. Necklines have a great bearing on a headshot, so having a selection is always useful. V-necked or round-necked t-shirts are good, as are shirts. To achieve a look that suggests a period role I ask women to bring a top that reflects this (such as a halter-neck or a neckline with frills). Whichever tops you decide to bring the best colours are dark (or black), with no distracting patterns. Please avoid white. If, however, you have tops that you would really like to be photographed in by all means bring them along and we’ll include them at the end of the shoot.

What is included:
There is no real limit to the number of shots taken, but you will typically have a choice from approximately 120 photos. These will be uploaded to the Client Portfolios section of this website within a week of the shoot, and you will be issued with a password so that only you and those you give the password to can see them.

4 photos are included in the price, as hard copies and as digital files on cd. Also included on the cd are thumbnails of all of the photos from the shoot for your reference should you wish to order more in the future. If you would like any photos in addition to the 4 included the cost is £10 per hard copy (and digital file) and £6 for the digital file only. The photos are taken in colour and then converted to b&w so that as much digital information as possible is collected. Basic editing (cloning blemishes etc) is done as a matter of course.

Once you have chosen your photos simply send me an email quoting their file numbers and the prints and cd will normally be with you within a week.