Headshot information

It has been said many times by better people than me that a good 10×8 picture for an actor or performer is an essential tool to ensure that you have the best possible chance of success in an overcrowded industry. Your 10×8 is your calling card to directors and casting agents and needs to really stand out from the competition.

I work hard to ensure that my clients look natural, relaxed and confident of their talent with an expectation of success. There’s an almost indefinable quality in the best headshots that will attract the attention of a casting agent or director – a look in the eye that makes them think ‘maybe’. Maybe you can solve their current casting puzzle.

How is this done?

My headshot sessions start by simply chatting over a cup of tea or coffee. No-one gets rushed in front of the camera until I know a little bit more about you – where you currently are in terms of your career and where you hope to be in the near future (with your great 10×8).

The more work I do for actors the more I realise that there’s only one thing that makes a great headshot … relaxation. There aren’t many people who find the business of having a camera pointing at them for such a concentrated period of time natural. It takes time to get used to that and learn what looks great and what doesn’t work so well and you should put aside at least 2 hours for a session with me. There’s no limit on how long a session is though and I’d rather it take 4 or 5 hours than know that you aren’t happy when you leave. (In fact, if you aren’t totally delighted with the final 10×8 shot then I’m more than happy to offer a free second sitting.) I won’t offer a reduced fee session for an hour as that is too short a time to guarantee great results.

Several times during the session we’ll check in with your pictures on a computer to see what we’re getting and talk about what works and what doesn’t. In this way, you will have a better understanding of what the camera sees when you try different things. I also find that it helps confidence when a client sees a great image of themselves on the computer before the end of the session.

What You Need To Bring

Yourself. But don’t come when you know you will be feeling tired or suffering after a particularly good party – it will show. Be refreshed and able to work for 2 hours.

Clothes. Bring a few favourite tops. I prefer dark tops but absolutely no patterns or stripes that will look too busy on your 10×8. We want to look at your eyes and not your fashion sense.

Make up. Probably just for the girls but a more natural look is better. The camera is very revealing and heavy application of make-up will look as if you are trying to hide something.

What Happens Next?

After your session you will be sent a link to an online gallery for you to make your selection of your favourite 3 images in the comfort of your own home. You can take as long as you like with making your decision.

I shall retouch (usually just adding a touch of sharpening and contrast) your chosen images if needed before posting them onto an online gallery for you to download the high resolution final picture. I can provide a CD and also prints for a small extra charge (see headshot prices page).

And that’s it. How to get a great, new 10×8 for the very small fee of £95.00.

Contact me now for more information or to arrange your headshot session.