About
Since 2001 I have been
working exclusively as a headshot photographer, helping actors to get
those all-important casting calls.
After training as a
photographer at Norwich School of Art & Design, I took my first
headshots as a favour for a friend of a friend. He had just graduated
from drama school and needed some shots in a hurry, so we took them
outdoors. He was delighted with the results, and I enjoyed the work so
much that I decided to set up a fully equipped studio, and turn
professional.
Your session
It goes without saying that great headshots are the key to getting
casting calls. But if you want the part it is essential that when you
arrive, you look like your picture! Casting directors tell me that their
biggest disappointment is seeing actors at a casting who look totally
different from their headshot.
My
unique expertise lies in taking headshots which fully express the way
you come across to a director when you walk into the room. The secret is
to ensure that you are at ease in your shots, and that the shots are
actively directed to express your character.
We
always start by discussing the journey you've had to get here as an
actor, how you see yourself now, and where you'd like to be in the
future. I also like to see your past headshots, showreel, and
acting CV, so I can build a fuller picture of your unique qualities.
Working to develop a shared understanding of your career helps to ensure
that you feel relaxed and comfortable. Many people also find it relaxing
to listen to their favourite music during a shoot, so please do bring a
CD if you’d like.
Once we start shooting, I will act as a director, asking you to play a range of relevant situations and scenarios in front of the camera. That way every photo is different and expressive, and you have a wealth of great shots to choose from.
This approach, perfected over nearly a decade,
has enabled hundreds of my clients to land the roles they wanted.
You can read what some of them have to say by clicking on link above, or
here
to read more testimonials.
To discuss your session, please contact me here
