HEADSHOTS


Whether you're a singer, dancer, actor, or a versatile triple-threat in the entertainment industry, a striking headshot is your ultimate calling card and is a vital asset. Whether you need images for agents, casting directors, or to enhance your Spotlight profile, a high-quality headshot beautifully captures your uniqueness and personality. Your headshot is your passport to the world, reflecting your true essence.


What is a headshot? A headshot is a specialized form of portraiture, expertly capturing your face and shoulders, with the subject engaging directly with the camera. The beauty of headshots lies in their adherence to certain conventions. I push the boundaries of these norms, introducing fresh creativity while preserving the core essence of a compelling headshot.

Young woman with auburn hair in blue velvet dress wearing a delicate choker necklace poses for portrait photo.
Young person with pulled-back hair wearing a black long-sleeve top, posing for a professional headshot photo.
Professional headshot of person in white and olive attire against dark backdrop.
Young woman with glasses and dark hair wearing a leather jacket poses for a professional portrait photo.
Professional headshot of person in navy jacket against dark background.
Studio portrait of person in grey sweater against dark background.
Professional portrait of person in bright green top against dark backdrop.
Young woman in black leather jacket posing confidently against a gray studio background with long brown hair.
Young girl with long red hair and blue eyes smiling softly, wearing a white tank top against a blue background.
Professional portrait of person in olive green t-shirt against textured background.

My headshot packages & process


Choose a package

My headshot sessions are conveniently conducted at a location of your choice, whether it's your home, workplace, or any other preferred venue. Alternatively you can come to my home studio. Choose your package and get in touch to book.


The shoot

Whether you are a seasoned pro at headshots or this is your first session I will do my utmost to help you relax and guide you so that we get the best from the session for you. I use various backgrounds giving us options with your style and colour of clothes. I light you using flash strobes to ensure consistent results. I may also use natural or available light too, but I am a "light snob" in that I want to control the lighting to get the best results for you. Together we will capture a diverse array of shots, providing you with a substantial selection to choose from. The quest for that perfect expression is paramount in my process. The packages I offer provides you with a variety of shots on diverse backgrounds with outfit changes, acknowledging the significance of choice in today's competitive entertainment industry. The option to personally select headshots tailored to your desired roles is a valuable asset.


MY STUDIO

My photography studio is located in the North Yorkshire market town of Kirkbymoorside. In this dedicated space I can work with clients using a variety of backdrops, lighting setups and simple props such as chairs, posing blocks and stools to create a wide range of natural, relaxed and professional headshots.


The studio has been designed to feel comfortable and flexible, allowing us to move quickly between different looks in a single session. This means you can get everything from clean, classic headshots through to more creative portraits without needing to change location.


Whether you need images for performance, personal branding or professional use, the focus is always on creating portraits that feel authentic and represent you at your best. You will also have the opportunity to review and select your favourite images during the session so we can refine the direction as we go.


Choose your images

In your session, I will carefully capture a vast array of shots. While the number of shots will depend on the length of session you have chosen, I don't limit the number of photos taken either. Then we can either review the photos at the end of the session, or alternatively I will upload them to a password-protected gallery for you to take your time to look through and choose the ones you want me to edit (usually I'll have this upload with 24 hours of your session).


The edit and final delivery

Within five days of you choosing the shots you want to keep I will go through my editing process and delivery them to you using a file transfer service.


Keeping it fresh

Your headshot must represent you so keeping them fresh and current is vital. This is why I offer a discount on your next session if you book within 12 months.

BACK TO BASICS

 

• 20 minutes

• 2 fully edited images to download

• One outfit

• Ideal for business headshots for LinkedIn etc.

 

£50

ESSENTIALS

 

• 45 minutes

• 3 fully edited images to download

• Ideal for one or two different looks.

• 10% off a repeat booking within 13 months

 

£100

(STUDENTS £80)

ESSENTIALS PLUS

• 90 minutes

• 5 fully edited images to download (both colour and black and white)

• More time to create more looks on a variety of backgrounds

• 15% off a repeat booking within 13 months

£190

(students £130)

THE WORKS

• 120 minutes

• 8 fully edited images to download (both colour and black and white)

• Ideal for someone looking to create a variety of looks

• 20% discount on a repeat booking within 13 month

£250

(STUDENTS £170)

GET IN TOUCH

Group Sessions


If you are a dance school or college looking to have a photographer come to your studios and capture headshots then here's what I can offer you.


• 15 minute sessions per student

• 2 outfits if required (quick change of top)

• A private preview gallery for each student

• 2 digital downloads of their chosen edited/re-touched headshots


£25 per student


This is based on a minimum of 10 students during a 3 hour session.

Dramatic black and white headshots showing various expressions against dark backdrop.

A Note About Retouching


My approach to editing (retouching or airbrushing) respects the authenticity of the original photograph and crucially it represents YOU! The result? A stunning headshot that remains true to your natural self – no artificial or plastic-looking skin, no dramatic facial or body alterations, no artificial appearances.


My commitment is to elevate your headshot to its highest potential begins at the session itself. I pay close attention to lighting, ensuring your hair, makeup, and attire are all picture-perfect. Post-session, I fine-tune the image by addressing stray hairs, spots, blemishes, and any makeup imperfections such as mascara smudges. I take care of any clothing quirks or distractions.


Rest assured, I won't tamper with the elements that define you – birthmarks, beauty spots, freckles, or permanent scars remain an integral part of your authentic self in your headshot.

Young woman with auburn hair posing gracefully on a wooden chair against a blue textured studio background.
Professional headshot of a smiling blonde woman with curly hair wearing a black zip-up jacket.
Smiling young man with blue eyes wearing a black polo shirt in a professional headshot.
Smiling young blonde woman with blue eyes wearing a gray sweater poses for a professional portrait photo.
Smiling middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a navy blue fleece jacket, photographed against a dark studio background.
Professional black and white headshot of a young woman with long hair wearing a turtleneck sweater.
Young woman with auburn hair and blue eyes wearing a navy velvet dress and delicate choker necklace.
Young female ballet dancer in burgundy leotard with sleek updo hairstyle poses for professional portrait.
Young woman in pink striped sweater smiling while seated against a gray background.
Young girl with long brown hair smiles warmly in a maroon and white striped sweater for a school portrait.
Smiling young woman with long brown ombre hair, red lipstick, and strapless top against white background.
Young person with pulled-back hair wearing a black long-sleeve top, posing for a professional headshot photo.
Middle-aged man with dark curly hair and goatee smiles in a casual black shirt for a professional portrait.
Black and white portrait of a smiling middle-aged man wearing a polo shirt against a textured dark background.
Young woman with glasses and dark hair wearing a leather jacket against a dark blue background.
Older man with gray hair smiling warmly, wearing a blue knit sweater, professional headshot.
Elderly man with white hair wearing a green sweater, posing for a professional portrait photo.
Young woman with long brown hair smiling, wearing a tan sweater, posed against a dark studio background.
Young woman with long red hair and green eyes wearing a green sleeveless top, posing for a portrait photo.
Black and white professional headshot of a smiling woman with bob haircut, glasses, and cross necklace.
Young woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a black sweater against a dark red background.
Professional headshot of a middle-aged woman with short brown hair wearing a navy top against a dark background.
Man smiling in striped shirt with suspenders and yellow glasses, professional headshot photo.
Young girl with blonde hair wearing a pink ballet-themed sweatshirt, posing against a dark red background.
Black and white headshot of a young woman with hair pulled back, wearing a sleeveless black turtleneck top.
Young blonde girl with blue eyes smiling in white t-shirt against dark blue studio background.
Young woman with long brown hair in light blue sweater poses for professional studio portrait photo.
Smiling young woman with long brown hair wearing a navy top, professional headshot portrait.
Young girl with long red hair smiling in a white tank top against a dark blue background.
Professional headshot of a smiling woman with brown hair wearing a dark navy top against a gray background.
Black and white portrait of a young woman with shoulder-length hair and freckles, studio photography.
Black and white portrait of a woman with long dark hair against a dark background.
Young man with brown hair and blue eyes smiling warmly, wearing a navy shirt against a dark studio background.
Young woman with long blonde hair smiling confidently in a white t-shirt against a dark background.
Teen girl with long brown hair in black leather jacket posing in studio portrait.
Man with blue glasses and maroon polo shirt smiling in a professional headshot photo against dark background.
Young girl with long brown hair and blue eyes smiling, wearing a red t-shirt against a black background.
Older man with glasses and short gray hair wearing a pink striped polo shirt, posing for a professional portrait.
Young woman with brown hair wearing a gray zip-up hoodie poses for a portrait against a dark background.
Smiling young Asian woman with long dark hair in a black and white portrait photo.
Young blonde girl in white patterned sweater poses with arms crossed, smiling against dark red background.