Head Shots & Portraits for Actor Clara James

September 07, 2022 in Headshots

A few weeks back Actor Clara James paid a visit to the studio for some updated head shots and portraits.

It was great to finally meet her and of course shoot new headshots and portraits for her actor portfolio.

For headshot sessions I always start with a chat and getting to know session, we discuss looks, outfits and the results wanted before heading on set and starting to shoot the first few frames. Sometimes the first 10 mins of shooting is the warmup and other times we just jump straight in. Clara was at home in front of the lens and a joy to shoot.

Business Mentor - Head Shots (Kevin Colley)

December 10, 2020 in Headshots

Kevin contacted me whilst looking for a photographer to shoot his new head shots for a business he was starting. That business is https://kcbusinessmentoring.co.uk/

We talked initially over the phone and some via email to narrow down a brief and requirements for the head shots. The heads were to be clean and simple whilst allowing Kevin to be himself.

Portraits Of: Katie

January 14, 2019 in Portrait

This is one of those shoot’s I meant to blog but then got busy and totally forgot. #mybad

Back in Feb 2017 Katie visited the studio for a shoot. Pretty sure it has been a good 2-3 years since we last worked together. Must not let that happen again.

The title image of this blog post shows the BTS. It’s rare I will shoot on a tripod unless I’m shooting product work but at times it is worth it for portraits to give you a consistent framing and a fixed camera position for the subject to play to.

To start with we worked with seated portraits on the ridiculously high stool I bought from Tesco’s last year.

I find that having a client or subject sit down is an easier way to start a shoot and it can help make them feel at ease. Katie has no problem getting straight in to a shoot.

On to some images.

Food Photography : Dark Chocolate Orange

December 31, 2018 in Food Photography

Over the last 6 months or so I have been doing research in to food photography. This has been in the form of online courses and in person workshops with Scott Choucino and Holly Bell.

I have been chomping at the bit (pun intended) to get shooting some food work here is the first bit. More will be coming in the new year ( once the hangover has gone ).