HOW DO I BOOK?
A £50 deposit is required via bank transfer in order secure your slot and the rest is payable on the day of the shoot. I will provide bank details in advance. It becomes non-refundable in the event that you cancel less than 24 hours before the session. However if you should fall ill or have an audition we can then use your deposit toward an alternative date when you are ready.
WHERE WILL THE SESSION TAKE PLACE AND HOW DO I GET THERE?
I shoot out of my cosy home studio in West Hampstead.It benefits from big bay windows giving us a soft natural light which is ideal for creating beautiful headshots. Exact location provided upon booking. I am located 5 mins walk from West Hampstead Thameslink, Jubilee line underground and overground stations. Excellent transport links are available across London and beyond!
IS THERE PARKING NEARBY?
Yes, parking is free on my street at the weekend. On a weekday let me know your vehicle registration plate in advance and I can obtain a visitor parking permit for around £5 depending on your length of stay. This will be added to the remainder of the fee payable on the day.
DO YOU USE NATURAL LIGHT OR STUDIO LIGHT?
Both. For casting headshots natural light has a beautiful soft quality which I often compliment with a single light set up and/or modifiers. For editorial style portraits I like to use a mix of cinematic LED lighting and strobes for more drama and mood.
CAN WE LISTEN TO MUSIC AS WE SHOOT?
Absolutely! Music is a great way of taking you to place where you can relax and focus and feel confident. It also helps you get into character by assisting you to project the subtle shifts of mood and therefore expression which in turn make great headshots and portraits.
WHAT IS YOUR TURNAROUND TIME?
You will receive your preview gallery within 24 hours. The final edits take around 7-10 days. Express turnaround can be done for an extra £30 where you will receive the images within 48 hours.
CAN I HAVE UNEDITED IMAGES?
I’m afraid not. All edited images are retouched, colour graded and given plenty of TLC so the rest wouldn’t represent my standard of work.
DO YOU SHOOT FULL-LENGTH OR DANCE SHOTS?
I specialise in headshot and portrait photography for actors, singers, dancers, performance artists and models. This can include 3/4 length shots but not full-length.
DO I GET TO REVIEW THE IMAGES AS WE SHOOT?
If that’s what you prefer we can to make sure we are achieving the results you want.