Headshots and portfolio photography for actors, performers and creatives.

Hello! I’m Mark (he/him). A photographer based just north of London specialising in actors’ headshots. My background is in the music and theatre industry and I have more than a decade’s worth of experience in professional theatre including being on the other side of the casting table which has given me first hand knowledge of what makes a headshot really work.

I’ve been shooting actors’ headshots since 2016 and have built strong relationships with a number of top agencies after successfully helping to get their clients into the audition room. Many clients are currently performing in the West End and in touring productions in the UK and around the world.

I aim to capture the real you in your headshot. You on a really good day. I try to keep things simple making you and your true personality the focus of the image rather than relying on cliché, character-led photography which I find to be ineffective and disingenuous in the casting process. I also avoid too much retouching when preparing your final images leaving you with an honest, but flattering representation of how you are likely to look in an audition room.

I like to keep headshot sessions relaxed and enjoyable for both of us. We’ll always start off with a tea or coffee and a chat to get to know one another. Don’t worry if you’re not comfortable in front of a camera (most performers aren’t!) - I’ll give plenty of direction and I have loads of tricks available to get the shots you’re after. We’ll review all of your images as we go and make any necessary adjustments so that we’re both happy with the results.

I shoot in my own studio in Letchworth Garden City - a short train journey from Finsbury Park or Kings Cross / St. Pancras. The studio has loads of natural light as well as industry standard studio lighting plus a selection of backgrounds.

If you have any questions, please check out the FAQ page and don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you can’t find an answer there.

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