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Portraits & Reels

Portraits that
Get You Cast.

From a multi award-winning photographer who understands the power of connection. We capture the spark that makes you unforgettable.

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Portrait Collections

Everyone needs a professional set of beautifully crafted portraits: actors, musicians, sportspeople and captains of industry. Whether it's for Spotlight, IMDb, an agency website or your own brand, there are three ways in, from a focused casting refresh to a full portfolio built around you. Every session is directed: no stiff poses, just portraits that feel like you.

01

Casting Edit

£300

Session
1 hour
Retouched images
4
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02

Professional Collection

£395

Session
2 hours
Retouched images
8
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03

The Director's Cut

£650

Session
4 hours
Retouched images
12
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Every collection includes

  • A directed session in our Liverpool studio
  • Professionally retouched images
  • Web versions for Spotlight, IMDb and social
  • Print versions up to A4
  • A private proof gallery to choose from

All prices include VAT. A £75 deposit secures your date and comes off the price; the balance is paid once you've chosen your images.

Casting Edit portrait session
Collection 01 / 03

Casting Edit

A focused hour for actors and performers who need a strong, current headshot: lit and directed for casting, so you look like you on your best day.

£300inc. VAT
Session
1 hour
Retouched images
4
Extra images
£40 each, or 3 for £100
  • One or two clean looks, kept simple so casting directors see you
  • Framed for Spotlight, IMDb and agency submissions
  • Best for: a casting refresh, or your first professional headshots
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Professional Collection portrait session
Collection 02 / 03Most popular

Professional Collection

Two hours to show your range: headshots plus more expressive portraits from one session, covering castings, your website and press.

£395inc. VAT
Session
2 hours
Retouched images
8
Extra images
£40 each, or 3 for £100
  • 4 headshots and 4 portraits, chosen by you from the proofs
  • Up to four outfits for different characters and tones
  • Time to change lighting and backdrop between looks
  • Best for: actors building a casting set; musicians and creatives who need portraits for press and web
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The Director's Cut portrait session
Collection 03 / 03

The Director's Cut

A half-day session designed around you, with hand-painted backdrops, props and furniture chosen for your shoot, and time to build a complete portfolio.

£650inc. VAT
Session
4 hours
Retouched images
12
Extra images
£40 each, or 3 for £100
  • Unlimited outfit changes within your session time (bring 5 to 7)
  • Several sets, prepared before you arrive
  • Headshots, portraits and editorial-style images in one portfolio
  • Best for: a new portfolio, a rebrand, or work that needs to tell a story
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Every collection

Good to know

Booking
Tell us which collection and roughly when, and we'll come back within a working day with a date. A £75 deposit secures it and comes off the price. Need to move? Give us 48 hours' notice and your deposit moves with you.
Choosing your images
After your session you'll get a private proof gallery to pick your favourites from. Want more than your collection includes? Extra retouched images are £40 each, or 3 for £100. The balance is paid once you've chosen.
Styling
Wardrobe, hair and make-up aren't included, but we'll help you plan before the day and choose on it. Bring a few options: plain colours and simple necklines work best, and for children a plain white or black t-shirt is perfect.
Retouching
Blemishes, temporary marks and stray hairs removed, with gentle skin smoothing: you, on a good day. All edits are made at the photographer's discretion.
Bigger prints
Printing larger for wall art needs higher-resolution files, which we quote for separately.
Where
The studio at Helta Skelta, 6 Jordan Street, Liverpool.
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