1/2 HOUR
Price £150
- Highgate Studios
- Unlimited Pics
- x1 Costume Change
- x1 Digital Retouch
Whether you're an actor, singer, dancer, musician, or performer, we specialize in capturing the perfect headshot to help you stand out. From studio shoots to on-location sessions, we create stunning headshots that make a lasting impression.

We work with everyone—yes, even the rich and famous—but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered no matter your budget. We understand that many actors are starting out or working with tight budgets, which is why we’ve put together a range of affordable headshot packages to suit your needs.
Our reputation speaks for itself—95% of our clients come through personal recommendations. That’s because we treat each session with care and attention, ensuring you feel comfortable and confident throughout the process.
Our studio is conveniently located in Highgate, right in the heart of London, and easily accessible from anywhere in the M25.
Book your headshot session with us today and let us help you make your best first impression!
Take a look at our actors headshot portfolio to see a examples of our dating pictures. You can also visit Studios4u.co.uk which is our purpose built studio website.
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Whatever the occasion – Birthdays, Anniversary, Valentine’s, Xmas, Mother’s Day or a Hen Party, there is no better way to celebrate than with one of of our fabulous portfolio shoots.
Contact us to make a booking. For studio portraits you will need to pay a deposit. This can be done over the phone by credit or debit card at the time of booking.
Please be aware that if you wish to change or cancel your booking, we need 7 days notice or you will loose your deposit.
Actors’ headshot preparation
Your strongest headshot should feel natural, current and recognisably you. You do not need to arrive with a catalogue of poses: use these simple principles, then let the photographer guide the small adjustments that work best on camera.
Stand comfortably tall, lower your shoulders and keep your jaw loose. Good posture creates confidence, but holding yourself too rigidly can make the expression feel forced.
A slight turn through the shoulders or a small chin adjustment can change the whole photograph. Move gradually and follow the photographer’s direction rather than fixing one pose.
Look into the lens as though you are responding to another person. Think about a character, objective or real memory so the expression has intention instead of becoming a blank camera stare.
Work through subtle shifts: neutral, warm, confident, thoughtful and a genuine smile. Casting teams need believable range, not exaggerated expressions or theatrical character poses.
Most actors’ headshots concentrate on the face, so hands will usually remain outside the frame. If they are included, keep fingers relaxed and avoid gestures that compete with your expression.
Choose well-fitting plain tops in colours that suit you. Avoid large logos, busy patterns and costume-like styling; the photograph should suggest casting possibilities without locking you into one role.
Arrive looking like the person who will walk into an audition. Keep hair and makeup familiar, allow enough time to settle, and tell the photographer what roles and casting level you are targeting.
The aim is authenticity. A professional actors’ headshot should show how you genuinely look, communicate your casting range and make it easy for an agent or casting director to imagine working with you.
Why not surprise the one you love with a Gift Voucher for one of our fabulous photo shoots?
from £150
We offer affordable professional digital retouching. We can remove skin blemishes, stray hair, bags under your eyes and even perform digital lipo suction. The results will be seemless and your headshot will still look natural
from £10© KodakExpressHighgate.co.uk