Recommended Headshot Photographers for Actors 2025
Professional headshots: one of the absolute requirements for any actor,
Though it’s hard to quantify what makes a great headshot, we agree that a great relationship in the room with the photographer is a bonus. But with tons of photographers to choose from, it’s sometimes hard to know who to go with. Our recommended headshot photographers are list below, chosen and recommended by actors who take part in our workshops.
Stewart Bywater
Stewart’s portrait style is one that stands out as one of the most unique. He’s able to draw the human elements out of actors and has well known lockdown photography series to him name.
Fay Summerfield
Based in London and Cardiff, Fay offers a unique style of photography across her clients - mixing her experience and portrait work to leave you feeling confident. Fay’s testimonials speak for themselves, we’ll say no more.
Yellowbelly
Based in Hackney, YellowBelly are a fantastic company that receives rave reviews regularly. Their work goes beyond headshots, though, and they’ve been featured in multiple publications and programmes including BBC, Netflix and RadioTimes.
Emily Goldie Photography
With one base near Leeds and one near Sheffield, Emily is perfectly positioned for northern-based actors. Having trained and worked as an actor, she knows exactly what casting directors are looking for and has tons of outstanding feedback and support from her headshot clients.
Nick Corre Photography
Based in Bermondsey and a former actor himself, Nick knows how to work the camera and more importantly get the best for his clients.
Chris Mann
Based in South West London, Chris has a headshot photography style that took the industry by storm a few years ago. An excellent photographer and an incredibly well reviewed and praised professional.
Melanie Gail Photography
Also based in Bermondsey, each shoot is tailored to the actor and invites them into a warm, comfortable session that gets the best out of everyone.
Photography by Matt Jones
Based in South East London Matt offers incredibly affordable headshot services for actors, as well as being clued up on exactly how to get the best out of your shoot. With tons of 5 star reviews, he has affordability and professionalism at the forefront of his business.
Love Your Chops Headshots
Based in Bow, East London, Love Your Chops have incredible reasonably priced rates for all actors. Run by actor Ryan, this is a brand new entry and an excellent choice for London-based actors.
Callum Heinrich
Based in Chiswick, West London, Callum’s work is still popular and well known amongst actors and creatives in the industry. He also offers well priced rates and has a plethora of incredible testimonials from very happy clients.
