Daylight or Studio Light - Inside or Outside?
My preference is nothing more than to getting a good shot of you. If you have a preference I will oblige. However, you can always depend on a lighting kit (be it Tungsten or flash), but not always on the weather. I'm happy to shoot in any way you prefer – The object is always to help and make you as relaxed and happy as possible.

Film or Digital?
I prefer to shoot digitally, but it doesn't matter really. Whatever is said for or against digital or film is purely inconsequential when all you want is the best photograph you can get. If your pictures are shot or lit badly on film or digital the result is exactly the same. I changed from film to digital several years ago because of the economics of shooting. The upshot being that I can take more pictures and my client can see the results instantaneously. But If actor's headshots came out best when shot with a carrot, we’d all be using carrots!

What’s the cost?
The cost of a normal session is £200 (300,- €) – For package details see below – If it seems expensive or you don't have enough money, all I can really say is; "It's your career". I'm neither the most expensive nor the cheapest. You have to speak to a photographer and find out what they are about and whether you feel you will be comfortable with them. I guarantee my work and if you paid pro rata to a VW mechanic it would cost a whole lot more!

Do you give student discounts?
Yes, if you're a full time student, or two or more people come to the session I give a £40 (60,- €) discount.

Please Note – I expect payment on the day, preferably in cash, transferes and cheques are accepted, but nothing will be completed until the funds are cleared… So lets say… Payment in cash on the day.

How long will it take?
Approximately 2 hours – But realistically as long as it takes. There's no pressure or stress. I don't run a factory or clock watch and I don't schedule anything straight after. Getting the right shot can take a long time, so I like to keep the session upbeat and interesting. On average I shoot between 100 – 200 shots culling them down to the best 40 or so for you.

How should I prepare for the shoot?
Don't get drunk the night before and have a good night's sleep. Don't cut your hair the day before - do it a week or two in advance to allow your hair to settle. Unless of course you're bald, which simplifies the matter somewhat. Bring a selection of tops; medium to dark those have texture but not extreme patterns. Simplicity is the key and a V line is always effective, fussy fluffy collars are not. Don't forget to bring a selection of trousers or skirts if you want medium to three-quarter shots, but all in all if you are unsure, bring it.

Retouching - Can you make me look like Claudia Schiffer/Jake Gyllenhaal? Believe it or not, the shot has to look like you. I can do wonders in Photoshop and of course I can get rid of non-permanent blemish. But if you have a serious scar for example – If I remove it, it will still be there at your next casting or audition. The main thing is to get the best representation of you and the character inside and this I will do with the minimum amount of pressure.

Package:
› £200 (300,- €)  |  Student discount: £40 (60,- €)
› Time allowance 2 - 4 hours
› Minimum 100 shots taken
› Shots viewed during and straight after session and contacts sent via email to your agent, should you require.
› Images sent to you by CD-ROM including contacts, originals, black & white & colour plus Receipt for the session.

Extras
Extra CD-ROM with high-rest pictures: £50 (75,- €)
Extra retouching is £30 (45,- €) per shot sent to you on CD-ROM or emailed.

If you want me to come to you it will be a further £150 (Inside the M25 only for the UK).

Delivery
Next day delivery: £5  |  Special Delivery before 9am: £10

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