Artistic headshots and portraits for actors, creatives and professionals.
I’m Tom, a headshot and portrait photographer based in London. If you’re an actor, performer, entrepeneur or business owner, I’m here to help you realise your ambitions and create the future you want.
A Different Approach
I want you to get the photos you need. To make that happen, my process looks a little different to what you may have seen. With sessions lasting anywhere from four to five hours, we take our time, building connection and working together to get the perfect shots. And because I give you my full attention, I only work with ten clients per month.
The Process
1. Plan
I take the time to listen so I can understand what matters to you and what you want to achieve through the photographs. We’ll develop a brief, talking about the stories you want to tell, and if you’re an actor, the roles you’ve played and the opportunities you’ve set your sights on.
2. Play
In a safe, creative space (usually my London studio), we’ll explore, experiment, and mix it up. Playing with light and backdrops, I’ll capture a range of characters, styles and moods. My sessions are unlimited, which usually means between 3 and 5 hours. There will be lunch, good tunes, and plenty of time for you to settle in and for us to connect.
3. Review
At the end of the shoot, we’ll sit down and review the images together. Looking at hundreds of photos of your face can be overwhelming, but I’ll guide you with an objective view on what makes a great photo. And if we’ve missed something, there’s always time for another shot.
4. Select
You simply select the images you’d like to buy. I don’t sell packages, so you only pay for our session and the photos you love. Most people choose around 12, especially for Spotlight and other online profiles, as there’s a huge advantage to having a varied portfolio.
5. Edit
I’ll do some very light skin retouching so it looks like you’ve had a good night’s sleep and grade the images (check out Work for my style). You’ll receive the shots within ten working days. If you need them sooner, just let me know. Shoots include a one-hour top-up session within a year, and you just pay for the images.
Longer sessions get the best out of you and me. That’s why there are only ten spots a month.
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Chris
“Quotes from friends & family, 'Some of the best headshots I've ever seen' - 'These are by far your best to date' - 'He's manage to capture something very real and earnest about you'. Toms work speaks for itself, there's not a lot I can say about the product you'll receive after working with him, but what I can say is that, Tom is an absolute pleasure and a joy to sit for. He creates a very relaxed and easy environment from start to finish where you feel you can be yourself. You'll work collaboratively to get what you want/need out of the shoot, & he has the skill and knowledge to delicately direct you to capturing the right images. As you can tell I'm very happy with how my new headshots have turned out and can't thank Tom enough. Highly recommend!
I waited far too long to get mine done with Tom, I'd say don't wait get booking!” -
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Yume
“Amazing collaboration with Tom ! Tom knows what he is doing with headshot photography for actors he has an artistic vision. We were able to discuss what I wanted and he came up with some great ideas.
I will definitely work again with him. Thank you !” -
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Patrick
“Get ready to hear about my headshot experience that left me completely blown away! As an actor with a background in design and photography, I am not easily impressed when it comes to headshot photography. However, after my first consultation with a Tom over the phone, I knew I had found someone truly special. From the get-go, he made me feel comfortable and listened to all my questions and concerns. And when it was time for the photo session, the magic truly happened. Tom has an incredible eye for detail, and every shot seemed to come alive with its own unique story. The resulting photos are simply stunning, with a style that reminds me of classical oil paintings. I am absolutely thrilled with the results and cannot recommend this photographer enough!”
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Nabila
“Thoroughly enjoyed working with Tom! He's a brilliant headshot photographer with a super calming presence that made me (someone that typically doesn't love to get her picture taken) feel at ease and confident throughout the whole shoot!”
Podcast & Journal
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Ep 10. Life in Frames (feat. Kezi Husseyin)
During our conversation, Kezi shared insights into her creative process, highlighting her penchant for capturing the mess of everyday life. This approach isn't about creating picture-perfect scenes but focuses on authenticity and the beauty of imperfection.
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Helen Festin - Full Portrait Portfolio
I had the pleasure of working with London based model Helen Festin this week. I decided for this shoot to use entirely natural light from the window in my small studio, which is always a challenge as the we have to shoot super close to the window to get the angle of the light right.
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Ep 8. Art Death Life (feat. Jonny Edward)
Our conversation with Jonny Edward, known online as Jonny Creative, was wide ranging and engaging from the outset. Jonny shared some dark experiences that made him the person and photographer that made him who is today.
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How I shoot artistic actors headshots
In every shoot I try to do something different. I want to add in a new element, try out a new idea, push in a different direction than the day before. I’m restless, frustrated by sameness - in both my own work and the work of others. I’ve always had this restlessness, this getting bored easily. I grew up in the countryside and would spend hours inventing games for myself because I had no siblings to play them with.
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Ep 9. Finding Your Visual Identity (feat. Tom Wright)
This week, we sit down with Tom Wright, a UK-based photographer whose career has evolved from wedding photography to commercial photography and now to coaching and training. Tom also hosts the podcast About Creative Experience.
It’s always more than just a photograph. I believe in the power of headshots and portraits to tell stories, build meaningful connections and create futures. But they have to feel true. That’s what my Work, and my process, set out to do – to find the truth of the story, the moment, the person.
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