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actor headshot photography
We want every actor to have access to great headshots at an amazing price! In our London and Bristol studios, we offer our “Buy What You Love” sessions where you only pay for the headshots you love. We are so proud that we have over 250 five-star reviews on Google.
Seán Gannon
“Amazing headshot session with Seán at Lumosia – Friendly, professional, and the shots were exactly what I needed..”
Laura Jean Marsh. Actor, Model, and Singer
actor headshots in three easy steps
how it works
Our studio actor headshots are super straight forward and best of all, you only pay for the images you love!
01
Book your Shoot
Book a headshot shoot in our London or Bristol studios through our online system. We will email you all the directions and help sheets.
02
Come for your shoot
We aim to make our headshot photography shoots fun, creative, without any pressure, and with all the help you need.
03
Choose your images
Choose the headshots you want to buy from your online gallery. We will edit your choices and have them ready to promote you to the world!
Actor Headshot Pricing
No pressure or paying for something you haven’t seen. Simply choose your headshots from your private online gallery after the shoot.
Single, fully edited images are just £30 each, five are £120, ten are £190 and further discounts are available if you want more.
Our 250+ Five Star Google Reviews prove that there really is no catch.
Buy What You Love
- One hour studio headshot session
- 1 fully edited image in high & low resolution included
- Great for Adult and Child actors
- As many looks as possible (typically 5-6)
- Extra Edited Images: 5 for £120, 10 for £190, 20 for £260
- Headshots, 3/4 and full body shots available
- London (Chiswick), Bristol (Portishead)
- Other major cities available on specific dates
- Choose from your own online gallery
£30
Per Image (Discounts for more)
Why Choose us for your new actor headshots
We are dedicated to offering actors, dancers, and performers the best headshots at the best prices. No one should have to settle when it comes to their headshots!
Dedicated Studios
We have headshot studios in London and Bristol with amazing backdrops, lighting and world class cameras.
Natural Editing
Our natural headshot editing ensures your actor headshots still look like you albeit on your best day!
Unique Pricing
No paying for your Headshot Photography in advance! With us, you only pay for the images you love!
No minimum spend!
Changed your look and only want one new headshot, no problem, buy as many or as few as you like.
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We are always happy to help with any questions about headshots, dance photography, or agent and drama school shoots. Call us on 07810 004451 or email hello@lumosia.com
Reviews
We are so proud of our 250+ Five Star Google reviews
"Sean and the team at Lumosia were incredibly easy to work with, from my enquiry, booking in a time that worked for me & then receiving the final edit just a few days after our shoot. I can't recommend them highly enough."
Billy BentleyPresenter & Actor 
"I had a fantastic experience having my headshots done. Sean created a really fun environment and was brilliant at making you feel comfortable and ensuring you get the best out of the session. I would 100% recommend Lumosia and I'm really happy with my headshots."
Lorraine WoodPerformer 
"Sean and Helen were absolutely amazing! Myself and two other friends are recent graduates so needed new headshots and after a really chilled, funny and altogether great session we’ve all come out with some great images! I would highly recommend using Lumosia for your headshots!"
Paige NiblettMusical Theatre Performer 
"My first time having headshots taken. It was such a blast.
Lovely team and absolutely fantastic end result! RECOMMEND!"
Filipa FróisActress 
"Absolutely loved my headshot session with Sean! I felt completely at ease from start to finish! I love my shots, Sean easily catered to many different styles allowing me to have an amazing variety of headshots! Highly highly recommend!!"
Grace AllenMusical Theatre Student - Emil Dale 
Sean was absolutely amazing when it came to headshots, so warm and welcoming. Made great conversation and made me feel comfortable. Was clear with direction and his pricing for the photos is very fair and reasonable. Would HIGHLY recommend!!!!
Adam MansellActor 
"Honestly the best choice I could have made Sean is a very talented man!!!
We got through so many amazing shots that when it came to choosing it was almost impossible but the amazing affordable price tag on the session made it very easy to choose 10 of my favorites in both colour and black and white!!!
I highly recommend especially to non-white ethnicities, that want to show off their identity and castability!!!"
Gift M ImmanuelPPA Guildford 
"I had an amazing shoot with Lumosia, and I am over the moon with my new headshots. Would highly recommend to any actor, singer, dancer, or creative. Also, a very relaxing atmosphere where you feel 100% at ease. Thanks again!!"
Iona McHughActor 
"Sean and Helen are a fantastic team. Daisy (13) thoroughly enjoyed her headshot session & Sean's experience meant Daisy was instantly put at ease. There were so many great images to choose from. Helen's assistance in helping us understand what shots would work best for Daisy was invaluable. Thank you so much and making the shoot fun!"
Daisy ShepherdAmazing Young Actor 
"Highly recommend Sean! Fantastic shots which I’m really pleased with, makes you feel at ease and comfortable from the moment you step in, the go-to guy for headshots!"
Jacob LanderActor 
"I went to Lumosia to get my 3rd-year headshots done! I had the best day! Sean made me feel so comfortable throughout the whole of the shoot. I received my images back by the end of the week, and I absolutely love them! Cannot thank Sean enough!"
Megan PattieMusical Theatre Performer 
"Had my actor headshots done with Sean and I absolutely loved them, he made me feel at ease and made sure to achieve the casting type and headshot I wanted. My bag full of clothes and makeup broke on the way there and he was kind enough to give me a bag for life (thank you again!) I can’t recommend Lumosia enough, will be going back when I need to re-do my headshots."
Daisy EzardSt Mary's Twickenham 
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Get in touch
If you have any questions, you can always call us on 07810 004451. We photograph in London (Chiswick), Bristol (Portishead), and across the UK.
London, Chiswick
- 07810 004451
- hello@lumosia.com
- The Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, London W4 4PH
Bristol, Portishead
- 07810 004451
- hello@lumosia.com
- 19 Martingale Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7AW
what we offer
- Headshots
- Studio | Drama Schools | Agency Shoots
studio shoots
Actor Headshot Photography in our studios in London and Bristol
Specialists
Check our reviews
Locations
Bristol, London, UK Wide
Availability
Book Online
Cost Effective
Pay for what you love
headshots in a warm studio
Photographing headshots in a studio gives us so much flexibility with backgrounds and lighting. Plus, we are not fighting the wind, rain or even the sunshine to create amazing headshots for you and your career.
- Great headshots without fighting the weather
- Changing facilities, mirrors and power for straighteners, etc
- Huge range of looks and lighting styles.
drama schools
Actor Headshot Photography at your College or Drama School
On-Site
We come to you!
Locations
UK Wide
To Book
Call or Email
Cost Effective
Pay for what you love
headshots at your location
We work with drama schools, colleges, dance schools, etc. all over the UK. We bring everything we need to create a wide range of headshots. Best of all, you only pay for the headshots you love.
- Professional range of headshots at your location
- Only pay for the images you love (from £30)
- Lots of help and guidance throughout the shoot
young actors
Child Headshot Photography at our studio, agency or drama club
Specialists
We love working with young actors
Locations
Studio or Location
To Book
Call or Email
Cost Effective
Pay for what you love
child headshot photography
We love meeting and photographing headshots for young performers. We aim to make the shoots fun and without pressure while getting a great range for castings. Either in our studios or we can come to your agency or school for a photo day.
- Great range of headshots for young actors
- Come to the studio or we come to you
- Fun, no pressure shoots for all ages
dance photography
Action and Headshot Photography for Dancers
For Dancers
Headshots and Action Shots
Locations
Studio or on location
To Book
Email or Call
Cost Effective
Great range of packages
Dance Photographer
We offer headshot, action and performance photography for the professional, student, and young dancers in various locations. For individuals and for schools we have a great range of services available.
- Professional range of headshots or action shots at your location
- Only pay for the images you love (from £30)
- Lots of help and guidance throughout the shoot
FAQ
Even for the most seasoned actor, we know that having new actor headshots taken can be a nerve-wracking experience. You may have lots of questions about preparing, what to do with your hair, how long until you get your photos, etc.
To help, we have put together a ton of information that hopefully helps answer all your questions. Of course, if you have any more, email us at hello@lumosia.com
We know it may sound too good to be true, but we honestly believe that great quality actor headshots should be available for all actors and performers. Unlike other headshot photographers that will photograph one to two actors per day, we photograph more. This allows us to offer you great headshots at the prices we do.
You can simply have the shoot and first edited headshot for £30. We create a wide range of headshots in every session, so you will have plenty to choose from.
Of course, we would love you to buy more photos but these are reasonably prices with discounts for buying 4 or more. But there really is no pressure to buy.
When you book your headshot session through our website (Click Book Now from our menu above), you will pay a £30 deposit to secure your shoot. That £30 will then be redeemable against any purchases when you buy your final selection. You will get a coupon code to enter at checkout (like on Amazon)
For each location, we have a dedicated page where you can book your headshot session. Once you book, you will receive an email with a confirmation, directions, and details of what to bring and how to prepare.
To book a headshot session in London, click: https://www.lumosia.com/book-headshot-london/
To book a headshot session in Bristol, click: https://www.lumosia.com/book-headshot-bristol/
We love photographing Child Actor Headshots! We have a dedicated page on the website (Click HERE) dedicated to what we do and how we photograph young and child actors.
We offer the same one-hour sessions so young actors can either use the whole hour or take a small break in the middle to burn off some steam! As many child actors are in school, we also have Saturday and after school availability. Click Book Now above to check availability.
To book a headshot session in London, click: https://www.lumosia.com/book-headshot-london/
To book a headshot session in Bristol, click: https://www.lumosia.com/book-headshot-bristol/
We aim to get your unedited images online and to you as soon as possible. It's typically between 2-3 days but can be a bit quicker depending on workload. You will get an email to your private gallery and instructions on creating favourite lists and buying your images.
Yes, we can. In many of our shoots, we will include ¾ and full body shots if you like. Remember to bring a complete outfit.
We have a list of great hair and makeup artists in London and Bristol. Just email us at hello@lumosia.com, and we will send over the right list for you.
We recommend that you have your hair and makeup done off-site as we have limited room in the studios. Most makeup artists will have space where they can offer this.
UK actor headshots are typically shot in portrait orientation. However, if we think the image will look good in landscape, we will often create two versions in different orientations.
We love to give you a great variety in your headshots. The looks and backgrounds change all the time. If you look at our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearelumosia/you will see the latest looks that we have created.
They really do change all the time. We typically decide on the looks during the shoot to compliment your skin tone, wardrobe choices, etc.
Of course, you can. We love your input. If you have seen images on our portfolio here or our Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/wearelumosia/ that you would like to recreate, just let us know. It's best to email screenshots of your favourite images before the session.
Our London headshot studio is in Chiswick. We are very close to The High Street and close to both Turnham Green and Chiswick Park Tube Stations. There is also lots of buses and even parking (Use the Pay By Phone app for ease)
The Barley Mow Centre, 10 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick, London W4 4PH
Group shots are great fun. We typically say that 4 is the right number before it descends into chaos! However, we can always do numerous shoots if there are lots of you.
In fact, if you have a drama group, school, etc., just let us know and often, we can come to you and arrange a headshot day or two.
Absolutely. Our headshots are designed to help you stand out on these and other actor websites. Your final images can be downloaded in high resolution for printing and lower resolution (still excellent quality) for posting online.
Please post them anywhere you can. These are typically the first impression new people have of you. Share away on social media too! (tag us in @wearelumosia)
We will always work with you to help if plans change. You can change your shoot time and date through a link in your confirmation email, or you can cancel altogether (up to 48 hours before the shoot) and receive a full refund.
We will always aim to get you a range of different looks, including giving you the chance to change your hair. You know your hair best, so have a few ideas of what you can do with it. By all means, bring straighteners, products, etc., to help you get a great range of looks.
We recommend that for the few days before the session, you live as healthily as possible! Lots of water, lots of sleep, no alcohol, eat lots of fruit and veg, etc.
You would be amazed what a few days of living clean can do. Of course, we can help in the editing should your skin not play ball!
Of course, it’s a great way to get some very different looks. We typically aim to get you to shave about halfway through and on average, takes about 10 minutes, so we do lose some time there but make up for it with the variety in your looks.
If you have sensitive skin, it may be worth booking a second session when you have had more time to shave, and your skin can recover a bit.
Please do! It’s great to have some support and a familiar face for your shoot. Plus you can go out for dinner or drinks afterward!!
We love discovering new music. The studios always have some upbeat music playing in the background and are more than happy if you have a playlist or artist, you would like to listen to. Music can really help people to enjoy a shoot.
Yes, every image you order is fully retouched naturally like the images on this site. We want the photos to look like you when you go into a casting. We will, of course, remove any blemishes, redness, etc.
We aim to get you your fully edited images to you as soon as possible. Unless you have paid to have your edits expressed, your pictures will be edited in the sequence that we receive the orders.
You will typically receive your final edits within five working days of your order.
Our online booking and ordering systems accept a wide range of credit and debit cards. There is no need to bring cash with you to your headshot shoot.
For adults, assuming you have not changed your look dramatically, you should update your headshots about every two years. Of course, if you change your hair colour, grow a beard, etc., then certainly get new headshots that show your new look.
For young actors, it depends on age, growth spurts, etc. Every 6-12 months is a good idea for younger child actors, or for tweens and teens, every year.
It can be a challenge to look at images of yourself and choose the best ones. We are more than happy to help you select your best photos. The best thing to do is narrow the selection down to a broader range, and we can certainly help from there.
When your images are edited, you can download them in a variety of sizes. Full-resolution images are huge and great for printing (6720px on the longest side!!).
You also have the option of downloading web resolution images (1024px on the longest side), which are great for posting online on sites such as Spotlight, Mandy, etc.
It’s a great idea to back up your final images in a few places. Google Drive, DropBox, etc., are great places to store your images securely. However, if the worst happens, just contact us. We don’t keep the unedited versions but should have your final ones for at least a couple of years after your shoot.
Single images are just £30. These are fully edited to the same standard as you see on our website and our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wearelumosia/
1 Edited image – £30
5 Edited images – £120
10 Edited images – £190
20 Edited images – £260
All your edited images in Black and White for just £20
We shoot in London and Bristol on regular days as well as ad-hoc dates in various cities. Plus, we also shoot on certain Saturdays and Sundays throughout the month. The best place to check availability is by clicking the “Book Now” button from the menu above and selecting the right location for you.
Because we have 8 – 10 slots available every day, we can often accommodate a last-minute request for a headshot shoot if you need one.
All headshot sessions in the studios are 1 hour long (longer for dance photography sessions). This is plenty of time to get a great range of actor headshots. Typically, we achieve about 6 different looks in that time and can include hair up and down, slight makeup changes, etc.
We even have some male actors shave halfway through, and although this does have an impact on shooting time, it’s a great way to get different looks.
We know its shorter than many headshot photographers, but the session is not rushed or pressurised. We know what we are aiming to achieve, and once we have it, we move on.
For siblings, we recommend you book separate sessions for each of them. Of course, it may be a good idea to book this back-to-back. While they are being photographed, we will photograph each of them independently and with their sibling.
The images will be split into separate galleries to make it fair for individuals booking sessions.
Yes, of course, and editing like this is included as standard when you order. This also goes for shine, redness, etc. Essentially anything temporary is removed.
Our editing aim is for the image to look like you “On a good day!”. For actors, we would never want to over edit your headshots so that it doesn’t look like you to a casting director.
If there is something specific you would like us to edit, please let us know when you place your order.
In London and Bristol, we have regular weekend as well as evening sessions available. Click “Book Now’ from the menu above to see our next dates.
It’s great when we have more than one actor in for a headshot shoot. How it works is that you book consecutive sessions but come in together.
This means that the two of you would be with us for two hours. Three for three hours, etc. Of course, you still get your own private gallery, but it can be great fun to come with a friend, and we often get more of a range of headshots.
We will get your order edited as soon as possible. Typically, it can be about five working days, depending on how many orders we are working on at any one time.
Of course. Whether you buy 1 or 20 images from your session, it’s entirely up to you. We get lots of people coming to us because they’ve had a new haircut, want images with a beard, or try a different look.
A “look” is a particular setup for a headshot. It can be a background style, a change in lighting, or an outfit change (or all three!). During the session, we will aim to get you as many looks as possible to give you a wide range in your headshots.
Our Bristol studio is actually in Portishead, which is about 8 miles west of Bristol itself. It's our home studio and just on the Marina. Tara, the Cocker Spaniel, loves shoot days here as she gets lots of fuss!! (If you are not that keen on dogs, she is quite happy to go to bed).
19 Martingale Way, Portishead, Bristol, BS20 7AW (Do check the directions when you book as parking is easier across the Marina).
Yes, we do! During the year, we photograph actor headshots at Drama Schools throughout the UK. Often when we do this, we will also open up ‘pop up’ studios offering our “Buy What You Love” sessions.
Check out our socials of these dates. If you organise headshots at your drama school, we would love to hear from you! Call Helen on 07810 004451. We’ll manage everything for you.
We actually prefer to shoot in the studio. It's warmer, no wind, no one stares, and we can control the light. We do have some looks that appear to be outside, but it’s all done from the warmth of our studios.
Sorry, our pricing is designed to be as competitive as possible. We only charge for the images you love with no paying in advance, and if you don’t like the photos, you are under no obligation to buy any. We can’t bring the prices down anymore.
The simple answer is lots!!! We have a full guide here: https://www.lumosia.com/what-to-wear-to-a-headshot-photo-session/ Our best advice for what to bring is a range of tops, t-shirts, jumpers, and jackets (plus jeans and footwear if you would like full-length shots).
Mid-tones such as red’s, oranges, browns, and green’s work so well in giving a warm tone to your headshot. Try and bring a range that suits your skin tone as well as jackets, coats, etc., to create different looks.
By all means, bring a black t-shirt, just make sure that that is not all you bring!
We recommend natural make up for your headshot shoot. You can always change it throughout the shoot but remember that you should look like you in your headshots (albeit on a good day!).
Our studios are set up so that we can switch looks quickly. This means that during most sessions, we can create between 4-6 different looks. I also advise you to bring lots of changes of clothes which significantly adds to the variety we can create.
Here’s a link to an article on our blog about what to bring https://www.lumosia.com/what-to-wear-to-a-headshot-photo-session/
We are more than happy to take a few with glasses on but recommend leaving them off for most of the shoot. Casting Directors want to see what you look like. If they are casting for the new Gladiator film, you probably won’t be wearing glasses in that role!
Non-Performers always think that actors, etc., all love to be photographed. We know this isn’t true. We aim to create a super relaxed atmosphere with great music and chat to help you through the shoot. However bad you think you are, we have seen worse and will help you throughout the process!
Of course, you can. There is a full-length mirror too for checking hair, makeup, etc. We also have iPhone chargers, which prove very handy quite often.
After your shoot, we will put most of the images taken in the session online in unedited format (we only remove blinking and unflatering shots). The gallery is live for a week for you to choose your favourites and put your order through.
The system allows you to create favourite lists, share the galleries with your agent, friends, etc. When you are ready, you can just put your favourites into the shopping cart and pay for us to receive the order.
It’s a great idea to ask your agent what images they like from your shoot. They should know what images represent you best. Of course, you should have your own opinion too as it's your face on them, but it's best to get opinions from your agent, friends, etc.
Simply forward the email we send you with the link to your gallery to whoever you would like to see the images. They can create their own set of favourites and share those favourites with you.
Our editing is as natural as possible. It should still look like you when you walk into a casting. However, we will make sure that the images look like you “On a Good Day”. We remove blemishes, reduce tired eyes, remove stray hairs, etc.
Yes, we do. All our actor headshots are presented in full colour, and you can get copies of all your photos in our signature Black and White for just £20 for all images.
Sorry, we only release edited versions of our work.
Yes, of course, you can. Use the full resolution files for this. There are some excellent photo printing companies out there (avoid High Street printers such as Snappy Snaps, they will rarely replicate the colours accurately). There is an option for buying professional prints of your final edited headshots in your gallery.
