Choosing your outfit for your actors headshot photography session can make a big impact on the way the photos turn out, and you want to make sure to select clothing that will be comfortable and attractive at the same time. The goal with the headshot is to make you appear confident, talented and emphasise your face and your eyes instead of the clothing. Celebrity Headshot photographer Rory Lewis offers tips and advice for What to Wear for Your Actors Headshots Session.

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🎬 New LA Actor Headshot Packages – More Images, Same Exceptional Quality
Actors Headshots, Los Angeles
🎬 New LA Actor Headshot Packages – More Images, Same Exceptional Quality
Actors Headshots, Los Angeles

From May 2025 onward, the 60-, 90-, and 120-minute headshot sessions include double the number of retouched images, giving you more polished final shots to share with agents, managers, and casting platforms like IMDb and Casting Networks.

Actors Headshots, Los Angeles
Capturing Character: Actor Cooper Levy at the Los Angeles Studio
Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, New York
Capturing Character: Actor Cooper Levy at the Los Angeles Studio
Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, New York

We recently welcomed actor and writer Cooper Levy to the Downtown Los Angeles studio for a portrait session. Based in Toronto, Cooper is a multi-talented creative who merges a passion for performance with a strong academic foundation. A graduate of Queen’s University with a degree in Computer Science and the Creative Arts—specializing in music—Cooper brings depth, intellect, and artistry to every endeavor.

Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, London, New York
Mark Murphy: Aspiration, Artistry, and the Power of Representation
Actors Headshots, 30 Minute Session, New York, Los Angeles
Mark Murphy: Aspiration, Artistry, and the Power of Representation
Actors Headshots, 30 Minute Session, New York, Los Angeles

Capturing rising talent is always a privilege—especially when the subject brings both purpose and passion to the frame. Recently, I had the pleasure of welcoming actor Mark Murphy into the New York studio for a headshot session.

Actors Headshots, 30 Minute Session, New York, Los Angeles
May the 4th: Portraits from a Galaxy Not So Far Away
Actors Headshots, Star Wars, Works, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture
May the 4th: Portraits from a Galaxy Not So Far Away
Actors Headshots, Star Wars, Works, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture

As the world celebrates Star Wars Day, I find myself reflecting on the remarkable actors I’ve photographed over the years—some of whom have stepped into the mythos of one of the most beloved franchises in cinematic history.

Actors Headshots, Star Wars, Works, London, Los Angeles, New York, Portraiture
Capturing Rising Talent: Rory Adam at the London Studio
Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, New York, Headshots, Everyone
Capturing Rising Talent: Rory Adam at the London Studio
Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, New York, Headshots, Everyone

It’s always a privilege to work with emerging talent at the start of their careers, and my recent session with Rory Adam was no exception. Fresh from graduating at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Rory is already making waves, set to star as Jack in the BBC’s exciting new comedy series, Smoggie Queens.

Actors Headshots, London, Los Angeles, New York, Headshots, Everyone
Capturing Character: Actor Headshots for Juan by Rory Lewis Photography
Actors Headshots, London
Capturing Character: Actor Headshots for Juan by Rory Lewis Photography
Actors Headshots, London

It was a pleasure to welcome Juan, a talented Spanish actor, singer, and performer, into my London studio for his new set of professional headshots. Based in London and holding an MA in Music Theatre from the prestigious Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Juan brings a unique blend of discipline, creativity, and versatility to the acting world.

Actors Headshots, London
Capturing Presence: Actor Jared Canfield Sits for Headshots with Rory Lewis in NYC
Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York
Capturing Presence: Actor Jared Canfield Sits for Headshots with Rory Lewis in NYC
Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York

Jared Canfield, a compelling presence on screen known for his performances in The Blacklist (2013), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999), and Power Book IV: Force (2022), recently stepped in front of my lens for a headshot session at my Manhattan studio.

Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York
New York Actors Headshots with Michael Baszler – A Studio Session with Rory Lewis Photographer
Actors Headshots, New York
New York Actors Headshots with Michael Baszler – A Studio Session with Rory Lewis Photographer
Actors Headshots, New York

As a New York-based British photographer with a deep passion for portraiture, I’ve had the privilege of working with a diverse range of actors, creatives, and public figures. Recently, I welcomed rising actor Michael Baszler to my Manhattan studio for a dynamic headshot session—an experience that perfectly captured the energy and ambition of New York’s vibrant acting community.

Actors Headshots, New York
Model Digitals with Lexx Brown – Studio Session in Los Angeles
Model Portfolio, Model Portfolios LA, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York
Model Digitals with Lexx Brown – Studio Session in Los Angeles
Model Portfolio, Model Portfolios LA, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York

Lexx Brown stopped by the studio recently for a session focused on updated model digitals, captured in collaboration with Model of Choice.

Model Portfolio, Model Portfolios LA, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York
Model Digitals with Dylan-Lorenzo – Los Angeles Studio Collaboration
Model Portfolio, Model Portfolios LA, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York
Model Digitals with Dylan-Lorenzo – Los Angeles Studio Collaboration
Model Portfolio, Model Portfolios LA, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York

Dylan-Lorenzo stopped by the studio recently for a focused set of model digitals, created in collaboration with Model of Choice. From the first frame, it was clear Dylan brings a sharp sense of presence—a mix of intensity and ease that translates well on camera.

Model Portfolio, Model Portfolios LA, Actors Headshots, Los Angeles, New York