The biggest trend in Los Angeles Headshots right now is authenticity. The "over-retouched" look is out. Today’s industry leaders want to see skin texture, real expressions, and "the eyes."
At my Downtown LA studio, I focus on the Cinematic Headshot—a style that utilizes Chiaroscuro lighting (the interplay of light and shadow) to create depth. This isn’t just a photo; it’s a tool that helps you stand out in a sea of generic, bright-and-airy snapshots.
Read MoreLos Angeles continues to draw creative talent from across the world, and recently the studio welcomed musician Alex Obvious for a portrait session exploring mood, character, and the quiet intensity that often defines artists working in music today.
Read MoreFrom the West End to Hawkins: A Session at the London Studio
In my latest session, I had the pleasure of photographing the formidable Shane Atwooll. Currently commanding the stage as Chief Hopper in the West End hit Stranger Things: The First Shadow, Shane is an actor whose resume reads like a masterclass in versatility.
Read MoreA powerful debut in New York.
Madison Pernell came into the studio for her first New York actors headshots with a clear intention — to create images that feel cinematic, honest, and casting-ready. In a city where first impressions are everything, your headshot must do more than show your face. It must suggest story.
Read MoreOscar Pavlo first stepped in front of my lens in 2019. At the time, we captured a powerful foundation: intelligent, watchful, composed. Since then, his range has expanded, deepened, matured. When he reached out for a second session in New York, it wasn’t simply for “new headshots.” It was because his casting had shifted — and his imagery needed to reflect that evolution.
Read MoreIn the high-stakes world of Los Angeles casting, a headshot needs to do more than just show a face—it needs to tell a story before a single word is spoken. Our recent session with Brazilian-American actor Haysam Ali is a masterclass in how cinematic lighting and intentional direction can capture the range of a truly transformative performer.
Read MoreRecently, I had the pleasure of working with Sean Henney, a man who is as focused on the future of private markets technology as I am on the future of fine-art portraiture.
Lighting the "Data Obsessed" Professional
When Sean came to me, we talked about his mission—navigating the "hardest problem" in his industry: data. My goal as a photographer isn’t just to get a clear shot of a face; it’s to use cinematic lighting to reveal the character of the person solving those problems.
Read MoreSince then, Steven has built a steady and varied career across British television, appearing in populist and long-running dramas including Death in Paradise and Doctors. In 2012, his career expanded onto the global stage when he joined the vast international cast of Game of Thrones, a production that redefined the scale and ambition of television drama worldwide.
Read MoreWhenElisha Davisstepped into my Downtown Los Angeles studio, the objective was clear: create imagery that matched the pace and scale of his career right now.
With a growing body of television work and a slate of recent and upcoming releases, Elisha booked my Signature Actors Headshot Session—a session designed for actors who need more than a single “casting look.” This is about range, presence, and longevity across platforms: Spotlight, IMDb, press, agents, and editorial use.
Read MoreThis recent actor headshot session with Chauncey Allen was photographed at my Downtown Los Angeles studio, created specifically for casting, representation, and industry submission. The focus throughout the sitting was simple and deliberate: authentic presence, emotional clarity, and cinematic restraint.
Read MoreThis actors headshot session was designed to reflect that same sensibility: grounded, cinematic, and psychologically present. Rather than a generic studio headshot, the aim was to create imagery that feels like a still lifted from a film—something that speaks directly to casting directors, producers, and collaborators working in prestige film and television.
Read MorePortraits & Headshots with the Architect of the Chubbuck Technique
There are rare figures in the acting world whose influence extends far beyond the classroom—whose ideas shape performances, careers, and entire generations of artists. Ivana Chubbuck is unquestionably one of them.
Read MoreActor Tyler Huxtable visited my Downtown Los Angeles studio for a cinematic headshot session focused on truth, restraint, and screen presence. The aim was simple: to create portraits that feel authentic, contemporary, and immediately readable to casting directors.
Read MoreThis Los Angeles actors headshots session with Marina Mazepa is a strong example of my approach to modern actor headshots that balance industry relevance with cinematic depth. Marina is a Ukrainian actress, dancer, and contortionist, widely recognised for her appearances on America’s Got Talent, So You Think You Can Dance, France’s Got Talent, and Everybody Dance! Ukraine. Her work demands headshots that communicate presence, range, and emotional control—qualities essential for casting in film, television, and streaming productions.
Read MoreNew York Actor Headshots with Rory Lewis
In the heart of Midtown Manhattan, actor Jeremy Brena stepped into the studio for a focused, cinematic headshot session designed for today’s competitive New York casting landscape. Known for his work across acclaimed television and film, Jeremy’s session centered on clarity, presence, and authenticity—qualities casting directors consistently respond to in New York actor headshots.
With credits including Elementary, Power, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Jeremy brings a grounded, intelligent energy to the camera. The aim of this shoot was not spectacle, but truth—portraits that feel lived-in, confident, and unmistakably him.
Read MoreCapturing a compelling actor headshot is never about performance alone — it is about presence. For actor Devin McElvogue, our recent session at my Downtown Los Angeles studio focused on exactly that: stripping away artifice to reveal clarity, confidence, and character.
Read MoreLacota Shapley came into my Downtown Los Angeles studio for a model headshot session built around clarity, confidence, and longevity—portraits that feel contemporary and editorial, while remaining timeless enough to carry a portfolio forward for years.
Read MoreActor Adam Wesley is known for performances marked by intensity, restraint, and psychological depth. With credits including Where the Shadows Wait (2025), The Lonely Crowd, and Not Every Woman, his work consistently inhabits the quieter, more complex spaces of character—where tension lives beneath the surface rather than being declared outright. That sensibility formed the foundation of his recent theatrical headshot session at my Downtown Los Angeles studio.
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