There are moments in an actor’s career when a new headshot is not simply an update — it is a recalibration. A shift in tone. A refinement of identity.
Grant Southard returned to the studio ready to capture that shift.
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A 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 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 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 MoreI recently had the pleasure of photographing actress Echaka Agba at my Midtown Manhattan studio. Echaka is an exceptional talent whose work spans film, television, and theatre, with standout performances in We Grown Now (2023), Chicago Med, South Side, Work in Progress, and the award-winning short Runner. Her ability to move effortlessly between drama, comedy, and deeply human storytelling has made her a rising presence across the industry.
Read MoreLast month in my Central London studio, I had the pleasure of capturing a series of cinematic headshots and portraits of Jonathan Sacerdoti—a British broadcaster, journalist, producer, and prominent voice on issues of extremism, antisemitism, race relations, Middle Eastern affairs, and the British royal family. Known for his sharp analysis and measured commentary across networks including Fox News, i24news, Cheddar, E! Daily Pop, and Us Weekly, Jonathan brings a unique blend of intellect, lived experience, and clarity to contemporary public discourse.
Read MoreIn my London studio, I had the pleasure of photographing Ana Emdin, an accomplished film producer whose work spans both the UK and the international stage. From the moment she stepped in front of the camera, Ana brought a poised elegance and quiet confidence that lent itself beautifully to portraiture rooted in restraint, presence, and depth.
Read MoreFor every young actor, a first headshot is more than a photograph—it is the beginning of possibility. Recently, Mark, an emerging child actor, stepped into that moment with his very first professional headshot session at Rory Lewis’ Los Angeles studio, marking the start of an exciting creative journey.
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