Actors Headshots
There’s a certain kind of actor who arrives in the studio already carrying weight — not ego, but experience. Brian Durkin is one of those actors.
Working with Brian in my Los Angeles studio was about refining that presence — stripping things back, sharpening the signal, and creating a set of headshots that feel immediate, grounded, and unmistakably castable.
Read MoreSome actors walk into the studio and you immediately sense the depth they carry. Natalie Amey is one of those people. Before she ever stepped in front of a camera as an actor, she spent years as a therapist, ICU nurse, and transplant nurse — witnessing the human spirit at its most vulnerable. That kind of experience doesn't leave a person. It lives in the eyes, in the stillness, in the way someone holds a moment.
Read MoreWhen an actor returns to the studio, it tells you everything you need to know.
Recently in my New York studio, I photographed Cordell Ijoma for the second time in two years. Sessions like this are never about starting from scratch. They are about refinement—about understanding where the actor is now, what they are being seen for, and how their image needs to evolve to meet that moment.
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There is a specific kind of magic that happens when an actor steps into the light of a master portraitist. Recently, I had the pleasure of welcoming actress Kateryna Kramer to my London studio. These sessions are about more than just a headshot; they are about capturing the range and nuance that an actor brings to the screen.
Read MoreIn the acting world, three years can feel like a lifetime. Styles change, characters evolve, and—perhaps most importantly—the "look" that gets you in the room matures. This week, I had the pleasure of welcoming back the talented Nina Kulitskaya (Fortunes, 2022) to my Los Angeles studio for a much-anticipated headshot refresh.
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There is a certain gravity that some people just carry with them—a presence that fills a room before they even speak. David Mayers is one of those people.
Renowned portrait photographer Rory Lewis recently hosted David at his Los Angeles studio for a series of striking portraits marking Mayers' official entry into the acting world. While he may be a fresh face to Hollywood, David’s look tells a story of a thousand lives already lived. With a gaze that balances steel-edged intensity and a seasoned, rugged wisdom, he is the kind of performer who doesn't just play a character; he anchors a scene.
Read MoreIn the high-stakes world of Los Angeles pilot season, your headshot isn’t just a photo—it’s your digital handshake. It’s the first thing a casting director sees before they even hear your name. This week, we’re thrilled to showcase a fresh face making waves: Jake Read.
Captured by the renowned British portraitist Rory Lewis at his Downtown LA studio, these shots are a masterclass in cinematic branding. Moving away from the "over-retouched" look of years past, these images focus on what really matters in 2026: authenticity and range.
Read MoreThe 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 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 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.
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