Purpose-driven
Portraits
For Actors
Thames-side Studios, South-East London
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Purpose-driven portraits
for actors
Actor Headshots
Over 200 Five-Star reviews
Voted amongst the 'Top 10 Headshot Photographers for Actors' three years in a row
Specialist photographer with 7 years of professional experiece
Committed to offering affordability within the high-end actor headshots market
About me:
I’ve been photographing actors since I first picked up a camera, and It’s been the heart of my photography business since I started working professionally in 2018. I’m an actor as well as a photographer, and have made it my mission to provide genuine affordability within the high-end actor headshots market.
I don't believe that someone's entire, multifaceted personality can be captured in a single photo. I think that simply aiming to show 'who you are' in a headshot can miss the point: That's not an acting headshot, it's a profile picture. Acting headshots do need to be true to who you are as a person, but more importantly, they need to showcase who you can be, as an actor.
My relaxed and collaborative process encourages seeing every headshot as a combination of smaller choices which create images that illustrate the directions you'd like to take your career in.
Forward-thinking headshots which move you closer to your career goals.
Your shoot will take place in my comfortable, professional studio space in London, where I will guide you through every step of the way.
Reviews:
Matt was the best headshot photographer I’ve worked with so far. His warmth and friendliness immediately put me at ease, and his clear direction made the whole process enjoyable and effortless
- Gülin Langbroek
Fantastic headshot session! He made sure to ask what I wanted out of the photos and what kind of work I am interested in to make the shots work for me and how I want to be seen by casting directors which was great.
- Konrad Harker
Love my pics! My favourite headshots ever still! :) His studio is also really nicely equipped and he's very good and making you feel at ease and bringing out your personality in your pics!
- Chelsea Li
Matt's understanding of the acting process and his warm, encouraging manner put my daughter fully at ease. The shots are stunning with vibrant colours and gorgeous natural skin and hair tones. I cannot recommend enough
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Matt. It’s really rare to find such an exceptional photographer and genuinely kind person. I would highly recommend Matt for a relaxed and fun photoshoot with fabulous results!
- Nikki Debich
I had a lovely experience with Matt. He was kind and welcoming. I felt comfortable and left the studio happy with the results as I got a scan of the photos throughout the session. My headshots came out beautifully and I'm thankful :)
Matt’s work was outstanding. He’s detail-oriented, reliable, and a pleasure to work with. I’d highly recommend him.
- Ya Gao
Matt was fantastic to work with. He really knows his stuff. I am chuffed with the finished products. Matt is kind and friendly and I didn't feel rushed. The time was mine for us to create the looks I was after.
- Erin Billington
Packages and Pricing:
I strongly believe that actor headshots should be priced in a way that suits every actor. I offer a high-end, attentive and personalised service at a rate which is significantly lower than the 'Industry Standard' rates, because without
headshots it’s near impossible to progress in the acting industry. That shouldn’t be a privilege hidden behind an ever-increasing paywall.
The Pay-Per-Photo System
Free shoot, £43 per final image
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Up to 1.5 Hours in the Studio
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0 Photos included
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Easily select and buy edited photos via an online shopping system built-in to your gallery
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A flexible, stress-free way to update your headshots
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No minimum or maximum order, only pay for the photos you want
Frequently Asked Questions
Your shoot will take place in my studio at Thames-Side Studios in South-East London. Once you've booked you'll receive detailed directions, a google pin link and a site map for where to meet me on the day.
Yes! The site my Studio is located at has three free car parks, which are marked on the map you'll receive in the confirmation email.
You'll always receive your online gallery on the same day of the shoot.
None of my headshot sessions have a limit on outfit changes. Bring as many as you'd like and we'll likely use a good amount of them within the timeframe of the shoot.
Too many outfits is always better than not enough, so if in doubt, bring loads! If you're limited on bag space, 6 or 7 options is usually a good number.
You always have 2 years of access to your online gallery, and can select your photos at any point in those 2 years, directly through the gallery.
It depends on which package you book. With the Pay-Per-Photo system, the photos are always £43, and with the Full Package or Unlimited Package, additional edits cost £15 each.
On a Full Package or Unlimited Package shoot I'll happily do full-length or portfolio shots! Here's some examples below:
Portfolio shots for Dancers and Models:
Portraits for Websites and Social Media
Full-length or three-quarter portraits for casting purposes
Of course you can! I can shoot in pretty much any visual look in my studio, so whether it's Portraits, Portfolio Shots or Headshots, just send me an email via contact@photographybymattjones.co.uk with your mood-board, and we can go from there! I can also set a shared mood-board up for you if you'd like, just let me know!
Absolutely! I have enough chairs to go around, and they can even be in charge of the music if you like! Just make sure you choose someone who's presence will still allow you to focus on your shoot. There's also a selection of nice cafes on site, so if they don't want to stay in the studio the whole time, they can go to one of those!
Based in London.