Today on a shoot I had an actress ask if she should wear stud earrings. First of all, there are no shoulds when it comes to headshots but there are industry norms. Here are the most common shoulds I am…
Headshots London. It is official: I am back shooting
I am thrilled to announce that I will be back shooting actor headshots in London from April 5th. Hurrah! The news that we are moving out of Tier 4 is hugely exciting. I have really missed seeing all your faces…
Professional actor headshots during lockdown. Shall we shoot outdoors?
Update (26th March): At the moment I am only shooting headshots for actors outdoors until further notice. The current codvid-19 situation is tricky for most of us to say the least. On my previous blog post I said that it…
Standard packages for professionals actor headshots.
So it seems like after a few months of lockdown, it is slowly coming to an end in the UK. It has certainly been a challenge for many of us. Who thought a global pandemic would hit the entire world…
Professional Actor Headshots- Re-opens July 4th!
It seems lockdown may slowly slowly be coming to an end. (Cue cautious sigh of relief) The UK government’s guidelines, for an industry such as photography is that we may return to business July, 4th. Professional Actor Headshots allowed! Hurrah!…
IPP celebrates his new studio
From May 2019 I am so proud to be shooting clients at my new studio in Cannon Wharf. The building is stunning new development just south of the Thames river with great transport links. It is only two tube stops from London Bridge.I…
Unleash your voice. A free vocal workshop
It’s cold and grey so… we thought it was high time for more presents! Isaac Peral Photography is teaming up with voice coach, Brigitte Deneck to provide a FREE voice workshop to IPP clients. “Brigitte is a powerful support…
Spotlight gives us their thoughts on Headshots!
I bet you’ve heard these tips a billion times… or not? Don’t miss it!
How To Improve Your Headshot- Get A Cat?
What makes you sparkle? I recently photographed a model/actress and throughout the shoot, she just looked so blissfully content; I had to ask her…”What are you thinking about?” “What are you thinking about?” “My cats” she replied happily. I wanted to check…
Trump Card?
On this day, when my social media feed is covered with despair, I wanted to see if there is something to learn from the American Presidential election. And this is what I’m thinking… Focusing on, thinking and talking about something gives…
How Do I Get Beautiful Headshots?
How do I look beautiful in my headshots? Think you are beautiful. Easy peasy. People who stand in front of the camera and wish they were as good-looking as their friend, is going to have a hard job convincing anyone…
Can You Be a Tuna Sandwich? Mindful Headshots
When you’re standing in front of a camera, what are you thinking about? Your hair? Your posture? Your left dimple? Not that it matters because you hide it, right? Wrong! Lots of people talk about mindfulness in life; I want…
How to own your headshot session
Do you arrive at the studio with your fingers and toes crossed and praying for a miracle? Do you feel like the result of your headshot session is somewhere between the photographer and the gods? Would you like to feel more…
PRICE PACKAGES FOR ACTORS’ HEADSHOTS IN LONDON
So, how much should you pay for actor headshots? The price of headshots in London varies hugely. You can pay anything from £100 to £500. I don’t think it’s fair to critique other photographers prices. Everybody charges what they feel…
ACTOR HEAD SHOT PHOTOGRAPHY: WHAT’S YOUR BEST/WORST?
On the Graham Norton Show, Chris Pratt and Melissa McCarthy revealed their worst head shots. Apart from providing us with a giggle, is there anything we can gleam from their mistakes? Model Shots Although Chris Pratt’s head shot is quite…
LONDON ACTORS’ HEADSHOTS: POSING CHEATS
So, you’ve booked your actor headshot shoot, read the make-up and what to wear blogs. But now, standing in front of the camera, all you can think is ‘does my top look good?’ ‘is my hair frizzy?’ etc etc In…
WHY CAN’T I GET A GOOD BLOOMIN’ ACTOR HEADSHOT IN LONDON???
You’ve had your actor headshots taken numerous times and you have yet to have that ‘OMG WOW’ moment. Why? I’m just not photogenic. I don’t believe there is any such thing as ‘not having a face for photos’ or being…
LONDON ACTORS’ HEADSHOTS: OUTDOOR OR INDOOR?
Choosing to do your actor headshots outdoors or in a studio is one of the first things to consider when booking your photographer. What’s the difference? Basically, the difference between indoor and outdoor shots comes down to one main thing:…
ACTOR HEADSHOT ADVICE FROM TILI
I’ve written a few blog posts with tips on clothes, make-up, nerves and posing and much more. But this is surely the ultimate… While it’s often been said working with children or animals is a bad idea, I’ve discovered the opposite can…
Passerby in Siem Riep
Sometimes your favourite headshots are far far away from the studio. But this man can teach us all something about standing in front of the camera with authenticity. When you give up trying to get it right and worrying…
Production Stills: Tunnel Vision
Director Maylana Colchete Producer: Noor Lawson I’d so much fun shooting this brilliant film. Working with actors is my passion so when I get the chance to do production stills, I jump at it. The team behind this film…
LONDON ACTORS’ HEADSHOTS: WHAT TO WEAR
Right, you’ve booked your actor headshots session, you’ve read the make-up blog post and now you’re thinking ‘what the hell do I wear?!’ ‘How many tops should I bring?’ ‘Is my only option black polo necks?‘ Here is the no-frills…
MAKE THE MOST OF LONDON 2016, NOT JUST YOUR HEADSHOT
Be Awesome for 2016 A New Year and London is buzzing again with talk of replacing the wine glass with the self-flagellation whip. While others talk about their food-free diet and Zumba-fuelled-mornings, I’m giving zero radio time to torturous New…
LONDON ACTORS’ HEADSHOTS: MAKE-UP
Actor headshots are about capturing you- you in your perfect casting type. Headshots are hugely important to the actor’s career and as mentioned in the Camera Shy blog, can be a bit terrifying. So, I’m going to be posting a…
WHY CORPORATE PHOTOGRAPHY IN LONDON? OUR PHOTOGRAPHER EXPLAINED
Why your business really needs your corporate photography? In today’s world of visual marketing, seeing a company’s products is no longer sufficient. Consumers want to see who’s selling them. And this trend is everywhere, especially in London. So, the ‘About…
LONDON ACTORS: ARE YOU CAMERA SHY WHEN IT COMES TO HEADSHOTS?
Hello and welcome to our spanking new site! So, for my very first blog post, I thought I’d look at something that isn’t talked about very often in relation to professional headshots; nerves. Are you a little camera shy or…