Actors headshots that look like you walking into the casting room: natural, expressive and honest. Sessions at Sandi’s Manchester studio start at £95, with several looks and backdrops, and you choose your images on the day.
Casting directors and agents want to see the real you. Sandi’s approach is built on lighting and direction rather than heavy retouching, so your headshot is a true likeness that still shows you at your best.
What casting directors look for in a headshot
- A true likeness – you should be instantly recognisable when you walk in.
- Eyes and expression – thought behind the eyes, not just a smile.
- Range – different looks that suit the roles you go for, from commercial to dramatic.
- Minimal retouching – no smoothing away the features that make you castable.
Your actors headshot session
- Talk through your casting – the parts you go for and the looks you need.
- Plan your outfits – bring options; each one creates a new look.
- Shoot – Sandi directs you through expressions and energy, as she has for actors over 25 years.
- Choose on the day – view everything during the session and pick your favourites with Sandi’s guidance.
Actors headshot prices
- Standard session – £95: 2 outfits, 2 backdrops, 2 full-size chosen images.
- Extended session – £175: 4 outfits, 4 backdrops, 4 full-size chosen images, including full-length and nearby location shots.
Agencies looking to refresh headshots for several clients can enquire about group rates.
Why actors choose Sandi
- 25 years photographing actors and performers.
- Experience on both sides of the lens, as a former model.
- Natural style with minimal retouching, which suits casting.
- Trusted by agencies: “Really pleased with the new style of headshots you’ve created for our actors” (client testimonial).
What clients say
“I came to Sandi to have new actor headshots done, and I couldn’t be more happy with deciding to go with Sandi. Sandi from the get go makes you feel at ease and relaxed heading into the shoot. Her direction during the shoot really helped me ease into the session and made me feel really comfortable and able to express myself.”
– Stephen Thompson, Google review ★★★★★
“Friendly, welcoming and very professional shoot. Really happy with my new headshots. Sandi captured 6 characters and each one really stood out. I would highly recommend Sandi to other actors would are looking for professional headshots in the near future. 100%!”
– julie habib, Google review ★★★★★
“I had the best experience shooting new headshots with Sandi. I was made to feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera and Sandi’s direction meant we got the best possible results from the shoot. Very happy and would recommend to any actor.”
– Izzy Kelly, Google review ★★★★★
Actors headshots FAQs
How much should actor headshots cost?
Prices vary from photographer to photographer. With Sandi, a standard session is £95 and an extended session with four looks is £175.
How many headshots does an actor need?
Most actors benefit from at least two looks: a lighter, commercial look and a more serious, dramatic one. The extended session gives you four.
Are your headshots suitable for Spotlight?
Yes. Your chosen images are supplied Spotlight-ready, so you can upload them straight to your profile.
Should actor headshots be in colour?
Colour is the industry standard for most casting today, but it’s your choice: you can have your images in colour or black and white.
What should I wear?
Simple, solid colours that suit you and the roles you play. Avoid logos and busy patterns. See what to wear for a headshot.
Book your actors headshots
Call 07966 398805 or send an enquiry.
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