FAQs

Pricing

Headshot sessions are:

£280

90 minute shoot

5 included retouches

Sessions may run a little bit longer or a littler shorter, but I’ll always make sure we’ve gotten what you need. I recommend 5 or less different looks, though you are welcome to bring more than that-we’ll just need to be efficient.

I charge £25 per photo for additional retouches

Where are you located?

I shoot portraits out of a studio at Excelsior Studios in Park Royal/North Acton. It is a 10 minute walk from the North Acton stop on the Central Line.

What is a headshot session like?

I’ll greet you in the lobby of Excelsior, where we can stop and have a quick chat with a tea or coffee, then I’ll take you back to my studio. From there, you’re free to touch up any hair and makeup, put on your own music if you’d like, and we’ll start shooting. I do my best to run my sessions in a way that lets us both be artists. I love getting to know you and putting very little pressure on the session-the only essential thing is for you to breathe and get comfy-I’ll make sure all the rest happens!

Will you help me pose?

Absolutely. My main goal is to let you get comfortable and move/stand/sit in a way that feels good to you, but every so often I may offer a slight adjustment to help the camera angle. Some people like to pose away on their own, and some people love to have guidance throughout-and lots of people fall in between. I always happily adjust to your needs.

May I see my photos right away?

I’m afraid I don’t offer a full look at your album until it’s sent to you after our shoot, but I can show you shots here and there on the camera during the session if you’d like. If I see a really stunning one as we’re going through I’m always hyped to share! I’ll always ask, though.

How long will it take to receive my photos?

I aim to get all of your photos back to you within 5 working days, though it is often less than that. Retouches will be turned around within two weeks.

Will I get to keep all of my photos?

I can offer a full downloadable album for an additional £75, making sure everything is cropped and colour corrected in more detail than the proofs.

Will I be able to take a break?

Of course! It’s no problem, and most sessions fall into the 90-110 minute range to account for a chat and a break here and there.

What is your cancellation policy?

I’m very flexible with cancellations at the moment- I will just need notice at least 3 hours ahead if an audition or illness/etc. comes up in order to reschedule. If you are fully cancelling and not rescheduling, please allow 48 hours notice, or I will need to charge half the session fee. Please contact me whenever you’re able in the instance of an emergency.

What if I don’t like my photos?

I really hope it doesn’t happen, but if there is a technical or otherwise concrete reason they did not turn out how you’d expect, we can discuss and I may offer a reshoot. If it relates to something within your control (hair/makeup/wardrobe/expressions) I’m afraid I can’t. Again, I’ll do everything within my own control to ensure you walk away with everything you need at the quality you expect.

May I bring someone with me?

Please always ask before bringing anyone in addition to yourself, but it’s usually fine if needed. The studio is tiny, so I just ask that they stay aware of equipment, etc. I have a big comfy chair to one side thats a great spot to hang out. *If you’re a parent or legal guardian of a minor, I would of course expect you to attend and I ask that you stay for the entire shoot, please.

Anything else you’d like to ask? Send me an email and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. jossyryder@gmail.com