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, then I’ll take you back to my studio. From there, you’re free to touch up any hair and makeup, 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 10 days.

Will I get to keep all of my photos?

No, sorry. Your album of proofs will be available for 3 months after your session, but I’m afraid you may only use fully retouched photos delivered by Joss Ryder photo.

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?

Please allow 48 hours of notice to reschedule without forfeiting your deposit.

You may also send notice by 12AM midnight the night before your appointment if an audition or illness/etc comes up in order to reschedule (at this point I will require a new deposit for a new session).

If you are fully cancelling and not rescheduling, please allow 48 hours notice, or I will need to charge the full session fee.

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. *If you’re a parent or legal guardian of a client that is under 18, 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