— Studio portraits · Malmesbury, WiltshireHonest Portraits,
Beautifully Made.
Natural, thoughtful photographs for actors, professionals and individuals who want photographs with character.
Some people need a clean, simple headshot. Others want something with a little more story.
Most want both. One session covers it all — one price, no time limit, no pressure.
Natural studio portraits
— The approachOne session.
One price.
Whatever you need.
Whether you're an actor updating your Spotlight profile, a business owner refreshing your website, or someone who simply wants a proper photograph, the session is the same.
One setup. One approach. One price.
What changes is the brief you bring, and Kevin will make sure you leave with exactly what you came for.
Natural studio portraits
— Who comes to the studioMost people arrive for one of these reasons.
The session is the same for everyone.
What differs is that the brief and the dedicated pages below provide more detail on each context if you want to read further before booking.
Spotlight, agency
& portfolio headshots
For actors, performers and agency submissions. Clean, honest, current - headshots that look like you on a very good day, not a filtered version of you. Suitable for Spotlight and all major agency formats.
More about actor headshots
Business, LinkedIn
& personal branding
For professionals, creatives and business owners who want polished portraits for LinkedIn, websites, press and wider marketing. Looks confident without looking corporate.
More about business headshots
Personal portraits,
milestones & character
Not every portrait needs a professional reason. Marking a moment, a project, a chapter in life. Something a bit more considered than a phone snap and a vague intention to sort it later.
How sessions work
I'll guide gently to bring out your personality
FUll-length portraits can be part of the session
— Kevin's approachNot stiff, not fake,
not over-edited.
Sessions are relaxed. The people Kevin photographs are not usually models and do not necessarily love being in front of a camera.
That's completely normal. His job is to keep things calm, guide clearly, and make sure the end result feels professional without feeling forced.
Some clients want a clean, straightforward headshot. Others want a portrait with a bit more shape, mood and personality.
In most cases, the sweet spot sits somewhere in the middle, and a single session produces both.
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A relaxed session.
Kevin will guide you clearly throughout. Nothing awkward, nothing over-rehearsed. Most people who were nervous before say they forgot about it fairly quickly.
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Natural editing.
Temporary distractions can go. Your face stays yours. Kevin retouches with a filmic hand - the end result should look like you, not a smoothed version of someone else.
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A useful set of images.
Not just one nice photograph. A set you can actually use - for casting, for work, for your website, for social media, or for something more personal. Colour and monochrome both included.
Studio portrait sessionWhat every session includes.
For actors, professionals, individuals, and everyone else. The same session, the same approach, the same price.
- No time limits - sessions usually last between one and two hours
- Unlimited background and wardrobe changes throughout the session
- Between 10 and 20 fully edited images delivered in colour and monochrome
- Natural, light-handed retouching - temporary blemishes, not your character
- Versatile shots - classic headshots, three-quarter length, seated, full-length
- Private online gallery for downloading, sharing and ordering prints
— A few examplesActor headshots, business portraits,
and everything in between.
Different people, different briefs, same basic aim; honest, well-made photographs that look like them.
A mix of what comes out of a single session:
— Kind wordsWhat clients say about their sessions.
Kevin made the whole process incredibly relaxed. I'm not someone who enjoys being photographed, but he managed to bring out expressions that actually feel like me. The final images look fantastic and have already gone straight onto my Spotlight profile.
I needed new headshots for casting submissions and Kevin completely understood the brief. The shoot was efficient, relaxed and really well guided. Having both colour and monochrome versions of the images was a brilliant bonus.
This was easily the best headshot session I've had. Kevin's studio setup is excellent and he gives just enough direction to help you find the right look without it feeling forced. The images have a really natural, film-like feel.
Not sure what to wear or expect?
The More Information page covers practical details — what to bring, how to dress, what happens on the day, and anything else worth knowing before you arrive at the studio.
— QuestionsThings people ask.
Anything not covered here — get in touch, and Kevin will reply directly.
The More Information page also covers session preparation in detail.
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Not at all. Most people don't. Kevin will guide you throughout — gently and clearly — so nothing feels awkward or over-rehearsed.
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Keep it simple and choose clothes that feel like you, but one step smarter than everyday. Solid colours usually work better than large logos or very busy patterns. The More Information page goes into this in more detail.
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Yes, but lightly and with a filmic quality. Temporary blemishes and distractions can go. Your face stays yours — you still need to look like yourself when you walk into the room.
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Yes, and that's often the best approach. We can make the clean, straightforward images you know you need, then spend a little time on portraits with more character and personality. One session, both outcomes.
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Yes. If that's your main reason for booking, the dedicated actor headshots page explains that side of things in more detail — including Spotlight specifications and what agencies typically look for.
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Absolutely. Some sessions are very simple and clean — just what you need for a profile or press enquiry. Others expand into personal branding and editorial-style portraits for websites and marketing. Either works within the same session.
Book your
portrait session.
Choose your date and time via the scheduling page.
Once booked, Kevin will be in touch to confirm details and talk through exactly what you need from the session.
Old Bear House · 53 High Street
Malmesbury · Wiltshire · SN16 9AG
Clients travel from Bath, Bristol,
Gloucestershire and across the U.K.
Parking is available a couple of minutes' walk from the studio.
A recent actor portfolio session in my Malmesbury studio, featuring natural, professional portraits designed for portfolios, casting use and personal promotion.