HEADSHOTS SCOTLAND

FOR ACTORS, CREATIVES & ENTREPRENEURS

ABOUT US

Scotland's finest headshot photographers - David Ho & Sandie Knudsen

For us, it's about simplicity & authenticity. That's where strength & beauty is found. If there's a secret to life, then we believe that's it! For us, as headshot photographers, it's about beautiful light, pure and simple. No snapchat filters, no fancy gimmicks. Just beautiful light and the natural conversation between two people. There just happens to be a camera involved.

After 18 years, photographing thousands of faces, from all walks of life, the one thing that gives us a real sense of purpose and fulfillment is helping people rediscover their self confidence. Social media and popular culture has taught people to hate the way they look. But you are unique, you are beautiful and you are enough. And our mission is to prove that to each and every person who stands in front of our camera.

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In the age of Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram and a million selfies, everyone of us can benefit from having at least one great, authentic, professional headshot of themselves. A glorious signature portrait that is proudly and uniquely you.

BUSINESS HEADSHOTS

confidence, competence & credibility

Whatever your profession, you're always going to need an up-to-date business headshot which conveys confidence, competence and credibility. An iPhone selfie is just not going to cut the mustard these days if you want to be taken seriously by your clients, your connections and your competition.

Our individual business headshot sessions start at £195, for a 45min shoot with us in Rosyth. This includes your favourite one headshot from a selection of 10-20 uploaded to an online gallery.

If there is a group of you or you would like everyone in your business / company photographed, then we have a mobile POP-UP STUDIO option where we will happily come to you.

POP-UP STUDIO

for teams and groups, we'll come to you

For teams, businesses and companies requiring multiple people to be photographed, we'd be delighted to come to you.

With our POP-UP STUDIO we are fully mobile, ready to travel all over Scotland & England. Practically speaking, it's straightforward and fuss free. All we need is a spare meeting room to set up our backdrop and lights. Time in front of the camera is 10 minutes per person, to minimise disruption to your working day.

Cost starts at £195 per visit depending on location plus £40 to £60 per person depending numbers. This includes each person's favourite one headshot from a selection of 8-10 which we'll upload to an online gallery.

Drop us a message and we'll be delighted to give you a quote.

ACTOR HEADSHOTS

make an impact, be remembered

We are Scotland's finest headshot photographers serving Scotland's finest acting talent.

As an actor, your headshot is the key to your next major role - it's critical that it's up to date and fit for purpose. We will never take that responsibility lightly. Conveying your competence and versatility as an actor, in a way that is both captivating and memorable to industry professionals, will always be our goal.

Our actor headshot sessions start at £495 for a 90min photoshoot involving a variety of looks, outfits and lighting setups. Included are your favourite three headshots from a selection of up to forty, which will be uploaded to an online gallery.

HEADSHOTS PLUS

your personal branding photo-shoot

So you're looking for a fantastic headshot ... and a little bit more.

With our Headshots Plus option (£595), the aim is to give you more. It's perfect for entrepreneurs who are the face of their own brand and who want different facets of their business, profession and personality captured. Or actors, models, writers and musicians who want to incorporate a variety of different looks, styles and locations. Or maybe the pictures are just for you personally...

A Headshots Plus photo-shoot is a two hour photo-shoot (inclusive of your first five images) where the first hour is an indoor studio headshot session and the second hour is an outdoor or on-location photo-shoot, somewhere relevant and interesting. PM us and let's throw some ideas around.

And yes, bring a few different outfits!

CONTACT

Please message us at any time :) We'd love to hear from you.
David and Sandie

Rosyth, Scotland

07710-446447

FAQ

the answers you need...

HOW DO I BOOK YOU?

Really straightforward. Just get in touch, let us know some details of what you're looking for and some dates & times that suit you for the photo-shoot. We normally ask for the shoot fee at the time of booking (by bank transfer or card) to secure the date in the diary. In any event, full payment is required prior to the release of your chosen high resolution image files.

WHAT DO I WEAR?

'Keep it simple' is the best advice we can give. Smart shirt/blouse and jacket combos work well for a relaxed yet professional look. V-neck t-shirts and jumpers and jeans always work for a smart casual look. Having said that, your headshot is also about your personality, so we don't want to be overly prescriptive! You've got to be happy, comfortable and confident in what you're wearing.

IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD DO TO HELP ME PREPARE FOR THE PHOTOSHOOT?

Not really. We'll have the kettle on! A cuppa can work wonders before any photo-shoot. I guess the main thing is to try to arrive in a relaxed, happy frame of mind. If you've had a late night or a stressful morning, then that's going to show in your posture and on your face. So try to avoid those things. There's no disguising tired eyes. Drink lots of water, meditate, go to a spa, do whatever you need to do so that you come in as relaxed and refreshed as possible.

WHAT BACKDROPS DO YOU USE?

We have 2 backdrops for our studio shoots - white and dark grey. Let us know which one you prefer before we get started! Our default is dark grey and for two reasons; most websites (such as LinkedIn) are high key i.e. predominantly white pages, so having a darker background for your headshot will really make your profile picture stand out. A dark grey backdrop also adds a certain gravitas to a professional headshot, in our opinion. But you can judge for yourself when you look through our samples! We can also make use of whatever feature walls / backdrops are available in your work place. The only thing we don't use is a 'green screen' and then use photoshop to drop in a fake backdrop afterwards - faking it never quite hits the mark, in our opinion. You can always tell!

DO YOU SHOOT TETHERED?

We don't shoot tethered so no you don't get to see the headshots during the course of the photo-shoot! The reason is simple. Time. Particularly if we have a team of 15 or 20 people to get through. If we were to stop after each and every click, to gather around a laptop and discuss the merits of each and every shot, I can guarantee the whole process will grind to a halt. What works best is to talk about your requirements and preferences beforehand and then trust us to get on with it and deliver a fantastic result, in an efficient manner. Headshots will generally be available to view on an online gallery, 48hrs after the shoot.

CAN YOU PHOTOSHOP ME SO I LOOK 10 YEARS YOUNGER?

We will certainly light, pose and photograph you in such a way so that you look positively radiant. With regard photoshop, we do the lightest of retouching e.g. taking away a spot or a pimple, but we draw the line at wholesale changes to your bone structure!

A side note to additional retouching work beyond what we normally would do - our rate is £15 per retouching request (and only when actually possible).

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TESTIMONIALS

client testimonals mean the world to us!

It was an absolute pleasure working with David and Sandie. I have never been keen on having my photograph taken so had been putting off getting new headshots for ages. But I saw some lovely images that David had taken and some really encouraging testimonials so decided to drop him a note. He came back to me straight away and was so warm and friendly that I felt completely at ease before even arriving at the studio. The whole experience was so fun and relaxed that my smiles and laughter were actually genuine… it was as if the camera was not even there! I cannot recommend David highly enough so what are you waiting for… give him a call!