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Actor Headshot Photography Monika Brodowska

Biography Monika Brodowska

Monika graduated from ALRA North in 2014 with a BA in Acting and is represented by Circuit Personal Management. Last year she moved to Manchester and has worked for Collingwood Learning in a number of their projects bringing theatre in education to schools across the country. She is excited at the possibilities Colin’s new headshots will bring to her career.

Testimonial: what Monika said about our Actor Headshot Photography Service

My morning with Colin and Rebecca was wonderful. When I arrived I was incredibly nervous having panicked about headshot day for the past week, but Colin immediately made me realise I had nothing to worry about.  He took the time to find out what I wanted out of the shoot and as a team we worked together to achieve those looks. Rebecca’s expert skill with hair and makeup put my mind at rest, confident I was in safe hands. Colin never stopped when it came to attention to detail. So many lighting devices and tips he offered to get the best out of the moment. The only difficult part was trying to pick my choice from such a selection of great shots. I would definitely recommend and use his expert services again. Thank You Muchly!

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Featured Actor Evie Blackstock

Actor headshot photography featuring final year drama student Evie Blackstock

Evie chose the Get Ahead actor headshot photography package with hair and make up by Rebecca Tupman,  as you can see she looks amazing. After spending 2 hours together shooting a variety of commercial and theatrical headshot photography we hope we have sent Evie on her way with a nice portfolio of actor headshots to get her signed by an agent and get lots of castings

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Actor headshot Tatum McGreal

Featured Actor Tatum McGreal

Biography Tatum McGreal

I am currently training at the Manchester School of Acting under the guidance of Mark Hudson and have been for the last 3 years. Additionally I am presenting at Key103 Manchester as the Traffic and Travel Apprentice on the Home Run show. With my new headshots I am now ready to break into the industry to take my first steps towards a professional acting career.

Testimonial About Actor Headshot Service

Colin was great fun to work with! He made me feel relaxed and at ease from the beginning. Colin worked hard to help me achieve what I wanted from the photos and I loved how he took time with me as we went along to make sure I was happy with how they looked. Colin’s passion and enthusiasm in his work really shows which I can see in the images he has produced for me. Very happy with the results and I will most definitely be using his services again!

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Actor headshot Lorraine Dallas in Black and white

Featured Actor Lorraine Dallas

Biography

Lorraine is originally from Northern Ireland. Trained in both Belfast and London. Worked in America for several years before landing in Manchester having accepted a part in Cracker. Lorraine has worked in television and theatre for over 25 years.

Stage credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Way of the World, Murdered to Death, Cabaret and Scrooge the musical. Television credits include Brookside, The Russ Abbot Madhouse, Bands of Gold, Cold Feet, Bob and Rose, Moll Flanders and Shameless

Most recently Lorraine has filmed as a Surgical Matron in the Steve Stone psychological film Extremis due for release this year

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Testimonial : What Lorraine said about our Service

Having spent almost twelve months trying to find the right photographer for my shoot I saw one of Colin’s photos and just had to find him. My agent wanted a softer look however this was not being captured on photographs. I knew instantly Colin was the best photographer to achieve the look I needed. Having chatted to him on the phone his professionalism shone through. On the day I was made to feel a million dollars and the shoot was really relaxed and fun. With great enthusiasm Colin used natural light and styling to achieve different looks that even surprised me. I have done many shots with many photographers but Colin’s pictures are truly the best. He is a very charismatic and an extremely talented guy. I won’t be letting anyone else do my headshots from now on.

 

 

 

Amy Kelly looking beautiful in this studio headshot

The Power of Facial Control With Amy Kelly Coronation Street

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. With a trained actor in front of the lens, it can tell a million. Portrait photography is something of an art form – requires two things.

Firstly, a dynamic photographer is needed to maximise the effect. Fortunately for Neilson Reeves, our photographer, Colin Boulter, is the master at getting the most out of his talented subjects. This ensures our clients receive portrait photographs which catch the attention of casting directors and seal auditions.

Secondly, a disciplined subject with bags of acting talent is crucial. Recently, Colin had the good fortune of conducting a headshot session with actress Amy James-Kelly. Amy is most famous for playing the role of the homeless girl Maddie Heath in Coronation Street since December 2013.

For a shoot like this, the subtle nuances of a headshot session are highlighted, since dialogue interplay are taken away. Because of this, working with someone of Amy’s raw talent was a joy for all parties involved. She is extremely gifted – as you’ll see in these headshots – and we predict big things to come!

Commercial Headshot Amy Kelly

 

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Commercial vs. Theatrical Actor Headshot

In the world of acting, there are two kinds of headshots: commercial and theatrical. The former is often used to land advertising roles and is generally of a sunny, uniform disposition. The latter often requires much more planning and execution – since these headshots will be carefully chosen for a specific role, it’s important to convey the right message. They must communicate the responsibility and reliability of the actor, but also their power to convey emotion through a slight twitch of the eye or curl of the lip, sending out a signal to the specific role they are targeting.

Theatrical Headshot Amy Kelly – Old Hollywood

 

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Amy was interested in applying for period drama roles as they are currently very popular. Accordingly, Colin set the stage for some serious shots, capturing Amy’s ability to switch between emotions with subtle facial movements and expressions. The tiniest adjustment in eyes or mouth can have a massive bearing on the emotion being conveyed – mastery of such facial control is an impressive talent, and one Amy has in abundance. Take a look at these amazing photos and see for yourself…

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Working in tandem with Colin, the pair were able to bring out the subtle power of Amy’s acting ability and achieve some truly memorable headshots, individually tailored to the roles which she intended on applying for. Such excellent results would simply not have been possible without a relaxed and comfortable working relationship, since true emotion manifests itself best (even in photos) when based on a bedrock of trust.

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Amy’s experience – What Amy Said

We were over the moon to hear that Amy thoroughly enjoyed her photoshoot and the resulting headshots. “Working with Colin is so easy. And that’s the easiest way of putting it. He’s a breath of fresh air and where some people may find having stills taken a traumatic experience, he will make it seem like you do it every day,” said Amy of her experience.

Throughout the whole shoot, he never stopped smiling, talking me through every bit of equipment and what it did and why he was using it. The only time I stopped smiling was when I had to keep a straight face on a photo, and even then, sometimes we had to take a minute because I’d be trying not to giggle. I can’t recommend the team at Neilson Reeves enough. A great day followed by stunning results. I will return to Colin the next time I need headshots doing, no matter where I may happen to be based.”

 

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picture featuring amy kelly and colin boulter smiling after a shoot

Amy booked our Get Ahead Actor Headshot Package with Make Up and Hair

Media Make up and Hair by Rebecca Tupman follow link to find our more