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Featured Actor Mike Coombes

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Biography Mike Coombes

Mike is a professional actor from Leyland, Lancashire. He is currently represented by The Actors Group in Manchester. Over his 3 year career he has worked in a range of mediums. Theatre, film, TV, and Voice-over.

He recently made his television debut in Coronation Street for one episode. He has just finished filming for Russell T. Davies new dramas ‘Cucumber’ and ‘Banana’ for Channel 4 and E4, due to be aired early 2015. He plays the character of Meatballs.

He’s hoping this will lead to similar work in television in the future.

Testimonial About our  Actor Headshot service

“Nowadays everyone who picks up a camera thinks they’re a photographer. And every photographer thinks they can take head shots. So I had taken time scouring the web and talking to others in the industry, for a good head shot photographer. From the moment I spoke to Colin on the phone I knew I’d made the right decision. When it came time for my shoot it felt more like two mates hanging out. Some music on, having a good life. It was a great tool to help me relax, so the camera could capture the real me. Don’t be mistaken into thinking this was some sort of boys social club meet on my time. Colin was busy working away throughout. A master of lighting techniques. I felt totally in control of the session and what I wanted in the head shots. Colin is in an elite collective of photographers who really can do head shots. Top bloke, top head shot photographer!” (Colin Boulter)

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Mike went for our Get Ahead Actor Headshot package find out more here

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Featured Actor Katie Quinn

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About this Actor Headshot Shoot

Katie came over from Huddersfield for the Actor Headshot shoot and chose our Heading Out package with Hair and Make Up by my amazing Media Make up artist Rebecca Tupman. With somebody as pretty as Katie it is really easy to show the casting director her natural girl next door look but we wanted to show a different side of Katie so for the final images we removed all make up and used heavy shadowing and cold light to show Katie’s potential for more gritty roles.

Biography Katie Quinn

I’ve loved acting from a young age and can’t wait to pursue a career in this industry. I have been Part of drama group Saddleworth Drama Centre for the last 6 years which is run by actress Judith Barker.  I have featured in many productions at Oldham Coliseum Theatre including Hanky Park, Peter’s Friends and Romeo and Juliet in which I played the lead role. Other theatre credits include SDC production of Guys and Dolls and also ‘A Chance to Shine’ at the Lowry Theatre. I am currently working towards a production of Putting it Together at Oldham Coliseum in July.  I made my TV debut in a BBC documentary ‘Porn, What’s the harm?’ hosted by Jameela Jamil. Achieved 2 distinctions and a Merit in my LAMDA acting exams at Bronze, Silver and Gold level. It is my ambition to go to Drama School in London and I can’t wait to gain more skills and experience starting with The West End Summer School this coming August.

Testimonial About Actor Headshot Service

I had a great time working with Colin and Rebecca! I was nervous about my first headshot session but from the moment we met they made me feel so comfortable and at ease, as if I had known them for years. Throughout the whole shoot we didn’t stop laughing and Colin was constantly giving me tips about what to do in order to get the best headshots. Colin’s passion and energy throughout the whole shoot was infectious. He knows what looks good and there is no length he won’t go to in order to achieve perfection. I cannot recommend him enough!

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Katie went for our Heading Out Actor Headshot package with Hair and make up..find out more here

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Featured Actor Dale Gerrard

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Biography Dale Gerrard

A Manchester based Actor, born and bred.

His Theatre work has seen him perform in the world premiere of Victoria Wood’s That Day We Sang for The Manchester International Festival, performances with The Library Theatre Manchester in Fugee & The Wind In The Willows and live concert narration with The Black Dyke Band at The Sage in Gateshead.

To date his TV debut saw him play Aaron Watts in ITV’s CRIME STORIES.

Testimonial About our Actor headshot Service

The Shoot with Colin was brilliant, he has a personality to put you at ease and a passion to create a set of photographs that are right for you.

Nothing was too much trouble and encouraged you to play around and try out different looks and outfits. His knowledge of lighting and how he explained what he was doing meant you knew you were in good hands.

I couldn’t recommend Colin more.

The headshots look great!

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Featured Actor Sam Woodall

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Biography Sam Woodall

Sam has been training under the tuition of Mark Hudson at the Manchester School of Acting for the last 18 months and feels ready to take his first steps towards a professional acting career. Sam hopes his athletic background will be an asset towards the roles he is cast for due to his physical image and skill set. Sam trains in kickboxing, wrestling, brazilian jiu jitsu and powerlifting.

Testimonial about our Actor Headshot Service

I’ve worked with photographers in the past but none like Colin. Colin is exceptional, he is a perfectionist and is always trying to capture the perfect image. An Actors headshot should capture what he/she sells and Colin knows exactly how to capture it, you name it and he will adjust everything to capture that look/mood. He has so much experience behind the lens I can’t think of anyone better for the job. I had a great time working with Colin, he made me feel completely relaxed during the entire shoot and his direction was brilliant, it reflects in every photo out of the hundreds that were taken. When the time comes that I need new head shots, I will definitely be using Colin again.

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Featured Actor Bruno Mendes

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Short Biography Bruno Mendes

Bruno Mendes is a Manchester based actor. Born in Portugal. Holds a Master in Theatre. Worked as a resident actor at the Drama Centre of Viana and, later, at the Politeama Theatre in Lisbon, among others. Performed on the streets of Barcelona where he developed his clown skills that would lead to an invitation to work at Franco Dragone’s production ‘Le Rêve’ in Las Vegas. Starred in tv shows in Portugal and Spain. His physical theatre skills granted him a place in the cast of Action Transport Theatre’s “Happily Ever After” wich will tour nationally and internationally in 2016/17.

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Testimonial: What Bruno said about our Actor Headshot Photography Service

Colin is a brilliant professional and a true artist. He took the time to know me and understand my needs and goals, made me feel at ease and during the photo shoot knew exactly what to say to get the best out of me. One can really see that he does care a lot about the final product. I can honestly say that not only I got amazing headshots but this experience made me feel even more confident as an actor. I’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Colin!

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