One of the questions I hear most often before a headshot session is: "Should I wear my glasses?" The short answer is... If you normally wear glasses, then yes! As a paid-up member of the glasses-wearing gang, I get it. On the one hand, our glasses become an extension of who we are - I hardly recognise myself without my glasses on, and I definitely can't see well enough to go without them! On the other hand, as an actor I don't want to just be limited to characters who wear gl

Something you might not know about me is that before becoming a photographer, I was an English teacher in a secondary school, and before that, I studied Theatre and Performance at university. As a result, good old William Shakespeare and I are pretty well-acquainted - so when the opportunity arose to photograph Much Ado About Nothing for Llanelli group Boom Productions, I jumped at it. Every Scene Tells a Story A great theatre photograph isn't simply a well-lit picture of som

Whether you're auditioning for your next role, updating your Spotlight profile or simply want a professional image that represents you as a performer, one of the most common questions I get asked as a headshot photographer covering south Wales is: "What should I wear?" The good news is that you don't need an entirely new wardrobe. The best theatre headshots are authentic, timeless and focused on you, not your outfit. Here are my top tips to help you prepare. Choose Clothes Th

If you're a musician, you might wonder whether professional headshots are really worth it. After all, isn't your music what people are interested in? While your talent is what keeps audiences listening, your images are often what get people to click in the first place. Becky's session was focused around shots to promote herself as an up-and-coming musician, combining professionalism with her infectious personality. 3 Reasons Why Headshots Matter For Professional Musicians Fir

I recently travelled to Anglesey to photograph the dress rehearsal of The Great British Bake Off Musical for BATS (Benllech Amateur Theatre Society). Dress rehearsal photography gives theatre companies a professional library of images for programmes, social media, press releases and future marketing. As a theatre photographer, I always recommend that amateur theatre societies arrange photography and videography for their dress rehearsal, rather than their actual performance.

Whether it's for auditions, theatre programmes or casting profiles, a great headshot should capture personality as much as appearance. Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing Callie, a talented young actress, to create a collection of natural, professional headshots that she can use throughout her performing journey. Our aim was simple: to create images that felt genuine, confident and age-appropriate, while allowing her personality to shine through. Keeping the Focus o

Amateur theatre groups put huge amounts of time, energy and creativity into their productions - from rehearsals and set builds to costumes, lighting and performance. Once the final curtain falls, however, all that work can disappear surprisingly quickly. This is where production photography becomes so important. High-quality theatre photography helps amateur groups celebrate their work, promote future shows and build a lasting record of what they create. Capturing the Work T