London's leading headshot photographer
Welcome to my site. I photograph more actors headshots in London for the theatrical industry than any other photographer. In addition to
actors headshots I also photograph children for most of the leading
theatrical schools, I shoot
dance portfolios and
musicians. Please read my thoughts about the casting shot
here and explore my portfolios. If you wish to book a session you can now do so
online.
Please check the
info page before you book
.
How important is your casting shot?
Your casting shot is the single most important factor in getting you into the right casting. How important? One agent replied "How important is oxygen to the human race".When I asked agents whether they could get their client into an audition without a decent picture one replied "not if they weren't a name" another said "Impossible!". A good casting shot hopes to get you through the first stage of the audition process.
The consensus of opinion was that without a decent headshot your chances of getting into the right casting are negligible.
Click here to listen to agent Rob Groves talking about how actors should apply for representation.
A casting shot should be changed at least every 2 years.
PLEASE BRING LOTS OF TOPS. NECKLINES ARE IMPORTANT.
COLOR COLOR COLOR. Casting directors are wanting to see shots in color. Don't just bring black or white tops.
>>Latest news
SPOTLIGHT DEADLINE: PHOTOS IN BY 28th MAY. THERE ARE STILL A FEW SESSIONS LEFT
MOVING STUDIOS:
Please note that any bookings after 8th May will be at my new studio address.
82 Heathwood Gdns, London SE7 8ER. Printable Directions
GOOD NEWS:
Sessions times have changed from the 8th May giving you and me more time
to make lovely pictures of you. New session times are 9:00-10:30, 10:30-12:00,
12:00-1:30.
We do occasionally have spare times that are not in the online diary. Please ring my PA Jean for further information
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>>Testimonials
Within weeks after getting my headshots with John I was cast in HBO's Rome and Eastern Promises with David Cronenberg. An unknown actress with no previous work, mainly because my photo did not stand out. Thanks to John I was plucked from not only actresses in England but America as well. I still get comments from casting directors and contacts today on how amazing my picture is. That was four years ago and I finally accepted that i needed to move on! And he has done it again, an awesome picture and a highly enjoyable session. He truly is the boss and i will definitely come back every time. Alice Henley
My headshots by John Clark a year later are still working their magic. From the moment I arrived for my shoot John understood what I was after. He was able to capture exactly what I wanted through knowing why my previous headshots had not worked for my casting. I have highly recommended him over and over again...P.S Had an audition for Game of Thrones last week - again I am going to put that down to your photography!...Tiffany Haynes
Hey John! Just want to say thanks a lot for the great shots, I’ve been in work consistently since I left drama school just under a year ago! My headshots have given me the opportunity to attend a variety of castings where I have booked a number of incredible Jobs! A couple of them being… cast in a Disney/Pixar production directed by Andrew Stanton which is due to be released in 2012 and my most latest work being part of a Tesco commercial which is aired on television at the moment! Many thanks to your amazing headshots that got me into the castings and booked the jobs, you’re a great photographer! Mehran Armando
I thought I would let you know that after I specified to you that I wanted some softer 'yummy mummy' shots so that I get seen for parts other than the evil bitches I usually get cast as, I actually had an audition come through for the role of a 'yummy mummy, earth mother type' in a tesco commerial yesterday. First time in the whole of my career! This, I was told by my agent was a result of my new pictures. Many thanks to you for a great job!
Ellie Chidzey
hiya John... just got your message about any jobs if i use your headshot.... take your pic mate... got em all with ur head shot pal lol...take care..Nick Nevern
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Hi John, went to a casting today and they commented how fab it was to see a photo which captures the looks and personality of the actor so well! So hats off to you. Mission accomplished! Cheers Beki
John Clark’s photos made a massive difference in my ability to get castings. I had previously got some inexpensive headshots taken which did me no favours. Now, numerous people have commented on the quality of my headshots , my agent in particular, who subsequently offered me representation. I would highly recommend John Clark, he definitely knows his industry and what works and what doesn’t and to top it off he’s also a top bloke!...Nadeam Millward$0Wish I'd know about John years ago because he is a class above and I could have saved myself an awful lot of money having pics taken by others simply not in the same photographic stratosphere as John....Michael Warburton$0A few months back I had a meeting with a well-known casting director and she told me that she would cast me on my photograph alone (now she wasn't supposed to say this - hence me not mentioning her name). I know it's been well over a year-and-a-half, but I just wanted to say thank you for taking such professional and nice photos as everyone likes them. I surely will be back again hopefully in 2010 to book a session in your studio.....Melanie Beckley
You have done it again!!!!!!!!! You have really brought out aspects of Hannah’s personality and natural beauty. She looks great – really natural and comfortable and VERY castable!!!! So thrilled! You always make my job a little easier to do!!!......Zoe Traves Agent
Hi John, I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for my new headshots. I'm really pleased with them and unless it's a huge coincidence I think they have already made a difference. I put my new picture onto Spotlight at 11.30pm on Monday night. Yesterday I got a casting for a small role in Eastenders and today I auditioned and just found out I got it. It was my new headshot that they had on the CV in front of them so I'm positive this played a big part in getting me seen. I will recommend you to all my friends. Many thanks again Sophie Ladds