Professionals Professionals Where image meets identity. Whether you're a traditional lawyer, a forward-thinking tech entrepreneur, a small business owner or an author, or you're shepherding a brand new start-up onto the market, whatever your business, whatever your passion, you need photographs to reflect your unique style. These visuals, essential in a world where social media and corporate branding are keys to success, capture the essence of who you are, helping you present the best version of yourself in any professional setting. Give yourself the edge!

Headshots "These pictures are to die for - I can't believe it!" "I left the studio with great shots, feeling empowered & confident." "Thanks for everything. You've made this such a delightful experience" "It’s been an absolute treat working with you again!" "I'm absolutely delighted with the photos!" "What a joy to meet 2 people so relaxed & at the top of their game!" "You took away my nervousness & really relaxed me during the shoot." Actors I have been photographing actors for almost 25 years. ​ Your headshot should be a great portrait - it’s a simple as that. A portrait that jumps off the page and actively communicates something to the viewer. It should be a collaboration between the sitter and the photographer that allows the personality of the actor to shine. ​ Part of my job is to provide you with an environment where you can relax, have fun and trust me enough to find the magic that makes you who you are so we can capture that on camera. What do you end up with? You end up with a headshot that gets you in the room. Professionals Where image meets identity. ​ Whether you're a traditional lawyer, a forward-thinking tech entrepreneur, a small business owner or an author, or you're shepherding a brand new start-up onto the market, whatever your business, whatever your passion, you need photographs to reflect your unique style. ​ These visuals, essential in a world where social media and corporate branding are keys to success, capture the essence of who you are, helping you present the best version of yourself in any professional setting. Give yourself the edge!

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Claire I've been photographing people for over thirty years I moved to the East coast of the United States after university and freelance assisted for seven years. I worked alongside all sorts of photographers: product, editorial, architectural and many others and in those years I gained a thorough grounding in the craft and business of photography. But crucially, I also came to realise that the jobs that always excited me the most involved portraiture. I went on to become an editorial photographer shooting for publications like Time Magazine. I loved the challenge of having often only a matter of minutes to make a compelling image of a Washington DC politician, or a chef, or a sports fan or a businessman or a LGBTQ+ icon. ​ But in 1999 I happened to have lots of friends who were actors and one of them asked me to do a headshot for her. It was so rewarding to have a prolonged period of time in the studio to really craft the look we were aiming for. Before long it had become my main focus. The more I did, the more I became aware how many of these actors who could deliver arresting performances on stage and film & TV were making do with headshots that communicated absolutely nothing. What I came to realise was that whatever it’s application, a headshot needs be a great portrait - it’s a simple as that. A portrait that jumps off the page and actively communicates something to the viewer. It should be a collaboration between the sitter and the photographer that allows the personality of the actor to shine. Nowadays with everyone carrying a camera in their pocket, we are more used to being photographed than ever before But often the image that people want captured of themselves is a very specific, very limited image that reflects the way they feel about themselves. So people tend to show only what they want to be seen. One of the huge challenges for a portrait photographer is to work beyond those limitations and strip away the superficiality of a self-conscious sitter's response to the camera in order to find some degree of truth. And boiled down to its essence, that’s my job. Whether you’re an actor, or a business person who wants dynamic images that let you connect with your client base, I provide you with an environment where you can relax, have fun and trust me enough to find the magic that makes you who you are so we can capture that on camera. ​ That first headshot seems like yesterday to me, but twenty-five years, two countries, three cities and more than six thousand clients later, I still love the challenge of working with each unique individual who walks into the studio. And when not photographing people I am also an artist whose work can be seen at Turner Barnes Gallery, The Last Supper Gallery in London and I’m represented by Artemizia Gallery in the US.

Actors ​ ​ ​ Actors I have been photographing actors for almost 25 years.​ Whether you're a drama school student, a theatre legend or a household name, your headshot should be a great portrait - it’s a simple as that. A portrait that jumps off the page and actively communicates something to the viewer. It should be a collaboration between the sitter and the photographer that allows the personality of the actor to shine. There has to be something about your photo that when it lands on someone's desk, they want to know who you are. ​ ​Part of my job is to provide you with an environment where you can relax, have fun and trust me enough to find the magic that makes you who you are so we can capture that on camera. ​ What do you end up with? You end up with a headshot that gets you in the room.

Reviews -"Thank you so much for today! Bloody loved it!" Warren Brown ​ -"Which picture is it?! Is it the B&W pensive one? People do seem to love that shot. You are that good, I'm afraid" Tom Hiddleston ​ "I am delighted with the photographs, thank you". Dame Penelope Wilton ​ "What a joy to meet two people so relaxed and at the top of their game. It was worth the wait. Many thanks for your detailed and inspiring insights. I learned loads" Maria Friedman ​ ​ And there you go.....new headshots up this morning and I have a self tape already.......awesome just awesome" Aiyaz Ahmed ​ "It’s been an absolute treat working with you again, thank you" Matt Addis ​ "Thank you for the great headshots - they've got me seen by casting directors who had not picked me before. I've had a lot more castings" Stephen Daltry ​ "The photos you did for our students last year were exceptional!" Dierdre McLaughlin, Art's Ed ​ "Claire is one of those rare people who can combine an intense passion for her craft and a kind soul and disposition to listen. From the moment I met her she radiated an intoxicating calmness and once we began our session, her energy and talent made work feel like a day at the park. I cannot recommend working with her enough" David Aguirre Firth ​ "I can't thank you enough. This has been a first rate experience for me and I appreciate all of your help and expertise. I will gladly highly recommend you to anyone asking and in the future if I need further assistance I will know where to turn!" Christine Byrne ​​ "Claire’s session is more about catering to the individual artist in front of her than squishing you into a fit for purpose frame or setup. There is a talented eye on you, adjusting, coaxing out your most powerful angles, plying words that provoke your most potent thoughts and looks out towards the lens. Claire is there to unleash and celebrate your own individual super powers as an actor!" Chris Pybus ​ -"Loving the vibe we created in the studio today you really put me at ease and I felt great working with you both" Gesella Ohaka ​ "I'm all giddy and thrilled about the pictures you took - I think you are about the best thing since sliced bread" Patrick Flannery ​ -"Amazing. Thank you so much Claire I'm so happy with them and had a great time working with you" Thomas Adams ​ -"The black and white are even more gorgeous than the colours! Thank you so much for a wonderful session. It was a pleasure working with both of you!" Michelle Hopewell ​ -"Thank you so much. You have been absolutely wonderful throughout this whole process, I really appreciate the help and guidance you have provided me with all along the way." Kerri McGrath ​​ ​ -"Thank you, they're perfect! I just want to say thank you so much helping me and for putting up with my nervousness/ indecisiveness. You really relaxed me during the shoot and I couldn't be happier with what you have done!" George Creighton ​ -"Thank you very much. So happy. I had an email from BBC yesterday about presenting a day time property show. I think it was the photos!!!" Emma Leicester ​ -"These pictures are to die for, I can't believe it!" Eleanor Seaton ​ -"I just wanted to write and say a massive thank you for doing my headshots. I truly think you've done such a remarkable job; I'm over the moon with them." Rupert Lazarus ​ -"Thanks to you and your amazing head shots I've been cast in another show straight after the one I'm in now finishes and then a short film after that so thank you so very much!!" Fleur Hanby ​ -"Essentially my problem was a good one. Too many beautiful photos to choose from. Thanks again for all the attention you gave to detail and me as an artist. Your care and professionalism is astounding and much appreciated." Jesse Angelo ​ -"It was indeed a great pleasure. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your professionalism and special tips for being photographed" Corin Stuart ​ -"Thanks for everything! You’ve made this such a delightful experience." Michael Klim ​ -"I just wanted to say a massive thank you. The headshot session was everything id hoped and wanted it to be. The reason why I chose you is because I loved your style and for me, compared to other headshots there is just something about them and they stand out. I'm just so excited at the fact that through your guidance I was able to achieve a headshot of that calibre” Andrew Walker ​ -“Thanks again for the amazing job Claire - seriously love your work. “ Haydn Holden ​ -“Claire....you are an angel....omg i love that magic wand of amazing talent you have…” Simon Poland ​ -“Claire, these are absolutely stunning! Thank you so much for everything” Joseph Derrington ​ -“I woke excited because of you! How often do you here that! Any headshot I've had before, held no meaning to them. These ones really feel like there is a story behind them, and I feel proud to show them off. Can't believe I'm able to say that! How lucky am I, that god brought you into the world! Hehe! I could cry with happiness right now! Kelli White ​ Claire's approachability and knowledge about the field made this headshot-session the best experience I've had thus far. When I voiced to Claire how nervous I was for the shoot, she and her very talented make-up artist/partner in crime did all they could to make me feel more at ease. They took all the time in the world and gave me very solid advice on everything - from clothing options to final shot choices. I left with great shots, feeling empowered and confident. Anaïs van der Werff

Prices & info How much? My shoot fee is £320, which includes 2 finished images. Additional images are £25 each. ​ I'll take an unlimited number of pictures, so we'll keep shooting till you've got great headshots that you're happy with. These will then be whittled down to 120 pictures which will be sent to you in contact sheets. From these you can chose 2 final images (the ones included in your session fee) to be retouched and they will then be delivered via email as hi-resolution and low-resolution digital files. I keep all the files for several years, so there is no time limit and additional images will always be available long past your shoot. Where are you? My bright and spacious studio is located in Wiltshire - an easy drive from Bath and Bristol and very easy to get to from London. Chippenham station is an hour from Paddington station with trains running every half hour. If you choose to come by train, I'll meet you at the station for the short drive to the studio and deliver you back afterwards. I set session times to fit in with off-peak trains to keep travel as affordable as possible. Return journeys can be as little as £52 if you book in advance. ​ If you choose to drive, there is always a parking spot available for you directly outside the studio door. ​ How long does it take? A headshot session lasts up to 3 hours. There’s a fine balance between having enough time to relax, prepare and shoot and leaving you utterly exhausted due to too much time in front of the camera. If you opt to use a make-up artist we will add on an extra half hour so nothing ever feels rushed. Make-up artist . If you wish to use a hair and makeup artist, Kate Kelvin is available as long as you let me know at the time of booking. Kate is an award-winning, highly experienced make-up artist, she’s familiar with my lighting and style of photography and she knows how to make you look your best. Her fee for women is £140 and £115 for men. If you choose to book Kate, she will be there for the whole session . ​ She will create natural-looking, flawless makeup for the women (with emphasis on the eyes) and style hair however you like. She will also facilitate hair up and down to maximise your different looks.You won’t need to think about what you look like because she will be checking you throughout the session. And this goes for men too. Although she probably won't use full foundation on men, she may need to use minimal cover up and powder to prevent shine. She will style hair, tame brows and g ive advice on facial hair if you want to shave part way through. She can conceal redness or roughness resulting from shaving. How do I get an appointment? Just email me to book a session or if you have any questions at all. ​