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Notes from behind the lens.

Planning guides, London venue ideas and stories from real shoots.Planning guides, London venue ideas and stories from real shoots and edits.

Editorial vs traditional: which style suits your headshot session?

The difference between an editorial and a traditional approach to a headshot session, and which suits which brief.

How far ahead should you book a headshot session?

A realistic booking timeline for a headshot session in London, from first enquiry to the day itself.

Do I need to prepare anything before my branding session?

What to actually prepare before a branding session, and what's handled for you on the day.

Red flags to watch for when booking an actor headshot session in London

The warning signs worth taking seriously before you commit to an actor headshot session photographer.

Why a cheap product launch often costs more in the end

How choosing the lowest quote for a product launch can end up the most expensive option.

Why a cheap headshot session often costs more in the end

How choosing the lowest quote for a headshot session can end up the most expensive option.

Headshots trends worth knowing about in 2026

What's changing in how headshot sessions are shot and delivered in London this year.

Hidden costs to ask about before booking a wedding film

The extras that catch people out when booking a wedding film in London, and how to ask about them up front.

What’s different about a branding session for coaches

How a branding session for coaches differs from a standard booking, and what to ask for.

How to get the most from your product launch, start to finish

What actually helps on either side of a product launch, not just during it.

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