South East London has become something of a hub for headshot and portrait photography, with a cluster of specialist studios spread across Woolwich, Greenwich, Herne Hill, Dulwich and Croydon. Whether the brief is a corporate team day or a single actor’s headshot, here are seven photographers worth having on the shortlist.
1. Ben Wulf Photography
Based in a portrait studio in Woolwich, Ben Wulf Photography works predominantly with people from the entertainment industry, shooting actors, dancers, singers, directors and writers. Sessions are unhurried by design, typically running just over two hours, with a preference for studio lighting and a relaxed, one-actor-a-day approach that gives each client full attention.
2. Jason Ashwood Photography
Jason Ashwood Photography works across Central London, the City, Canary Wharf and the South East, creating corporate portraits, executive headshots and workplace storytelling imagery for businesses ranging from wealth managers to law firms. His client list includes organisations such as Clearwater Wealth Management, Frei Solicitors and Waverton Investments, with a focus on documentary-style images that reflect a company’s culture rather than generic, stock-style portraits.
3. Infinity Focus Photography
With a studio in Herne Hill, South East London, Infinity Focus Photography offers both on-site sessions at a client’s office and studio bookings for smaller groups. The photographer brings a full professional lighting setup to workplaces, keeping disruption to a minimum, and the Herne Hill studio itself is often the more cost-effective option for individuals or small teams.
4. Adam Hills Photography
Working from a studio in Greenwich, Adam Hills Photography has been photographing actors, creatives and entrepreneurs since 2010. He’s trusted and recommended by theatrical agents and drama schools, and his sessions are built around expert direction and posing guidance, aimed at producing headshots suited to casting platforms like Spotlight as well as LinkedIn and personal websites.
5. Iamheadshots
Founded by Michael Mitchell and run from a fully equipped home studio in South East London, Iamheadshots specialises in cinematic, spotlight-ready headshots for actors as well as professional portraits for entrepreneurs. The studio-lit style leans towards a more polished, character-focused look than a typical LinkedIn headshot, making it a strong option for anyone wanting images with a bit more visual weight.
6. MUG Photography
Based in Greenwich, MUG Photography opened in 2010 and has become a well-established name among actors, dancers and musical theatre performers. The studio is a founder member of the Association of Professional Headshot Photographers, a group set up to champion consistent standards in casting portraiture, which is worth knowing for anyone specifically after industry-standard actor headshots.
7. Ally Whitlock Photography
Ally Whitlock takes a different approach, bringing a pop-up headshot studio directly to businesses across Croydon, London, Surrey and the wider South East. It’s a particularly practical option for teams who want everyone photographed together without leaving the office, with sessions typically running five to ten minutes per person and online proofing so each team member can choose their own final image.
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