557 Portraits

& HEADSHOTS

Everything You Need to Know Before Your Headshot Session

From booking to final delivery, here’s how 557 Photography makes fast, inclusive headshots effortless.

Why 557 Photography?

✔ Easy Access Location – North London, close to Kentish Town station.

✔ Evening Sessions Available - open til late.

✔ Fast turnaround – gallery in 12 hours, final edits in 7 days.

✔ Optional express service for urgent needs.

✔ Transparent pricing and easy booking process.

✔ Comfortable and relaxed studio experience.

✔ Includes an additional 20-minute pre-shoot chat to tailor the session to your needs.

✔ Expert in posing guidance and tailored Lighting & Backdrop.

What Package is right for You?

Speedy

30 min shoot

2 edited image

£150.

  • Shoot in 3 days

  • Gallery in 12 hours

  • Finals in 3 days

STANDARD


1 hr shoot

3 edited images

£200.

  • Shoot in 3 days

  • Gallery in 12 hours

  • Finals in 3 days

Gold     

2 hr shoot

5 edited images

£350.

  • Shoot in 7 days

  • Gallery in 24 hours

  • Finals in 7 days


What to Expect on the Day

  1. Arrival & chat – settle in, decide on look(s), select your outfit(s) and best background(s) to complement it, during your 20‑minute pre‑shoot consultation.

  2. Lights & camera – we adjust lighting for every skin tone, guide poses, and shoot tethered so you can preview.

  3. On-the-spot preview – as we shoot, review images to ensure we’re on the right track; we tweak poses or lighting instantly.

  4. Quick overview – pick your instant favourites before you leave.

  5. Delivery – gallery arrives in 12 hours; retouched finals hit your inbox within 3 days (or 48 h with lightning upgrade - Gold Session Timing: Standard turnaround applies (gallery in 24 h, finals in 7 days).

Before Your Session: FAQs & Tips

  • Stick to solid, simple colors that suit your skin tone and avoid patterns or logos. Dress for roles you typically audition for—professional, casual, or character. Bring a variety of tops and layers. Comfort and confidence are key!

  • Yes. It’s helpful to include shots that match the types of roles you’re aiming for, while also showing range.

  • Keep it natural. Minimal makeup enhances your features without hiding them. If you usually wear makeup, giving your skin a short break beforehand helps. Bring essentials for touch-ups if needed.

  • We don’t include one, as natural looks are best for actor headshots. If you’re bringing your own, please book a longer session like the Gold package, and let us know in advance.
    We can also recommend a makeup artist if you’d like, just ask when booking.

  • Yes, you're welcome to bring someone along for support. We do recommend that once the session starts, they step out and return toward the end. There are plenty of great coffee spots nearby where they can relax while we shoot.

  • Totally normal! We keep things relaxed and guide you throughout. If you're especially camera-shy, a longer session like our Gold package gives you more time to ease in.

  • No stress—blemishes are easy for us to retouch. Skipping concealer actually helps us edit more naturally.

  • We do! Evening shoots (Mondays & Thursdays) can be booked online with no extra charge. For weekend availability, just get in touch and we’ll get you booked in.

  • Definitely! Just let us know during your shoot and we’ll include B&W edits.ption