AUTHOR HEADSHOTS
Your author headshot is no longer just the photo at the back of the book but one of your key selling tools. You will use it to build your personal brand, online and off. It will grace the pages of your website, social media platforms, book fair brochures and beyond. Your Agent and Publisher will use it extensively for marketing and publicity.
Author headshots are also an essential element in establishing personal connections with your readers. They want to see the face behind the book!
I have worked with Publishers including Penguin Random House, Little Tiger Press, Harpercollins and Faber.
why
Work with me
After spending 7 years working at a top London Literary and Talent Agency I have lots of experience working with authors, illustrators and writers ( a few celebs too!) From drafting contracts, reading submissions to chasing advances, I understand the book world.
Your publisher and agent will want a professional photograph of you. Your author headshot no longer graces just the back page of your book. It will be used throughout your publicity journey. From book event line-ups to social media platforms you need quality images to represent your brand.
As an Author Headshot photographer I work closely with Publishers and Publicists so I know exactly what they are looking for. I am an expert in achieving a coherent set of headshots that meet the needs of the book industry.
I have a broad range of experience shooting weddings, corporate events, families, newborns, royalty and chickens.
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WARMTH AND HUMOUR
Charlotte took author portraits of my sister Lauren and I. The photos were beautiful and provided all the types of image needed. Neither of us loves being photographed but Charlotte put us at our ease quickly with her warmth and humour. I’d recommend Charlotte highly.
LAUREN AND NATALIA O’HARA
How does it feel to have an author headshot with me? easy.
I pride myself in creating a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere during a shoot. I like to chat, and love to hear about your latest work. I also smile a lot, and smiles are contagious so you’ll be feeling at ease in no time.
I am a firm believer that if someone is relaxed and happy it really shows in their photo. It is my job to capture you and make sure your personality shines.
A photograph is a collaboration so I’ll communicate with you throughout the shoot to ensure we’re on the same page and make space for adding ideas or changing things up. That said I am an expert in guiding and directing where needed. It’s amazing how your hands and arms can suddenly feel alien when you are in front of a camera – I have a remedy don’t worry!
Be warned, you may even enjoy yourself!
Do head over to my reviews page, so you can read first hand people’s experiences of having an author headshot shoot with me.
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HOW IT WORKS
LET’S CHAT
We’ll jump on the phone or grab a zoom chat ahead of the shoot to say hi and for me to answer any questions and queries. We can chat about your work and any ideas you may have. We will go through timings and locations and I’ll calm any nerves you may have!
THE SHOOT
We’ll meet at our shoot location and grab a coffee to ease into it. A quick chat then I’ll introduce my camera and we’ll get going. The shoot will be super relaxed with no pressure, with me guiding and directing when needed. We can pause and take a breather at any point.
THE PHOTOS
You will receive your images up to 2 weeks after your shoot date. Just shout if you are on a tighter deadline and we can work something out. High resolution Images are delivered via an online password protected gallery. This can be shared with agents and publishers.
Author Headshots start from £495
EASY TO WORK WITH
Charlotte came round to take my author photos, she was patient, encouraging and very easy to work with. When the photos came through I loved them, they looked brilliant! So happy with how they turned out. Would thoroughly recommend.
JAMIE SMART
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I’d love to work with you.