Actor headshots and self-tapes
Headshots that look like the person who walks into the audition, and a quiet studio with a reader for the self-tape that gets you the audition.
- 4.9 out of 5 from 7 Google reviews
- 01243 884993 Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, weekends 10am–4pm
- The Old Grainstore, Adsdean, PO18 9DN · 15 parking spaces
In short: Granary Digital shoots actor headshots at its studio near Chichester, West Sussex: 90 minutes, three looks and four retouched images for £195 including VAT, or £150 for students, with extra images at £30. Self-tape sessions with a reader cost £60 an hour including VAT.
- 90 minutes
- Three looks
- Four retouched images
- Extra images £30 each
- A reader for the other lines
- Even lighting and a plain backdrop
- Sound recorded properly
A headshot is a likeness, not a glamour shot
The headshot on Spotlight or your agent's site has one job: to get you called in as the person you are. So the session is unhurried, the light is soft and even, and the retouching stops at the things that would be gone by tomorrow. Ninety minutes gives time to warm up, which is when the good frames start.
Self-tapes live or die on sound and a reader who gives you something to play against. The studio is quiet, the light is flat and flattering, and someone reads the other lines so you are not acting to a phone.
Looks
Three looks in ninety minutes. Most actors pick from these, on a grey or dark backdrop:
Commercial
Warm, open and smiling. For adverts, presenting and corporate work.
Drama
Neutral and still, with the thought behind the eyes. For screen and stage drama.
Character
A nudge towards the parts you go up for, using clothes and expression rather than costume.
Graduate
Clean and current for a first Spotlight entry and the showcase season.
For business and team pictures, see headshots.
What people say about the studio
4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on Google.
“I love this studio!! There is so much to play around with in terms of backdrops, lights, technology. The knowledge the team has is amazing and I love working with them.”
Anna Bors on Google
“One of the best studio spaces on the south coast. James and his team are top professionals.”
Bennitito Seale on Google
Book a headshot or self-tape
Or call 01243 884993, or email studio@granary.digital.
Questions we get asked
How much are actor headshots?
£195 including VAT for 90 minutes, three looks and four retouched images. Extra images are £30 each. Students pay £150.
What counts as a look?
A change of top and a change of mood. Most actors bring something neutral, something warmer and one piece that suits the parts they go up for.
How much retouching do you do?
As much as a good night's sleep would do: stray hairs, a blemish, a shadow under the eyes. Casting directors want the person who walks through the door, so we leave your face alone.
What is a self-tape session?
An hour in the studio with even lighting, a plain backdrop, the sound recorded properly and a reader for the other lines. It costs £60 including VAT.
Where are you?
Adsdean, near Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9DN. About fifteen minutes from Chichester, with parking on site.
Do the prices include VAT?
Yes. Actor headshot and self-tape prices include VAT.
granary.digital · 01243 884993 · studio@granary.digital · The Old Grainstore, Adsdean, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9DN · Prices exclude VAT unless marked inc VAT