Frequently Asked Questions

Our studio is conveniently located just 3 minutes from the CBD, in a modern, private environment which has been customised for smaller numbers. For groups of 6 or more we are able to travel to your office/location with a state-of-the-art mobile studio.

Yes! Great discounts apply for groups of 2 or more people.

Our studio is located in central New Farm. As we open by appointment only please contact the studio for full address details.

Yes we have "The Powder Room" One of Brisbane's best professional hair & makeup services and a great way to ensure you look your very best in front of the camera. our We are situated in the heart of New Farm's cafe district this is also a great way to combine your shoot and look fabulous for lunch or dinner afterwards! To find out more about hairstyles & makeup for your headshot session, please click here. To book hair & makeup or for information on pricing please contact the studio.

We reccomend the services of a professional makeup artist to create a really great headshot.
If you are confident in your own makeup application below are some tips to get the best result.

• Your makeup is best kept simple and fresh, apply as you would for a light evening application.
• Use a lipstick or gloss which is quite close to your natural lip colour
• A matte look is preferable so try to avoid using a mineral based foundation as these can be too reflective using flash photography.
• Be sure to finish with a translucent or pressed powder over your liquid foundation to avoid shine.
• You may like to bring touch-up makeup as well (compact powder and lip gloss)
• If your hair is going to be out, please ensure that it is smooth and neat for the day - consider how  your hair will look from all angles.

• Upon booking your photography session a deposit is required to secure your booking by credit card.
• being a busy commercial studio, If your appointment is cancelled up to 3 working days from your booking a $30 administration fee will be charged. If your appointment is cancelled within 3 working days of your booking a $100 cancellation fee will apply.
• If you would like to reschedule your appointment there will be no charge applicable when up to 3 working days notice is given. If less than 3 working days notice is given or if any subsequent appointment changes are made a $50 administration fee will apply.
• If a session is rescheduled on the same day of your appointment we reserve the right to charge a fee of $100 per person to cover some of our costs. This fee is implemented to offset *multiple same day appointment changes from a single client without adequate reason. (*more than 1)
• If you do not show to your appointment without giving any prior notice your full sitting fee will be charged to your card (dependant on your package price).
• If you have booked the services of The Powder Room for your hair and/or makeup a minimum of 3 working days notice to any changes on your appointment is required to avoid a $100 fee per stylist charged to your credit card.

We recommend avoiding strong patterns or logos as these tend to distract the eye and date over time. A plainer shirt or top is best for an actors look as we normally only see your top half for headshots. For men, black, grey or earth coulurs work best. Women’s tops work well in most colours. Although it's alway good to remember that lighter and brighter colours draw the eye away from your face. So medium to darker colours are best to get noticed in your shots. For dancer's and performers we suggest bringing along a few changes of clothes and costumes especially if we are shooting dance or more full length images showing off your movement/technique and body.

If you have any layouts of websites or printed material that will be displaying your new portrait, or if you have seen images that you like. It's is a good idea to send these to us a few days prior to the shoot. This will give us time to analyse the images and plan your shoot prior to the day. If you were unhappy with your previous business portrait you might like to bring it with you or send it to us as well. Anything else that will help you relax is also great music requests, perfume, or a personal masseuse!)

If you have seen images that you like. It's is a good idea to send these to us a few days prior to the shoot. This will give us time to analyse the images and plan your shoot prior to the day. If we are shooting a promo pack for instance with 3 individual looks think about a particular feel or role you may imagine your self in for at least one of the shots.

If you have a talent or skill you would loke to highlight bring along a suitable prop. If you are a muscisian/ performer then bring your instrument of choice or perhaps a nice micrphone/stand so we can shoot a great onstage shot. Anything else that will help you get into the mood like great music requests for us to play during your session!

A Standard Session will take approx 30-mins; a Flexi Session will take approx 45mins; a Promotional Session will take approx. 1.25 hours. If professional hair and makeup has been booked please allow 1 hour per service (ie for hair, makeup and Standard shoot please allow 2.5 hours).