Can you use a selfie as a headshot?

OK being direct and right to the point never ever, if you’re serious about your career, should you ever do that. There is no such thing as a professional selfie but there is such a thing as a professional headshot. So whilst you may be able to use a selfie, you shouldn’t do it. The […]
What Happens at a Photoshoot?

Every photographer is different, so i thought I would go through what happens at a typical photoshoot. At Leon Britton photography, we are lucky enough to have our own Liverpool studio to work from and most of the time our shoots take place at our studio. After booking online, through the website you receive a […]
We value our reviews

We adore receiving 5 Star reviews 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We always want to shout from the rooftop of the Secret Warehouse when we get one and this is no exception as we have just received another review on @googleuk (you can find us by searching on @googlemaps 😳) The latest review was from Tony a Nutritionist in Liverpool who was apprehensive […]
Not Every Photographer Is The Right One For You

Not every photographer is the right photographer for you – and before you think I am criticising other photographers, I am not – i am just saying there are different specialties of photographer You might be looking for a Wedding Photographer? A Portrait Photographer? A Headshot Photographer? A Photographer of Pets? A Newborn Photographer? These are […]
Professional Headshots for Students

Never is a good headshot more important than when you are starting out and looking to get that big break. Sometimes getting to appear in person at the all important audition is the key to opening the doors to a successful career on the stage or screen. We fully understand how vital this can be […]
What makes a good headshot?

So what makes a good headshot? Here are a few things to consider: 1. The shot should be well-lit. It’s important that your headshot is well-lit, so make sure you take your photo in a well-lit room or outdoors on a sunny day. If the photo is too dark or too light, it will be […]
Pricing for Photography

It’s always interested me that some companies, not just photographers, often exclude pricing on their websites and brochures. I understand that sometimes it’s a sales technique in place to obtain the potential clients data before they get access to prices, but as a consumer myself, I often steer clear of such companies. We’ve all seen […]
Authors Studio Headshot

Colin is an author and as part of his premiere book launch he came to the studio to get some new images he could then use for promotional purposes. Like most people, he was not familiar with having a photoshoot, and I was able to answer all his questions prior to the shoot. During the […]
Actors Headshot Portfolio

Actors, and Actresses… how hard is it to get to the audition stage for the role you want ? Sometimes knowing about the audition, having a great agent and being the right person for the job is not enough to get you in front of the casting director to show you have what it takes. […]