Headshots Photographer Paris

Specialist in Professional Portraits for Actors and Models

With professional headshot portraits

  • you will look like a professional and be taken seriously in your industry
  • You will stand out from the crowd and create a unique visual narrative for yourself
  • You will attract and connect with your ideal audience, agency or client.

A creative, memorable headshot that shows off your personality will help you stand out to directors, photographers, and the people in charge of casting.

Pricing for Headshots, Model Comp Cards, and Folios

Studio and on Location

From €350

Hair and makeup artist available upon request: €250-€450

Why book with me!?

Booking with me means you’re booking with someone committed to the artistry involved in headshot photography. I start every session with some pre-communication so we can get on the same page about your vision for the shoot and what you’d like out of it. Consider me a partner in making you look like the best you that you can be!

Book Your Photoshoot

If you cannot see the booking form or there are tech issues: please send me an email to hello@rachelcalvo.com. Thank you!

If you work in entertainment as an actor, comedian, or singer; you model; or you’re a creative professional, you know how important having a strong personal brand is. Your brand is what gets you in the door, it’s what makes you memorable, and in many cases, it’s what gets you the jobs you get! The headshot is a key part of this.

Modern Headshot Trends

We’ve all seen traditional headshots. Often they feature the subject head-on, in neutral clothing, and with a semi-serious, intense look on their faces. You may have seen this clean, chic look popularized by big headshot photographers like Peter Hurley of New York. While these headshots will always be in style, creative industries have been moving toward a new type of modern headshot: one that celebrates individuality and a strong personal brand. Photographer Phil Sharp is challenging that traditional headshot standard with his deeply imaginative shots that look almost ripped from editorial magazines. These photos play with lighting composition, posing, and colour in unique ways that celebrate the subject and their personal brand.

Headshots as Part of a Personal Brand Strategy

The reason I consider headshots to be such a key element of your personal branding strategy is that they are a great way to capture your point of view in imagery. Plus, what could be more unique to your personal brand than your own face? The way a headshot is captured can say so much about who you are, the kind of work you do, and where you’re going in life. Words on a page can only do so much, and as the saying goes, a picture’s worth a thousand words.

How should I prepare for my headshot photo shoot?

Before you head to your headshot photo shoot, you should go through the following short checklist:
  • Select your outfits. Many suggest that for a working headshot you should stick to solid colours, avoid patterns, and choose tones that flatter your skin and eyes. Don’t forget that your outfits should also reflect who you are as a person!
  • Go light on makeup. We want to make sure your blemishes or dark circles are covered, but there’s no need to go overboard on eyeshadow or lipstick. Think about 2 different styles for your hair.
  • Think about what you want your photo to “say” about you. I’ll be communicating with you on this, so don’t worry if it’s just a vague idea!