NOVEL AUTHOR PORTRAIT PACKAGE | 1 HOUR SHOOT | 3 EDITED IMAGES | £180
The Novel Author Portrait Package
The Novel Author Portrait Package is a one-hour photoshoot designed specifically for authors looking to create fresh, professional portraits. This session provides ample time to capture a variety of looks and expressions, perfect for showcasing your personality and professionalism.
Perfect for Updating Your Author Profile
This package is ideal for authors who need high-quality portraits for book covers, websites, social media, or promotional materials. Whether you're preparing for a new release, updating your website, or refreshing your LinkedIn profile, the Standard package provides the perfect solution for presenting your best self.
Exceptional Value for Professional Quality
The Novel package offers excellent value for money compared to similar portrait packages in London. You’ll receive professional, high-quality images without the premium price tag, making this package the perfect choice for authors who want great results at an affordable price.
Affordable Add-On Options
Enhance your session with an additional edit for just £15, making the cost per fully edited image just under £49. It’s a great way to get even more out of your session without compromising on quality. Additional retouched images purchased after the shoot are £25 each.
See ‘ADD-ONS’ for more details.
This flexibility makes the Novel package an excellent choice for authors seeking professional portraits that offer quality, versatility, and value for money.
Session times: 09:30, 11:30 & 13:30 weekdays.
Also available at 3pm on Tuesday’s.
Booking & Payment
To book this package, please use the calendar below to select your preferred date.
Only available times are shown in the calendar.
Once you have selected a date, you can choose to either pay the £50 deposit or the full amount. If paying the deposit, the balance is due on the day of your shoot. For full payment terms, please see clause’s 1, 2 & 3 of the Terms and Conditions here.
See below the calendars for information on what to expect during your shoot, and available add-ons, such as express editing and extended image storage.
What to expect
Before your shoot
Once you’ve paid either the deposit or the full amount, you will receive an email confirming the date/time of your booking, plus details of where to come and tips for preparing for the shoot.
If you are unsure of what tops to bring, bring as many options as possible and we can decide on which to use during the shoot.
If you have an agent, please discuss with them beforehand if they have any specific requirements for your headshots, such as top choices, background colours etc. I am also happy to discuss this with them directly if you would like to pass on my contact details.
During your shoot
In-studio session:
The studio equipment will be set up prior to your arrival with a lighting setup for use during the shoot. After a quick briefing and some test shots to check lighting position and settings, we’ll work through a range of shots to capture your character. The images are displayed on a monitor throughout the shoot so you can be sure you’re happy with the range and style of the headshots we capture. Usually in this session there is time for three top changes and two background options. If you have any background colour preferences, please feel free to get in touch before the shoot.
I've moved away from where I used to do my outdoor shoots, which is why they are no longer bookable via the website. However, the bridge I used to shoot under is only a 20-minute walk away from my new location, so I can still do shoots there.
Since I would have to walk there and back, the shoot is 40 minutes rather than an hour. Please note, there isn’t a private area to change at the outdoor location.
If you would like to book an outside session, please contact me.
After your shoot
I endeavour to have your proof images uploaded to a private online gallery within 24 hours of the shoot. This usually contains around 50+ images.
Once you have chosen the three images you would like edited, they will be completed and uploaded dropbox within 7-10 working days (Monday-Friday).
If you have an agent, share the gallery with them for advice on which images to choose.
Click here to read more about the included image editing.
Unedited images are not supplied. For more information please see FAQ.
ADD-ONS
One Extra: Add an additional edited image to your package at the time of booking, for just £15.
Additional retouched images purchased after the shoot are £25 each.
Help me pick: £30 in addition to full package price.
Sometimes it can be hard to be objective when looking at pictures of yourself and therefor, if you would like help whittling down the images in the contact sheets, choose this add-on. I’ll then spend one to two hours looking though the proof images to recommend 10-20 shots in which look your best and/or show off your character range. From there you can make the final selection for editing.
48 hour express editing: £50 in addition to full package price.
With express editing, once you have let me know your choices, your images will be edited and returned to you within 48 hours, rather than the standard 3-5 working days for this package. This only includes the number of edited images the package includes. Additional edited images may take longer.
Extended Image Storage: £15 in addition to full package price.
All images from your photoshoot are stored for 6 months. If you would like to extend this to 12 months, select ‘Extended Image Storage’ when booking.
For more information on storage, see section 7 of the Terms & Conditions here.
Weekend surcharge: £100 in addition to full package price.
If you would like a weekend session, please contact me to arrange booking.
Evening surcharge: £50 in addition to full package price.
Travel to your location: £300 in addition to full package price (London Zones 1-4).
For locations outside of London Zones 1-4, please request a quote.
Please note that a shoot outside of my studio, the photos may vary based in the size of the room, ambient light etc.
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