My clients have included film and TV actors as well as Cannes Film Festival winners.
Justin Cassin, Aarti Vijay Gupta, Poet Lab, Genaro Rivas, Brian De Carvalho, London School of Trends and Wanni Fuga.
L’Oréal, Wall Street Journal, Discovery Channel, Mitsui and Coty.
Two solo exhibitions at York Street Gallery and Waterloo Station in London.
Hiring a professional photographer ensures creative vision and expert guidance. I will use lighting, composition, and expert direction to make you look your best. All images are then retouched so give them a final polish. A good portrait photographer will provide tailored advice, making you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera.
Investing in a professional portrait enhances your personal brand, supports career advancement, and gives you high-quality images that genuinely capture your distinct identity, essential for making an outstanding first impression.
When choosing a London portrait photographer, first review their portfolio to ensure their style matches your vision and expectations. Consider photographers who specialise in professional portraits, highlighting their experience capturing genuine personality and confidence. Look at client reviews for insights into their approach, professionalism, and ability to make clients comfortable.
Discuss your specific goals beforehand to evaluate their responsiveness and willingness to personalise your session. Location, pricing, availability, and the quality of their post-production should also influence your decision.
Ultimately, choose a photographer who makes you feel comfortable, clearly understands your needs, and therefore can deliver high-quality, professional results aligned with your goals.
A good headshot photograph captures your authentic personality clearly and professionally. Key factors include excellent lighting, sharp focus, appropriate background, and thoughtful composition. The subject’s expression should appear natural, confident, and engaging, reflecting approachability and professionalism. A successful headshot highlights your best features subtly and ensures you appear approachable to your intended audience. Effective wardrobe choices, minimal distractions, and professional editing enhance the image further. Ultimately, a strong headshot is one that instantly connects, makes a lasting impression, and accurately represents you or your brand, essential for professional use on LinkedIn, corporate websites, or industry-specific platforms, setting you apart from others.
To prepare for your photoshoot, start by discussing your goals and vision with your photographer in advance. Choose outfits that are professional, flattering, and aligned with your personal brand. Keep colours simple and avoid busy patterns or logos. Ensure clothing is clean, ironed, and fits well. Get plenty of rest beforehand, stay hydrated, and consider grooming such as haircuts or styling ahead of the session. Arrive relaxed and on time, bringing any necessary accessories or grooming items. Trust your photographer’s guidance during the session—they’ll help you with poses, expressions, and posture to capture authentic, confident portraits that genuinely represent you professionally.
The first step is a quick phone call to ask about yourself and the photos you’d like to have.
Either call me on 0777623 7673 (leave a message and I’ll call you back same day if I’m in a shoot) or email max@maximages.io with your number.
Everyone’s needs are different and I offer a bespoke service at Max Marshall Studio. After the call, I send you a shoot plan and you pay a small deposit to secure the booking.
“Max is warm, friendly and brilliant! He quickly put me at ease and captured exactly the message I wanted to convey in my professional headshot – he has a rare and special talent” Diane Blaxland
“I usually hate having my picture taken, but Max made the experience surprisingly easy. He was patient, professional, and helped put me at ease throughout the session. The final photos turned out great—better than I expected. Highly recommend if you need quality images and a photographer who knows how to work with people who aren’t naturally comfortable in front of the camera.” Natasha Voysey
“Love the photos – thank you Max. Perfect for LinkedIn and super helpful to have them delivered so quickly.” Annabel Walker
“Max is wonderful and made me feel comfortable instantly. He guided the shoot to capture my essence (and best angles!). Very pleased with the outcome. Highly recommend. Thank you!” Jess O’Hara
“It’s seldom anyone likes a picture of themselves, but I must say Max got it right. He’s patient and convivial and plays some nice tunes (not personally) in the background, which makes everything nice and relaxed. I walked away with a clutch of photos in different styles, change of clothes and backgrounds, and lighting effects too. This man knows his stuff.” William Fitch
“Max, I just saw the pics. They are brilliant. For once I didn’t look at a pic of myself and wince. You did a fantastic job of making a face for radio look ready for TV. Thank you so much.” Mark McCord
Loved working with Max today!. Max did my Actor headshots. He was very professional, very kind and made me feel at comfortable (this was my first ever photoshoot) whilst taking the photos (I don’t usually like having my pictures taken 🫣). He was accommodating of my knee injury and didn’t have me standing for too long.” Casey Clowes
“I recently worked with Max Marshall to update my portfolio shots, and it was an excellent experience. Max was incredibly professional and generous throughout the process, which resulted in stunning photos. His talent and dedication truly shine through in his work. I would definitely work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-quality photography. A fantastic person and an amazing professional!” Ricardo P Lloyd
Every shoot is a journey of discovery. Our destination is portraits you love. I’m convinced I can take a great picture of anyone, given a bit of time so you relax and start to enjoy the process.
The first step is a phone call to discuss what you need and answer any questions you may have. I’ll send you a shoot plan with clear pricing after the call.
(leave a message if I’m in a shoot and I’ll call you back same day)
or
email max@maximages.io with your phone number.
