Here’s a publicity headshot I did for 16 year old actress Olivia. She’s just signed to a new agent and she popped into my studio this morning with her mum to update her photographs. I think she looks fabulous in this shot.

Couple of things to tell you…

Firstly, I’ve had a few clients ask me when will the results to the Kodak Portrait Awards promo be announced. According to the competition sponsors, finalists will be notified by mid September and the outright winner will be announced at our annual industry awards bash on 17th October. If any of my entrants have been successful, I will contact them straight away. A big thank you to everyone who entered – fingers crossed that one of my photos gets through!

Finally, apart from a couple of jobs, I’m taking a break for the next week or so. I was supposed to have taken the last 10 days off, but because of the high demand for my services, I postponed my break. I will be back in the office on 6th September. However, I will be regularly checking for phone messages and emails – and where necessary I will get in touch with you.

All photographs: Copyright © David Calvert 2010. Copying forbidden by law.

Well, we’ve had beautiful weather in the last two days… and I’ve been stuck inside for most of it! But its been worth it. I’ve had some lovely children to photograph.

First up is Emily. Her parents are past clients of mine and this time, Emily needed some publicity portraits of herself to submit to a theatrical agent. Secondly, we have Alice (2) who came in as part of our great Kodak portrait promotion, where you could win £1,000.00. I love her beautiful sparkly eyes.  Next is baby Jessica who came in for her first portrait sitting. It took a little time for the smiles to come, but once she realised mummy had her favorite cuddly rabbit with her, she settled down and was very happy to have her photograph taken! Finally, Jessica’s big brother Daniel (2). I first photographed little Daniel when he was a baby and he’s growing into a very handsome little boy.

All photographs: Copyright © David Calvert 2010. Copying forbidden by law.

The main bulk of my work is family portrait photography and baby portraits, but occasionally I’m asked to take some publicity portraits for actors and dancers.

Shown above is Daniel from Clacton who came to my studio today to get some headshots that he urgently needed for a casting.  With these sort of photographs, the images must clearly represent what the subject looks like in real life to help casting directors place the actor/dancer in the right part. I decided to portray Daniel in both light and dark moods – so, if he goes for a part that requires someone with a light, happy personality, he would submit the smiling shot, and if he was auditioning for a part that required a darker, moodier character, he would submit the bottom shot.

If you work within the entertainment industry and you are looking for publicity portraits, feel free to call me on 01279 843 050 to discuss your requirements.