About The Headshot Studio

How far ahead do I have to make a booking?

If you need a photo shoot today/this evening, call us!

We will do our best to schedule you in.

We understand that most people in the entertainment industry never know what is around the corner. A last minute casting call or that once in a lifetime opportunity can happen anytime. To avoid disappointment you should contact us as soon as you know you need to make a booking regardless if you need it tomorrow or in 6 weeks. You are welcome to phone us day or evening, 7 days.

What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, cheque, direct deposit, online bank transfers or PayPal. We accept Mastercard or Visa Card payments via PayPal only.

Where is your studio located?

Our studio is located in Rockdale, Sydney.

Public Transport

Rockdale is a 15 minute train journey from Central Station on the Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra line.

Regular train services operate on average at 20 minute intervals.

We are a 5 minute walk from Rockdale Railway station.

Click here for Public Transport Timetable

Rockdale is easily accessed from Sydney Airport by changing at Wolli Creek from the Airport Line (it is only a short journey by taxi from Sydney Airport to Rockdale should you prefer).

Driving

Rockdale is easily accessed from the M5 East from either eastern or western directions with exits at Arncliffe and Bexley North.

As an alternative Rockdale is located along the Princess Highway, a 15 minutes drive from the city.

Please note that photo sessions are by appointment only.

What other locations do you work?
Sydneywide, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Newcastle, Wollongong, South Coast and Southern Highlands.
(please note that travelling expenses may apply)

Do you shoot colour or black and white?
We shoot both colour and black and white. Unlike some other studios, Rapideye has been providing our clients with colour images for more than half a decade. We know how to make your images stand out online.

I have never had my headshots taken by a professional photographer before. Do you work with beginners?
We work with people at all levels of their career from students to veterans.

Can you provide me with images for online casting websites?
We provide images specifically formatted for use with online casting databases such as Showcast, Casting Call Pro ECaster and AT2.

What clothing should I wear for my headshot photo shoot?
Upon making a booking we will discuss in detail the clothes that will best suit the style of headshots or portfolio your are shooting.

Are you associated with any training schools or agencies?
We are an independant studio and have no direct affiliations with any particular schools or agencies.

Do you offer other services apart from headshots and portfolios?
Other services available include production stills for film and live performance, promotional imaging, events coverage, web images and more.

I want to get into modeling but I need more than headshots. Can you help me?
The Headshot Studio can provide a complete portfolio service for those entering the industry as well as providing images to update those already with a portfolio. Please see our sister site www.modelshots.com.au for more details of our model portfolio services.

I need some images for my band. Can you help me?
Please see our sister site www.bandshots.com.au

Do you shoot on film as well?
Using professional digital SLR's, The Headshot Studio shoots exclusively in digital format.

Do you shoot weddings?
Due to existing commitments The Headshot Studio does not currently shoot weddings.

What are usage rights and how does it affect me?

Usage rights are permission from a copyright holder to use something held under copyright. In the case of images we produce for actors and other clients, we normally grant permission for them to be used for their self promotion e.g. their website, casting sites and promotional cards.

What is copyright and how does it affect me?

Under Australian copyright law, photos taken for commercial purposes (such as headshots and portfolios) automatically become the copyright of the photographer. We hold and retain the copyright to all images we produce except for government assignments. For some applications we will enter joint copyright agreements. More information about copyright can be found at: www.copyright.org.au

Be cautious of photographers who make statements such as "you get all the copyright". Unless they supply you with a written agreement stating that they transfer the copyright to you, regardless what they may say to you or have written on their website, they still hold the copyright.

The reality is that most people need usage rights, not copyright in order to promote themselves and use the images.

If you have any questions regarding copyright or usage rights, please ask us prior to your shoot.

We reserve the right to use images we produce for our own promotions such as those you see on our website. Please advise us if you would prefer your images not be used in our promotions. It is not our business practice to sell images to third parties (designers, publishers etc).

I noticed a photo of an actor I would like to test for a part I am casting. How can I contact them?
Please contact us with your inquiry. Your details will be passed onto the actor/model/entertainer. (Work inquiries only please)

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