Frequent Questions

How do I know I will get what I require

We are the only ones to invite you in for a chat , review our portfolio, discuss your individual needs, and show you the facilities and extra services available before you decide whether to book.

All actors shoots are undertaken by the owner and managing director Tony Meehan LBIPP, LMPA. Tony has over 20 years experience within the entertainment industry.

Entertainment industry experience.

Having worked as a full Equity actor for over 15 years, been a Full member of the Actors Centre and obviously attended hundreds if not thousands of castings himself, Tony progressed into casting and management within a well known established theatrical agency, As manager and booker he was involved in dealing with many well known casting directors and production companies to place actors, models and supporting artistes in films, commercials, and advertising campaigns both for this country, europe and worldwide. Although for the last 12 or so years Tony has concentrated on his photography career he is still friends with many actors both established and training and agents managers, which constantly keeps him in touch with what is going on within the industry, he is recommended by many agents and theatre schools because of his knowledge of the industry and standards of work.

Photographic experience

Having trained at one of the best and well equipped photographic training establishments within the south east of England Tony learnt his photographic skills the old fashion way, by shooting 35mm, medium and large format film and processing and printing it himself. He was also one of the first photographers to make the transmission from film to digital, however he still maintains that having the knowledge of film and darkroom skills is invaluable when using digital equipment. As many of the fundamental principles are the same.

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Having photographed thousands of actors over many years and knowing exactly how the entertainment industry works Tony is more than qualified technically and coupled with the knowledge of people and casting is well placed to advise on and capture your perfect casting images. Tony is also a qualified member of The British Institute of Professional Photography and of the Master Photographers Association.

Our general ethos is to provide you with a great professional and courteous service so you want to return
again and again.

Can I pop in for a chat before booking,

As this is an important decision for you we actively encourage you to come in for a chat with Tony and view our studio and portfolio and discuss your requirements, to make sure Tony is available to give you the time required we do suggest you make an appointment by calling the studio first on 020 8530 4382.
Or e.mail info@tmphotography.co.uk. This service is of course free of charge.

What is included in the shoot

Each shoot is priced accordingly and includes different amounts of prints high res files etc, we do not believe it is best practice to entice clients in and then start adding on extra charges, so we have listed each shoot clearly with what is included and what you can obtain should you wish to purchase other items beyond those included

Are there any hidden costs

The simply answer is no, you choose the shoot required and obtain everything that is listed within that shoot, if you then wish to purchase more, then that is your choice and you pay exactly the amount stated.

All prices on the website include VAT unless otherwise clearly stated.

Do I need to leave a deposit.

Yes, a 50% deposit is required on which shoot you choose, because we need to put the studio time aside to undertake your shoot.

How can I pay the deposit.

Deposits can be paid online at www.tmphtography.co.uk

By calling the studio direct on 020 8530 4382 using most credit debit cards

In person by calling into the studio, Suites 14 & 15 Marlborough Business centre 96 George Lane London E18 1AD

How long will the shoot last

This depends on which shoot you have chosen although the minimum is around 1½ hr so please check the shoot duration time to make sure you have chosen one that is appropriate for you.

What should I wear

If you have chosen a shoot to only obtain headshots then you only need to worry about tops although we suggest you wear something comfortable and easy to move in. Tight jeans are not a good idea as they will restrict your movement even if only headshots are required. Think about neck lines and avoid patterns and fussy frills unless you wish to obtain a specific character look. As a general indication we would suggest you bring along a selection of casual to smart tops for us to choose from.

If you have chosen a shoot to include longshots then you will need to think about the whole outfit to include shoes, you are welcome to bring along accessories such as jewellery and bags etc as we will advice you on what is appropriate as we proceed along the shoot process.

What about make-up

Our studio is equipped with a dedicated dressing room style mirror and make-up area. We provide a basic selection of powders and accessories for hair and make-up however you are advised to bring with you your
own make-up and accessories such as straighteners, hair dryers, iron etc if these are needed, unless you choose the option to use our in house make-up artistes, then of course all make-up will be provided and applied for you.

We also have the facilities for men to have a wet facial shave within their allotted shoot time however all shaving utensils will need to be provided by you.

Does the make-up time come out of my shoot time

With a professional in house make-up artist booked we allow ½ hour for the make-up to be applied by our professional make-up artists whilst you relax and enjoy your refreshment drink. This time shall be added onto your shoot time so if you book a make-up artist and the actors headshot shoot you should allow 2 hrs in total.

If you are applying your own make-up then this time is included in the shoot time so if you have booked the actors headshot shoot and are doing your own make-up you should allow 1 1/2 hrs in total time for both.

Does the retouching/airbrushing remove spots and blemishes

Yes, our retouching service is designed to show you at your best. Although it is advisable to obtain natural shots for casting purposes we think it would be unfair for you to send out images that do not represent you as a whole. Many blemishes and spots are only temporary and therefore they do not need to be included in images that you will use for your publicity. Basic retouching such as blemishes stray hairs will be removed under this process although we will advise as to weather we think any major retouching will make the image unusable as a true representation of you.

How long do I wait to see the images

You will be able to see the images immediately on the studio monitor as the shoot progresses, you will also be able to comment and make your own suggestions as to what you would like to change. This process has proven to be very popular as you can immediately see what is been achieved and make changes as we go along, many artistes also comment that this is great for checking their hair and make-up.

How Long before they are put online

We aim to put your images on your personal password protected gallery page on the same day as your shoot, if your shoot is late in the evening or at a weekend then they may be uploaded on the next normal full working day.

How long do my images stay online

Your images shall remain online for 8 weeks, we consider this to be ample time for artistes to choose any products included in the shoot. Should you wish to order any further prints or products after this time you can order a hard copy contact sheet or refer to your disc of all images included in your shoot. There will be a reloading fee of £30 should you wish us to put your images back online after this time.

Can I let other people see my images

Yes you can, through a very simple process our website allows you to invite anyone that has an e.mail address to view your images in b&w or colour from anywhere in the world 24 hrs a day.

Can I order online

Yes you can order most of our products online through a secure and safe online payment ordering system, items available from high res files to repro’s portfolios and model cards, please check our site for full options as these options may change from time to time.

Can I obtain my images in B&W and colour

Yes all images are shot in colour however if you request them in b&w we can convert them to obtain the best quality in the highlights midtones and shadows thereby producing some stunning images.

Can I get my prints in different sizes

We provide pre defined print sizes with each shoot, however you can obtain your images in many different formats such as 7x5 8x10 & 8x12. We also provide repro’s model cards, c.v,s casting business cards, in print and electronic formats and websites so however you wish to promote yourself we can provide you with a service that will complement your requirements.

How long before I get my prints

If you are ordering images from your shoot then we shall endeavor to despatch these first class recorded within 3 working days. These times may vary during busy periods however we will try to give you precise
times at time of ordering. Some items may be produced away from our studio premises and therefore will require a little more production time however we shall advice of this at time of order.