Hemel Hempsteads Model Portfolio and Headshot specialists

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  • ***** A truly confidence-boosting experience with an amazing team. Highly recommend

    Lucy Kingham

  • ***** Thank you again Casey, Lisa and James of Flat Frog Film Studio. You were warm, welcoming and highly professional, and the whole experience felt smooth and well-organised.

    Amy Laurence

  • ***** I was thrilled to be looked after by such a professional team. I had excellent value for money so the trip I made made the journey well worthwhile

    Amanda

“Professional images, expert coaching plus make up from just £199 ”

Why you should choose us

• We’ll guide you every step of the way – from posing to expression and movement, so you feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera, even if it’s your first shoot

• A variety of editorial-style looks – we create a mix of styles so your portfolio feels like real agency and campaign work

• Professional hair and makeup included – helping you look polished, natural and camera-ready on the day

• Friendly, relaxed studio environment – ideal if you’re new to modelling or feeling a bit nervous before stepping in front of the lens

• Over 20 years of experience – working with models, brands and agencies at all levels

• 100+ images from your shoot – giving you a wide selection to build a strong, versatile portfolio

• Clean, agency-ready images – natural, professional shots that highlight your look and potential

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20 years of experience and a 5* customer rating

MODEL PORTFOLIOS
CORPORATE HEADSHOTS
DANCER PORTFOLIO
ACTOR HEADSHOTS

Our Team

James Russell

Photographer

James has more than 20 years experience, shooting for brands like FIFA, Epson, McLaren and Marc Jacobs and will give you great tips to make your pictures stand out

Casey Donne

Production manager

Casey is our production manager and loves chatting all things photoshoots. In your pre-production call, she will go over everything you need to know to get the most out of your shoot.

Makeup artist

Lisa Russell

Lisa is our amazing hair and make up artist. She has years of experience working with some of the biggest brands. Lisa will create stunning make up looks for you based on your brief, or offer her expertise if you need some guidance.

The studio is 13 minutes from Boxmoor station in Hemel Hempstead

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What you get when you shoot with us

• Hair & makeup included
Professional styling to make sure you look natural, polished and ready for camera

• Direction and coaching on the day
You’ll be guided throughout the shoot so you feel comfortable and know exactly what to do

• Outfit changes included
Bring a range of looks to create a varied, agency-ready portfolio

• Different backdrops and lighting setups
We create a mix of styles so your images feel like they’ve been shot across multiple sessions

• Easy, relaxed atmosphere
A friendly studio environment that helps you settle in quickly, whether you’re new or experienced

• All images included
No upsells or hidden extras — you receive every image from your shoot

• Retouched hero images
Your strongest shots are professionally edited and ready to use for agencies, castings and social media

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Meet the Photographer

James Russell – Award-Winning Photographer
With over 20 years of professional experience, James Russell is an award-winning photographer and the creative force at Flat Frog Films Ltd. Renowned for his specialist expertise in jewellery and fashion photography, James has built an international reputation for crafting striking, detail-rich imagery that elevates both products and people.

His portfolio spans collaborations with some of the world’s most recognisable brands, including Epson, Marc Jacobs, Beaverbrooks, Moonpig, Costa Coffee, and FIFA. Whether shooting for global campaigns or developing model portfolios, James brings the same sharp eye, technical mastery, and creative vision to every project.

Trusted by household names and emerging talent alike, James’s work blends artistry with precision, ensuring each image not only tells a story but leaves a lasting impression..

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Contact us.

james@flatfrogstudio.com

01442 231220

Your Questions, Answered

  • we offer professional model portfolios, dancer portfolios, actor portfolios as well as model and corporate headshots

  • Not only do we have. a professional editorial background unlike other studios we give you all the images at no extra charge

  • Via our contact forms

  • Our prices start from just £199 this includes coaching professional, make up and a one hour photo shoot

  • We recommend people bring a range of different wardrobe options from gym gear to eveningwear

  • Yes, absolutely, we offer a full coaching the whole way through the shoot

  • From a one hour photo shoot, you will get at least 100 images