Professional Model Portfolios & Headshots in London

  • ***** 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

Look and feel like a pro with editorial-style photography, expert direction and professional hair & makeup — from just £199

Why you should choose us for your London Model Portfolio shoot

  • Easy access from London — without the London price tag
    Just a short trip from London, our Chesham studio gives you high-end results without the high-end city costs

  • More time, more guidance, better results
    Unlike busy London studios, we take the time to coach you properly so you feel confident and look natural in every shot

  • Editorial-quality images that agencies love
    We create clean, modern, agency-ready portfolios that help you stand out — not over-posed or over-edited

  • Expert direction throughout your shoot
    We guide you on poses, expressions and movement so you never feel awkward in front of the camera

  • Professional hair & makeup included
    Camera-ready styling designed to enhance your natural look — not overpower it

  • Multiple looks in one session
    Different outfits, backgrounds and lighting styles to give you a varied, versatile portfolio

  • Relaxed, friendly studio environment
    A calm space where you can settle in quickly — especially important if it’s your first shoot

  • All images included — no hidden costs
    Everything we shoot is yours, plus professionally edited key images ready for agencies and castings

  • Trusted by models across London and beyond
    We regularly work with clients travelling in from London looking for a better, more personal experience

15 years of London Portfolio Photography experience and a 5* Google rating

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.

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.

Makeup artist

The studio is 40 minutes from Liverpool st Train Station

What you get when you shoot with us

• Hair & makeup included
Professional styling to ensure you look natural, polished and camera-ready for your shoot

• Guidance throughout your shoot
We’ll direct you every step of the way so you feel relaxed and confident in front of the camera

• Outfit changes included
Bring a range of outfits to create a strong, versatile portfolio

• Multiple backgrounds & lighting styles
We create a mix of looks so your images feel like they’ve been shot across different sessions

• Relaxed studio environment near Berkhamsted
A friendly, welcoming space where you can settle in quickly, whether it’s your first shoot or you’ve done it before

• All images included
No hidden costs or surprises — every image from your shoot is yours to keep

• Professionally edited key images
Your best shots are carefully retouched and ready for agencies, castings and social media


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