professional headshots — london
peanut factory studio offers professional headshot photography in london — natural daylight sessions in our hackney wick studio, five minutes from the overground. whether you need a fresh linkedin refresh, an actor's agent profile, a founder portrait or a corporate roll-out for your entire company team, we shoot clean, contemporary headshots that look premium without the corporate-cliché flat-strobe look most london headshot studios still produce.

what makes our london headshot sessions different
most london headshot studios rely on artificial studio strobes bounced off white walls — the result is a flat, evenly-lit portrait that looks the same as every other headshot in your industry. we shoot under 20+ original victorian skylights, giving you soft, directional natural light with real dimension. the result is a portrait that reads as editorial rather than corporate — the difference between a photo that looks like a headshot, and one that looks like a real person.
what's included with a london headshot session
- one full hour with the studio to yourself
- two backdrop options (wide range of colours and hand painted backdrops)
- three outfit changes
- two photographers' eyes on shot selection
- five fully-retouched final images delivered within 48 hours
- web and print sizing for each final image
- on-site changing / makeup area
who our london headshot clients are
- actors — refreshing agent profiles for spotlight, mandy, casting websites
- founders + executives — polished portraits for press, pitch decks, board bios
- creatives + freelancers — portraits for portfolio sites, agency listings
- corporate teams — full team roll-outs, careers pages, linkedin refreshes
- students + graduates — clean linkedin headshots for job hunting
- authors + speakers — press portraits, book jackets, conference bios
corporate team headshots in london
we regularly photograph entire london company teams in a single half-day at the studio. each person gets a 10–15 minute slot with two outfit options, and we deliver 3–5 fully-retouched final images per person within 48 hours. teams of 8–12 fit comfortably in a half-day; larger teams (15–30) work best as a full day. we're set up for volume — clean workflow, tethered preview, on-site changing — and the daylight studio means everyone ends up looking like the best version of themselves. discount applies for team bookings of five or more.
getting to the london headshot studio
we're 5 minutes' walk from hackney wick overground station. direct trains run from stratford (5 min), dalston kingsland, highbury & islington, willesden junction and richmond. from central london you're 20 minutes door-to-door via the elizabeth line to stratford. the studio is on fish island, e3 — plenty of coffee shops for pre-shoot prep, and a changing / makeup area on-site.
frequently asked.
- how much do london headshots cost at your studio?
- individual headshot sessions start from £250 for a one-hour booking with five fully-retouched final images delivered within 48 hours. team and corporate roll-outs are priced on enquiry with volume discounts for groups of five or more.
- how quickly will i get my london headshots back?
- 48 hours is standard turnaround for headshot sessions — you'll receive five fully-retouched final images to your inbox in both web and print sizes. same-day or next-morning delivery is available for an additional fee if you need them urgently for an audition, press deadline or job application.
- do you offer team headshot bookings in london?
- yes — team and corporate headshot bookings are one of our most popular services. we've photographed entire london company teams from 5-person startups to 40+ person agencies, delivering consistent, editorial-quality headshots for every team member. discount applies for any team of five or more.
- can i bring my own hair and makeup?
- absolutely — many clients bring their own hair and makeup or styling team. if you'd rather we sort it, we work with several trusted hair and makeup artists local to east london who can come to the studio for a half-day or full-day rate.
- where in london do i need to travel to?
- hackney wick, east london — 5 minutes' walk from hackney wick overground station. postcode e3. direct trains from stratford, dalston, central and west london on the overground line, or 20 minutes from liverpool street.
- can i see examples of your london headshot work?
- yes — see our headshots service page for recent session examples. we also have a full portfolio available on request if you'd like to see specific styles (corporate, editorial, actor, creative) that match what you're looking for.
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