dave blake

Brisbane / Actors

Acting headshots with clarity, range and restraint.

Current, casting-ready portraits that feel like you. Sessions are photographed in Teneriffe, Brisbane, with calm direction and enough finished images to give you a genuinely useful update.

Nia Rush acting headshot by Dave Blake in Brisbane
Nia Rush / actor headshot

At a glance

  • For agency books, casting profiles, submissions and self-tape profiles.
  • 30 to 90 minute sessions with 3 to 10 retouched final images.
  • Packages from $450 AUD including GST.
  • Expression, wardrobe and crop range planned around your casting context.

Teneriffe, Brisbane / Casting and agency updates

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What casting needs from the frame

The photograph needs to read quickly, resemble you now and hold attention without looking over-produced. We build a small set with purposeful changes in expression, wardrobe and energy, instead of making near-duplicates.

  • A clear lead image with direct connection.
  • Useful warmth, intensity or character range where it suits your casting.
  • Restrained retouching that keeps skin texture and identity believable.
  • Practical crops and files for agency, casting and profile use.

Before the session

Share your agent, casting type, recent headshots and the roles you are moving toward. I will help narrow wardrobe and decide which changes will create real range. You do not need to arrive with poses prepared.

Selected actor work

The shared headshot gallery is being expanded with permission-cleared actor and professional work. Actor images from that library will appear here automatically.

Natural actor headshot of Nia Rush photographed by Dave Blake in Brisbane
Nia Rush, actor
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Adult actor, warmer commercial expression

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Male actor or performer

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Female actor or performer

Acting headshot packages

All prices are in AUD and include GST.

A focused update for one clear purpose

Essential

$450

30 minutes / Up to 2 looks / 3 naturally retouched final images

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A broader portrait library for several uses

Editorial

$950

90 minutes / Up to 5 looks / 10 naturally retouched final images

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Additional finished images are $65 each, or 5 for $250. Full inclusions and professional or corporate options are on the main headshot page.

An actor headshot, LinkedIn image and executive portrait can all be natural, but they signal different things. The comparison guide explains what changes in the framing, expression, wardrobe and final selection.

Actor vs LinkedIn and corporate headshots All Brisbane headshot services and rates Broader editorial portraits

Plan your acting headshot update

Send your casting context, agent if relevant, preferred package and timing. I will reply with the right pathway and available dates.

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