for Actors & Agents

All APHP members recognise and adhere to the highest standards of headshot professionalism, through our 'APHP Approved' quality kitemark.

Wherever you see it, you can be sure of working with qualified photographers who are fair, reliable and responsible; possessing the experience, skill and knowledge to provide you or your clients with the highest quality headshots.

Why use or recommend an APHP Photographer?
Only APHP-qualified photographers display the 'Approved' logo, so if you work with, or recommend, one of our members, you can rely on the highest standards of professional skill and expertise:

All APHP members are Qualified and have:

  • Experience; a minimum of three years, but often decades, as a professional portraitist, specialising in solely headshots for the entertainment industry.
  • Skill: a wealth of expert technical skills & superior equipment, plus keen understanding of light, composition and style to suit every face.
  • Knowledge: a wealth of in-depth, up-to-date, industry-specific expertise.
  • Protection: up to date public liability insurance. 
  • A Duty of Care: sophisticated data back up & measures to secure your images, while protecting your personal information.
All APHP members abide by the Code of Conduct and are:
  • Fair: abide by their terms & conditions that they clearly laid out online.
  • Reliable: honour their bookings, stick to deadlines regarding image supply & guarantee prices as booked. 
  • Responsible: strive to provide a consistently excellent service & find a resolution to any problem.
APHP photographers NEVER:
  • Operate cash-back arrangements with agents in exchange for recommendations.
  • Work as an Agent or Casting Director.
  • Break the conditions of our Code of Conduct.
APHP Approved also means that in the rare instance you have a problem you cannot resolve with your photographer, there is a place to go to find help.

See our 'What if I have a Complaint?' page

Top Tips from APHP

Come to your session with a positive attitude and a plan. Yes I'm sure lots of you are nervous and worried about getting that perfect shot, but don't let it hold you back!  Come with a clear plan and positive attitude and give your photographer something to work with. Inspire them with your ideas and energy and you'll find your photographer happy to oblige. Politely challenge us with what you what to get out of your session, and the results will be measurably better!!
Adam Hills Photography
There's so much advice to be given I don't know where to start.
I guess the most obvious is that your headshot should look like you, but then it must also feel like you. If all your headshot does is demaonstrate your aesthetic, it will be difficult to stand out anongst people with a similar aesthetic. Your headshot exists primarily to get you in the room, once you're in the room you're in a position to show people what you're capable of. Choose the photographer whose work you believe will capture your essence, this will give you the greatest chance of getting in the room, the right room.

Chris Mann Portraits
Be ready to listen and respond. Don't preempt what you think will be a good 'face' as it will only look forced. If you react in the moment and listen to your photographer you will get an organic and true representation of yourself.

Oh…and have a good breakfast, hungry actors never photograph well.



Benkin Photography

What is APHP approved?

APHP-Approved is a neutral hallmark of quality and expertise in a crowded marketplace. Wherever you see it, you can be sure of working with an APHP-qualified photographer who is fair, reliable and responsible, possessing the experience, skill and knowledge to provide you with the highest quality headshots.

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