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Photographer and writer specialised in portraiture • Taking portraits | Talking portraits

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Identity Reflection24 April 201812 March 2021

We made it, therefore we pose

The young man says just two words – “photo, please!”. But they mean a lot, to him and to his family.

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    Portrait photographer and videomaker | Manchester and London

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    Manchester-based actress Béa González commission Manchester-based actress Béa González commissioned me to take two new headshots for her Spotlight profile.

I love her strong and sophisticated look - ready to be featured in crime fiction set in 90s Germany. If you want to see a more girl-next-door look, just swipe left!

Most of my actor clients are on Spotlight, a platform that connects performers with roles in theatre, television and film productions around the world. Casting professionals choose Spotlight to cast their projects because performers on Spotlight are recognised as the industry’s best.

I offer headshot packages starting from £90, with a discount for student actors. Do get in touch for a free consultation!

Portrait taken in Manchester with Fujifilm GFX 50s + 63mm lens
© Rino Pucci 2023

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    Headshot of actor and director 🎭 David Furlong, Headshot of actor and director 🎭 David Furlong, taken by Rino Pucci 📸

Rino writes 🖊️:

The eyes, the eyes... it's all about the eyes!

When it comes to headshots, this is a bit of a weary mantra that photographers and performers continue to kid themselves with.

Yes, eyes need to be visible and well-lit. Yes, eyes should look into the camera. Yes, it would be nice if there is a catchlight glimmering in the eye... BUT what really counts is how engaged and alive the whole face looks!

The eye is just a hook to draw someone's attention – one might say that the muscles controlling the sitter's facial expressions play an even bigger role.

So it's all about the heart. Or the mind. Or the soul. Or the energy. It doesn't matter what you call this attitude, you need to have it – you need to engage with the photographer and, ultimately, engage with the audience.

For example, take this headshot of the actor and director David Furlong – a versatile and very experienced stage, screen and street performer (and also the artistic director and producer at the Exchange Theatre in London). His eyes are only the "punctum" that captures your attention, but it's his overall expression that gives the portrait strength and meaning.

Portrait taken in London with Fujifilm GFX 50s + 63mm lens
© Rino Pucci 2023

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    Who said that headshots need to be taken in the st Who said that headshots need to be taken in the studio, with artificial light?
Of course, taking headshots in nature takes us photographers out of our comfort zone. The background is not always "right". The light might be just too harsh. Having passers-by around doesn't really help.

And yet sometimes leaving the studio to go outdoors is a rewarding decision. It opens one's mind – and one's lungs. It allows one to create something different, within the "grammar" of the headshot.

All you need to bring is a reflector.

Headshot of Emilie Kasinga – taken in London with Fujifilm GFX 50s

© Rino Pucci 2023

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    Huge congratulations to Leonie Schliesing on beco Huge congratulations to Leonie Schliesing on becoming a BAFTA Connect member!

Leonie – here in a headshot I took of her in London – is an award-winning voice actor, singer and actor. I had the great pleasure to get to know her when she took part in an art project I set up when in London. 

Well done Leonie – I am very happy for you!

Shot with Fujifilm GFX 50s

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    Actor and director Joe Henry-Evans nailing it duri Actor and director Joe Henry-Evans nailing it during a headshot session – that look says it all!

Shot in Manchester with Fujifilm GFX 50s

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    No fan, no assistant... Just the Northern wind! Sw No fan, no assistant... Just the Northern wind! Sweet and yet intense look from Lauren Stokes – we took this one while we were taking portraits for the "When in Manchester" series. A real pleasure to work with Lauren!

Shot in Manchester with Fujifilm GFX 50s
© Rino Pucci 2023

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