ACTORS AND PERFORMERS, I've got Just the right style of headshot for you.

John Ferguson. Award-winning photographer in Ipswich, Suffolk

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Welcome, I'm John Ferguson, based in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Meet the Photographer - Suffolk & East Anglia

Professional Actors’ Headshots available in Ipswich, Suffolk & East Anglia.
Your headshot is your first impression in the acting industry—make it count. As a specialist in actors' headshots in Ipswich, I create professional, high-quality portraits that capture your unique essence and casting potential. Whether you're a seasoned performer or just starting, I provide cinematic-style actors’ portraits in Suffolk and beyond, designed to help you stand out to casting directors and agents.

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My Approach


Using expert lighting, natural expression coaching, and a relaxed atmosphere, I create headshots that reflect who you are while meeting industry expectations. Based in Ipswich, I work closely with diverse clients, including entrepreneurs, business coaches, design agencies, small business owners, and creatives.


For actors and performers, I offer powerful, professional headshots tailored for theatre, film, and television, alongside creatively crafted portraits designed to showcase individuality and presence.


Drawing on my High-end portrait and editorial photography background, I bring years of experience working with professionals, creatives, and brands to deliver striking, high-impact imagery.              My cinematic approach ensures your headshots are more than just professional...they're visually compelling and built to leave a lasting impression.

Ready to elevate your image? Book your session today and let’s create a headshot that truly represents you.




Creative headshots and Portraiture -Suffolk and beyond

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KIND WORDS
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Bloody hell mate - you’re an absolute genius. I wished I'd found you years ago! Great to work with such an amazing artist.
— Richard Bradley - Actor
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I know that Claire (Presious Agency) has already reached out to you about my photos and has chosen her favorites, but I just wanted to say thank you again. Your photos are beautiful, and I hope to work with you again sometime.
— Amber Rose-Walters
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It's been a while since my last headshot session, and to be frank, it's about finding the right photographer to work with. It's fantastic to know you're on hand and nearby to produce the right kind of headshots I need for my marketing and promotion.
— Joe Scarlett - Actor

Casting headshots for actors and performers


3 hours - £250 Per Session

£35 per retouched image selected.

(£225 for Students)

Studio* or location.

Natural light portraits

Up to 2 changes of clothing.

Own make-up or bring their MAU or hairstylist.

Two-day delivery - Private web gallery to store, download and keep all their images. You will be able to purchase other images from your shoot at a later date if you so wish.

A Studio hire cost of £25 will apply.

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https://www.johnfergusonphotography.uk/actorsessions/


Personal Branding Photo Sessions


Dynamic and Cinematic Personal Branding Portraits that are guaranteed to get you noticed. Being visible in today’s competitive market is vital for your business and something every business needs to embrace to sell themselves and their services. You won’t have a business without proper marketing, so make it count! Using engaging, personality-driven images that allow your target audience to get to know you.


 Heroic Portraits: We specialise in crafting stunning portraits that elevate your individuality, showcasing your unique personality and strengths. With every click, we reveal the hero and the personality within you.

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Corporate/Business headshots sessions


Many Corporations and large Businesses are these days more aware of their social presence, and are looking for something much different for their visual marketing. Gone are the days when all large companies made do with a traditional headshot (a passport shot) against a white backdrop. Businesses now know the importance of their visual message and how this presents themselves and their staff to their clients.


This is where I can help: by thinking outside the box and producing outstanding imagery that speaks to your many enlightened audiences searching for your services. I will deliver a brilliant type of photography that shows your uniqueness as well as your individualism. People buy from people, and first impressions are vital, so why not make them count with engaging and vibrant images for your website?

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Let's book you in for a discovery call...


Fill in your details below for a free 20-minute discovery call, where we can discuss the right kind of style and look you're aiming for. Or you can call/text me on 07710613934