Gavin - Ottawa Headshot Photography
Some sessions arrive at exactly the right moment. This was one of them.
Gavin is an actor who reached out about updating his headshots. He'd been away from acting for a stretch — the kind of pause life sometimes asks for — and was stepping back into it with intention. He needed images that reflected where he was now, not where he'd been.
For the location, I called in a favour. I've done photography work for a friend's dance studio, and in return they've generously offered me use of the space for portrait sessions. It's a beautiful room — high ceilings, good natural light, and the kind of character you don't find in a standard studio rental. That exchange — local creatives supporting one another — is one of the things I value most about working in this city.
"Gavin came in clear about what he needed — images that would work for casting submissions, that showed range without feeling theatrical, and that actually looked like him."
We worked through a few looks, talked through the roles he was going after, and let the space do some of the work. The light in that studio is generous.
If you're an actor in Ottawa looking to update your headshots — whether you're just starting out, returning to the craft, or simply due for something new — a headshot session starts with a conversation about where you are and where you're headed. The images follow from that.
Follow Gavin's work at @gavinraymnd on Instagram.
