Cardiff, Wales | Simon Ridgway | Actor Headshots | Corporate & LinkedIn Portraits
Professional Headshots for LinkedIn, Casting, and Business Profiles.
Looking for actor headshots or professional LinkedIn portraits in Cardiff? Simon Ridgway creates portraits for actors, business professionals and creatives throughout South Wales. Influenced by years spent photographing film and television productions, his work has a quiet cinematic quality while remaining honest, natural and centred on the individual. Every session begins with a conversation, helping clients feel comfortable and creating photographs that feel unmistakably like them.
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Simon Ridgway Photographer
Cardiff, Wales
Associate Member of Headshots Matter
A great headshot is more important than ever in a world that increasingly relies on impactful visual imagery. LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, websites, portfolios, casting directories, corporate reports - whether for your Spotlight page, social media, company marketing, or personal branding, how you present yourself to the world matters. The best way to do it is with a professional, bespoke headshot or portrait tailored to you and the brand you want to represent.
I started as a news photographer, so authenticity has always been central to my work. And with the rise of AI-produced imagery, presenting a genuine, realistic portrait that people can trust has never been more vital.
I work from my own professionally equipped studio or on location. We'll collaborate on poses, expressions, lighting, and backdrops while shooting directly into a computer so we can see what we're capturing and what we might want to adjust.
We'll work together to produce a set of interesting and authentic portraits that show you as you want to be seen.
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Headshots & Professional Portrait Photography in Cardiff, Wales
Simon Ridgway provides professional headshots and portrait photography for individuals, businesses and organisations in Cardiff and across South Wales. His work combines a polished professional approach with portraits that feel natural and individual to the person being photographed.
Simon’s photography services include:
Professional Headshots — for business profiles, websites, directories and professional use.
LinkedIn Portraits — contemporary portraits created for LinkedIn and other online profiles.
Corporate Headshots — photography for executives, leadership teams and employees.
Business Portraits — individual and environmental portraits for company websites, reports, marketing and editorial use.
Team Photography — coordinated headshots for businesses and organisations that need a consistent visual style across their team.
Actor Headshots — professional portraits for actors, performers and other creative professionals.
Editorial Portraits — people-focused photography for publications, organisations and storytelling projects.
Based in Cardiff, Simon is well placed to work with clients throughout South Wales, including Penarth, Barry, Newport, Caerphilly, Pontypridd and the Vale of Glamorgan, as well as businesses and organisations requiring photography elsewhere in Wales.
Whether the requirement is a single LinkedIn portrait or photography for an entire company team, Simon can create photographs suited to how and where they will be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you photograph both actors and business professionals?
Yes. Simon regularly photographs actors, performers, executives, entrepreneurs, creative professionals and corporate teams. Every session is tailored to the client's goals, whether that's a Spotlight headshot, LinkedIn portrait or personal branding collection.
Where are your sessions held?
Most sessions take place in Simon's professional studio in Cardiff, although location sessions are also available throughout Cardiff, South Wales and surrounding areas.
I've never enjoyed having my photograph taken. Can you help?
Absolutely. Many clients arrive feeling nervous. Simon takes a relaxed, collaborative approach, guiding you through expressions, posture and lighting while reviewing photographs together during the session, helping you feel comfortable as you go.
What should actors bring to their headshot session?
A selection of simple clothing options that reflect the types of roles you hope to be considered for is always helpful. Simon will work with you to create a variety of looks while keeping the focus on authentic expression and character.
Do you photograph companies and teams?
Yes. Alongside individual portraits, Simon photographs corporate teams, executives and businesses requiring consistent professional imagery for websites, LinkedIn profiles, annual reports and marketing materials.
