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Los Angeles Headshot Photography
Downtown LA headshot studio by Joshua Michael Shelton. Casting-ready actor, corporate & LinkedIn headshots with a 24-hour gallery. Packages from $99.
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Los Angeles, California · Est. 2010
by Joshua Michael Shelton
Casting-ready actor headshots and modern corporate portraits — natural, confident, and cinematic.
Joshua Michael Shelton
A Los Angeles photographer, director, and creative director with 18+ years shaping portraits the way magazines and films do — clarity, intention, and story. Every Headshots LA session is shot personally by Joshua in his Downtown LA studio, with your gallery delivered within 24 hours.
- 18+Years Experience
- 2010Headshots LA Founded
- 24 hrGallery Delivery
Headshots for every kind of career
One studio, one photographer, and a look tailored to exactly how you’ll be seen and cast.
Actor & Theatrical
Casting-ready theatrical and film looks that match how you’ll actually be cast — with look planning and real direction in front of the camera.
Corporate & Business
From a single portrait to a full executive-team refresh, in-studio or on location, with consistent lighting and fast turnaround.
LinkedIn Headshots
Polished, approachable profile photos built for LinkedIn, company sites, press features, and speaking engagements.
Commercial
Bright, approachable, energetic images for commercial casting, brand campaigns, and advertising.
Modeling Digitals
Clean, honest agency-ready digitals with simple styling and natural retouching — ready to submit the same week.
Downtown LA Studio
A private studio one block from LA Live, with easy parking and Metro access — plus on-location options across LA.
The work speaks first
Actors, executives, and models — photographed at our Downtown LA studio.
Actors & Modeling
Business & Corporate
JOSHUAMICHAELSHELTON
Names you know, in front of my lens
A selection of the actors, artists, and public figures I’ve photographed in Los Angeles.
Simple, transparent pricing
Every session includes wardrobe guidance, real on-camera direction, and a fast online gallery. Packages from $99 — with options for LinkedIn, business, actors, and modeling.
Mini LinkedIn
- 100 photos
- One look
- Fast 15–20 min session
Actor — 2 Look
- 2 retouched images
- 2 looks · 300+ per look
- Wardrobe consult
- 24-hour gallery
Modeling Digitals
- Agency-ready set
- Minimal styling
- Same-week delivery
Frequently asked questions
Downtown Los Angeles
1130 S Flower St, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90015
One block from LA Live, Crypto.com Arena, and the LA Convention Center — easily reached via the Metro Pico Station.
Hours: Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone:626-247-3873
Follow along on @headshot_la
New sessions, behind-the-scenes, and casting tips — see the latest work, then get on the calendar.
Ready for a headshot that gets you seen?
Book your Downtown LA session online in under two minutes.
Headshot tips & studio notes
Casting advice, wardrobe direction, and behind-the-scenes from the Downtown LA studio.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a headshot session in Los Angeles cost?
Sessions start at $99 for a mini LinkedIn session (100 photos, no retouch). One-look retouched sessions are $199, scaling up to $700 for six looks — plus modeling digitals and unlimited-look hourly sessions.
How long is a headshot session?
A single-look session takes about an hour or less, while larger multi-look packages run 1.5 to 3.5 hours. We shoot at least 300 photos per look so you have plenty of options.
When will I receive my photos?
You receive all of your images in a private online gallery via Pixieset within 24 hours of your shoot, sized for both print and web (5×7 and 8×10).
What should I wear for my headshots?
Every session includes a wardrobe consultation before your shoot via email and on the day of the photoshoot, so you'll know exactly what to bring for theatrical, commercial, corporate, or modeling looks.
Where is your studio located?
Our headshot studio is in Downtown Los Angeles, one block from LA Live, the LA Convention Center, and Crypto.com Arena, easily reached via the Metro Pico Station.
Ready for a headshot that gets you seen?
Book your Downtown LA session online in under two minutes.
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