Simon Ridgway - Photographer
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Family Photographers
Simon Ridgway - Photographer
Unit 14/15, Cardiff CF23 9FP
# Simon Ridgway - Photographer
Simon Ridgway is a Cardiff-based headshot and portrait photographer specialising in creating authentic, distinctive portraits for actors, models, and professionals. Rather than offering generic, formulaic photography, Simon focuses on capturing the real you—embracing individuality and personality through genuine lighting, backdrops, and direction.
His primary clientele includes actors seeking Spotlight-ready casting headshots, young performers building their portfolios, and professionals requiring personal branding portraits. He also works with models developing their composite materials and individuals wanting editorial-quality publicity shots. The business caters to both established performers and emerging talent across Wales and beyond.
What sets Simon apart is his explicit rejection of cookie-cutter photography. In an era of AI-generated imagery, he emphasises authenticity and craftsmanship, positioning his work as a genuine alternative to mass-produced, impersonal headshots. His approach centres on collaboration—working with clients to understand how they want to be perceived, then delivering portraits that feel natural rather than posed. The studio environment provides controlled, professional conditions, whilst his experience with actors and performers means he understands the specific requirements of casting directors and agents.
His portfolio demonstrates range across different client types and ages, from children's actor headshots to sophisticated professional branding work. The website's messaging—"Nobody is perfect. Everybody is interesting"—reflects a humanistic philosophy that appeals to creative professionals seeking portraits that genuinely represent them rather than unattainable ideals.
Simon Ridgway is a Cardiff-based headshot and portrait photographer specialising in creating authentic, distinctive portraits for actors, models, and professionals. Rather than offering generic, formulaic photography, Simon focuses on capturing the real you—embracing individuality and personality through genuine lighting, backdrops, and direction.
His primary clientele includes actors seeking Spotlight-ready casting headshots, young performers building their portfolios, and professionals requiring personal branding portraits. He also works with models developing their composite materials and individuals wanting editorial-quality publicity shots. The business caters to both established performers and emerging talent across Wales and beyond.
What sets Simon apart is his explicit rejection of cookie-cutter photography. In an era of AI-generated imagery, he emphasises authenticity and craftsmanship, positioning his work as a genuine alternative to mass-produced, impersonal headshots. His approach centres on collaboration—working with clients to understand how they want to be perceived, then delivering portraits that feel natural rather than posed. The studio environment provides controlled, professional conditions, whilst his experience with actors and performers means he understands the specific requirements of casting directors and agents.
His portfolio demonstrates range across different client types and ages, from children's actor headshots to sophisticated professional branding work. The website's messaging—"Nobody is perfect. Everybody is interesting"—reflects a humanistic philosophy that appeals to creative professionals seeking portraits that genuinely represent them rather than unattainable ideals.
Services offered
Actor headshotsProfessional branding portraitsChildren's performer headshotsSpotlight casting photographyEditorial publicity portraitsModel composite photographyPersonal branding sessionsStudio portrait photography