SIMON RIDGWAY
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Family Photographers
SIMON RIDGWAY
The Courtyard, London W4 5JL
# Simon Ridgway - Professional Portrait Photographer
Simon Ridgway is an award-winning portrait photographer based in London, specialising in headshots, editorial portraiture and promotional photography for actors, performers and public figures. With an extensive portfolio spanning television, film and entertainment industry work, he captures compelling images for casting directors, agents and production companies across the UK and beyond.
His clients range from emerging talent seeking professional headshots to established actors requiring updated promotional imagery. He's also worked extensively on key art and promotional photography for major television productions including *The Lazarus Project*, *The Pact*, *War of the Worlds* and *Willow*. Beyond entertainment, Simon photographs athletes, musicians, public figures and corporate clients, bringing the same level of professionalism and creative direction to each project.
What sets Simon apart is his deep understanding of the entertainment industry's specific requirements. His headshots are designed to book roles—he knows what casting directors want to see. His editorial work demonstrates technical mastery of lighting, composition and posing across diverse settings, from studio environments to location shoots. His experience collaborating on major television productions means he understands production timelines, technical specifications and the nuances of on-set portraiture.
Simon combines technical excellence with genuine creative direction, putting subjects at ease to capture authentic, distinctive portraits that stand out. Whether you need corporate headshots, actor portfolios or bespoke editorial photography, his work speaks to professionalism and artistic vision.
Simon Ridgway is an award-winning portrait photographer based in London, specialising in headshots, editorial portraiture and promotional photography for actors, performers and public figures. With an extensive portfolio spanning television, film and entertainment industry work, he captures compelling images for casting directors, agents and production companies across the UK and beyond.
His clients range from emerging talent seeking professional headshots to established actors requiring updated promotional imagery. He's also worked extensively on key art and promotional photography for major television productions including *The Lazarus Project*, *The Pact*, *War of the Worlds* and *Willow*. Beyond entertainment, Simon photographs athletes, musicians, public figures and corporate clients, bringing the same level of professionalism and creative direction to each project.
What sets Simon apart is his deep understanding of the entertainment industry's specific requirements. His headshots are designed to book roles—he knows what casting directors want to see. His editorial work demonstrates technical mastery of lighting, composition and posing across diverse settings, from studio environments to location shoots. His experience collaborating on major television productions means he understands production timelines, technical specifications and the nuances of on-set portraiture.
Simon combines technical excellence with genuine creative direction, putting subjects at ease to capture authentic, distinctive portraits that stand out. Whether you need corporate headshots, actor portfolios or bespoke editorial photography, his work speaks to professionalism and artistic vision.
Services offered
Actor headshotsEditorial portraiturePromotional photography for film/TVCorporate headshotsLocation portrait sessionsStudio portraitureKey art photographyCasting photography