It is my view that Claire Grogan is the top photographer for actors headshots working today. Firstly Claire is an immensely talented photographer. In addition she is particularly good at listening to what a client is after, delivering a great variety of shots and taking the time and care to make sure that someone is at their very best and most relaxed state. This enables the most successful session and we have seen consistently the positive effect of Claire's photos on our clients careers. This is why I do not hesitate to recommend Claire to actors time and time again.
Emma Bloomfield, Bloomfields Management
Claire always manages to have her finger on the pulse of what is currently required by casting directors in the UK and US. Along with providing an excellent range of shots for an actor, Claire manages to make them feel relaxed enough to produce very true images. In my experience, nothing is too much trouble, what ever I ask she delivers. This has proven invaluable over the years, her work has certainly contributed to the success of my clients.
Tanya Greep, Morgan & Goodman
I really think Claire finds something special individually at each sitting which results in really good photos and really good likenesses, therefore Happy Clients and Happy Agent. I feel very confident in suggesting Claire to my clients and to anyone else who is looking for a good photographer.
Hilary Gagan
Claire has a profound understanding of what is required for a professional actor’s photograph as an aide to procuring work and we are consistently delighted with the results.
David Daly Associates
Claire is fantastic, can't praise her enough. Having gone to four or five other people in the past, the session I had with Claire was a completely different experience. With a thorough and detailed consultation session before you even start shooting, I ended up with a huge selection of shots I could use. She's also a really lovely lady too and makes the whole experience an enjoyable one. Won't be going to any other photographers in the future.
Tony Higgins - actor
Claire makes a relaxed environment for your real personality to shine through. She gets a real sense of who you are before any shots are taken and only then does she know how to approach the shoot.
Nicola Baretta - actor
Having my photo taken by Claire was like having a lovely new best friend for the afternoon! She helped me with my make up and outfits, and took so much time to get me the right photos. This meant I was very relaxed and happy, which really shows in my chosen photos.
Elizabeth Jee - actor
She used to be an actress – and so understands how to get the best out of you on the day. I would never use anyone else again. Real value for money.
Olivia Hill – actor
Claire is quite simply brilliant. I have never enjoyed a headshot session so much and I am delighted with the results. Highly recommended as a photographer and she is a lovely lady too.
Deirdra Whelan - actor
Claire is truly wonderful at putting even a hardened photo-shoot hater like me at ease. I would unreservedly recommend her.
Sinead Beery - actor
Claire is a wonderful photographer. She tailors her sessions to each individual. She spent 4 hours putting me at ease and helping me with my make-up and clothes. She made me feel incredibly comfortable which is no mean feat as I dislike having my photo taken. I highly recommend her.
Kerry Gooderson - actor
She is absolutely fantastic. She really takes the time to get to know you before the shoot so that she can bring out your personality in your photos. I'll use her again and again.
David Young - actor
I can honestly say that this is the best photo session that I have ever had. Claire was brilliant. She took time to get to know me personally, helped me create the looks appropriate for my casting and directed me excellently to get a great shot out of me. I will never use another photographer again! Thank you Claire.
Andrew Nash - actor
I had a wonderful experience with Claire. She is a lovely person who makes you feel very comfortable and relaxed. She also takes stunning photos. I couldn't recommend her more highly.
Nicholas Waters - actor
I thoroughly enjoyed having my photo's taken with Claire.
I was very nervous to begin with but, Claire is so laid back and doesn't rush you at all, she puts you at your ease from the beginning.
Claire is extremely good at pulling different looks and emotions from you. I am very pleased with my pictures - the only problem was, I had so many to choose from! I would certainly recommend!
Sheryl Miles - actor
My most relaxed and rewarding session of 5 in 10 years. Claire instantly put me at ease and suggested a variety of looks/outfits in advance and locations on the day. Touched up my blemishes beforehand and was encouraging throughout the session. Also happy to offer advice and opinion of shot choices after the session on her own time, frank and honest. In short a thoroughly enjoyable session with great results.
Graham Morris-Almond - actor
Can't recommend Claire highly enough. She made me feel very at-ease and took a lot of care and time over my shoot. Her make-up assistance was also great - no post-production retouching necessary.
Helen Power - actor
I will definitely be returning to Claire Grogan again, and I am happy to recommend her to anybody and everybody. She has a wonderful sense of humour, and places you in a very relaxed and creative atmosphere to achieve both the results you are looking for and some fantastic alternatives.
Colin Reed - actor
Claire was outstanding and definitely captured the best of me. The session was relaxed and fun and I would not hesitate to recommend Claire to anyone.
Sarah Maguire - actor
For the first time in my life I enjoyed having my headshots taken - and I am a nervous customer. Claire is very nice, fun, clever, intuitive and very highly skilled. A very high percentage of the shots that emerged were of lead headshot standard, and her back-up service is faultlessly efficient.
Keith Hill - actor
I always recommend Claire to my friends; she creates a relaxed atmosphere, never rushes you and I loved the photos. People say they really capture my personality, which is not always the case with headshots.
Jessica Florence - actor
Claire Grogan has taken my last two headshots and I will return to her again as the whole experience is always a joy and the end results fantastic!
Kate Bell - actor
I thoroughly enjoyed my session with Claire. She did not hurry me and took the time to get to know me and to really put me at my ease. I found the process of having the photos taken much more relaxing than usual. This is because she exuded positivity and also made me laugh! The fact she took both interior and exterior shots was a real bonus. She was very professional in her advice as to different looks I should offer. She also took time to advise me after the shoot, as to what photos I should have repro-ed. My agent has commented most favourably on the photos and I really believe that they will get me work, so many thanks to Claire !
Kate Glover – actor
I have had headshots done by three photographers and my session with Claire Grogan was definitely the best. In two films, she got many different looks from me which has been really helpful for castings. She offers you advice and things to think about when being photographed, taking your mind off "what do I look like". Definitely worth the money.
Rachel Watkinson - actor
It was a great experience having photos done by Claire. There is a wonderfully friendly and relaxed atmosphere in the studio and her technique is so efficient that almost every shot she takes is a good one. The difficulty afterwards was choosing five from a selection of twenty or thirty that I would happily have used. I was very pleased with the result of my shoot and plan to return for some outdoor shots later this year.
Charles Adrian Gillott - actor
Excellent shots that are true to life and a fun, relaxing atmosphere during the shoot. These are the third lot of photos I have had done by Claire. Nuff said!
Carol Robb - actor
Claire Grogan made me feel, relaxed, interesting and confident about what I had to offer. She used her sense of humour and warm personality to get the very best out of me. She engaged on many levels and look for variety and simplicity when capturing the essence of where you are at. I loved working with her and would highly recommend her.
Margaret Tully - actor
London based, within easy walking distance of tube station. I enjoyed my photo session - I usually hate photo shoots. She spent quite a long time finding out something about my personality and what would make the best shots. We did 3 different batches; casual, formal, different moods etc. It was a very leisurely and pleasurable experience. I was very pleased with all the results and had difficuly choosing. I went to Claire because an actor colleague of mine (Adam Speers) had some photos done by her which were so stunning - as both a likeness and in their attractiveness, that I wanted to use the same photographer and was willing to travel up to London to do that. I thought her rates were very fair, as well.
Margaret Jackman - actor
I’ve been acting for ten years now and I have had my headshots taken by many photographers. Claire is by far the best photographer I have worked with, she makes you feel relaxed and really brings out the best in your photos. She was worth every Penny and has because of this my photo has got me many castings. one word....brilliant!
Jamie Bannerman - actor
Clients featured on this website are represented by the following agents:
Actors Network Agency, Anita Alraun Associates, Billboard Personal Management, Bloomfields Management, Brown and Simcocks, Burnett Crowther Ltd, CAM, CDA – Caroline Dawson Associates, Curtis Brown Group Ltd, DAA – Debbi Allen Associates, David Daly Associates, Emma Engers Associates, Global Artists, Hatton McEwan, Hilary Gagan, Imperium Management, Independent Talent Group Ltd, IT & M Management, Julie Fox Associates, Leigh Management, Linton Management, Morgan & Goodman, NSM Ltd – Natasha Stephenson, Philippa Howell Personal Management, Simon and Howe Associates, Susan Shaper Management, TCG, The Actors File PM Co-operative, Waring & McKenna, 21st Century Actors Management Ltd
