Actor Headshot Photographer St. Louis MO
The St. Louis studio built exclusively around acting headshots — commercial, theatrical, and film/TV.
Serving the Whole Metro
A Studio Built Specifically for Actors
If you’re searching for an actor headshot photographer St. Louis MO performers actually recommend to each other, you’ve likely noticed most photographers in this market split their time between weddings, families, and the occasional headshot — treating acting headshots as a side offering rather than a specialty. Actor Headshot Studio is different. Acting headshots, alongside corporate and branding portraits, are the only thing we do.
Located at 5205 Gravois Ave in South St. Louis, we work with performers from every corner of the metro — city neighborhoods, inner-ring suburbs, and communities across the river in Illinois — pursuing film, TV, theatre, and commercial work at every career stage.
An acting headshot session at Actor Headshot Studio, St. Louis
Why Specialization Matters
Why a Specialized Studio Makes the Difference
We Know Casting Standards
A general photographer knows lighting. We know what casting directors, agents, and admissions panels are actually looking for in a submission.
Direction, Not Just Documentation
Great acting headshots come from direction — coaching through specific expressions and casting types, not just clicking the shutter.
Three Look Types, One Session
Commercial, theatrical, and film/TV headshots each require different lighting and direction — we build all three into most sessions.
Formatted for Every Platform
Final images arrive ready for Actors Access, Casting Networks, Backstage, and print — no extra formatting work on your end.
Who We Work With
St. Louis Performers at Every Level
We photograph film and TV actors, theatre and musical theatre performers, commercial actors, teens and young performers, students preparing BFA and conservatory auditions, and working actors updating a portfolio that no longer matches where their career is today. Whatever stage you’re at, we tailor the session to your specific goals.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the studio located?
5205 Gravois Ave in the Bevo Mill District of South St. Louis — about 15 minutes from downtown, Clayton, and Midtown, with easy access from across the metro and Illinois.
What areas of St. Louis do you serve?
We work with performers from across the entire metro — city neighborhoods, county suburbs including Clayton, Webster Groves, and Chesterfield, university areas near Wash U and COCA, and communities across the river in Illinois.
How much do acting headshots cost in St. Louis?
Sessions start at $275 for Acting Essentials (2 images, 2 looks) and $495 for the Agency Submission Package (6 images, 4 looks, full color and black & white). No hidden fees.
How is your studio different from a general portrait photographer?
Acting headshots — along with corporate and branding portraits — are the only work we do. That focus means we understand casting standards, submission formatting, and direction techniques a generalist photographer typically doesn’t specialize in.
Can I get commercial, theatrical, and film/TV looks in one session?
Yes. Most sessions are built to cover multiple look types in a single appointment, so you leave with a complete, submission-ready portfolio.
Ready to Book Your St. Louis Acting Headshot Session?
Sessions available 7 days a week. Book online in under two minutes.
Or call Rez directly: 314-221-2166
📍 5205 Gravois Ave · Bevo Mill District · St. Louis, MO 63116 · Open 7 Days a Week