Your Best Look, Industry-Ready.
Digitals and headshots that show you at your most compelling — with accurate skin tone, expert guidance, and the natural confidence agencies and casting directors want to see.
Your Best Look, Industry-Ready.
Digitals and headshots that show you at your most compelling — with the natural confidence agencies want to see.
Your Career Deserves
a Photographer Who
Knows the Industry.
Too many aspiring models spend hundreds on photos agencies can't use — over-retouched glamour shots, wrong framing, or studios that upsell the moment you walk in. We do things differently.
Clean digitals that meet submission standards for Scout, HMM, JE Model Management and more.
We guide every pose and expression. Most clients say they forgot to be nervous.
All packages and add-on pricing are listed on our website before you book. No hidden fees, no contracts, no surprises.
Select your favorites right after the session — no waiting days for photos you can't remember.
Professional studio in San Mateo · Serving the entire Bay Area
Model & Actor Packages
- Session Time: 60 minutes (40 minutes of shooting + 20 minutes for On-site Selection)
- Includes up to 2 outfits
- Location: 1 location — Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply based on distance)
- Captures: Up to 100 photos
- Delivery: 4 magazine-level retouched photos
Ideal For: Models, actors, creatives, and professionals seeking polished, editorial-style portraits for portfolios, casting, and personal branding.
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- Session Time: 90 minutes (60 minutes of shooting + 30 minutes for On-site Selection)
- Includes up to 4 outfits
- Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 30 minutes
- Location: 1 location — Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply based on distance)
- Captures: Up to 200 photos
- Delivery: 8 magazine-level retouched photos
Ideal For: Public-facing creatives and KOLs building a recognizable, fashion-led personal image for media, campaigns, and portfolios.
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- Session Time: 4 hours (3 hours of shooting + 1 hour for On-site Selection)
- Includes up to 8 outfits
- Pre-shoot Consultation: Up to 45 minutes + unlimited text support
- Location: 2 locations — Studio, Outdoor, or On-Location (Travel fee may apply based on distance)
- Captures: Up to 300+ photos
- Delivery: 12 magazine-level retouched photos
Ideal For: Creative individuals building a multi-scene visual narrative with both atmospheric studio images and organic, location-based moments.
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- For custom model or actor sessions, agency submissions, portfolio updates, editorial campaigns, or small-team collaborations (styling + set design + wardrobe + location + retouching).
- Tell us your goals, references, intended usage, timeline, and locations—we'll create a custom photography plan and quote tailored to your needs.
Want More Images?
Each package includes the retouched images listed above. Additional images from your session are available for purchase.
Makeup
Basic touch-up available on set. Professional makeup artist referrals available upon request.
Delivery
All images delivered digitally within 3–7 business days. Printed products also available through our online gallery.
Digitals, Headshots &
Portfolio Sessions
From clean agency digitals to expressive theatrical headshots, we create the exact images your career needs — whether you're just starting or updating your book.
Clean, minimal images showing your natural look — structure, proportions, and presence. What agencies need to evaluate you accurately. Includes full-body, half-body, and headshot angles.
Expression, personality, and range — the images casting directors use to imagine you in a role. Tailored lighting and wardrobe for your commercial or theatrical type.
Multi-look sessions to build or refresh your book. Studio and outdoor settings, multiple wardrobe changes, and images ready for agency submission or comp card printing.
How to Prepare
- Bring more than you think you need. Even if your package says 2 outfits, bring 5–6 options. We'll help you pick what works best on camera under our lighting — some fabrics and colors read very differently in the studio.
- Digitals are minimal on purpose. Agencies want fitted basics — white or black tank, clean jeans. No logos, no busy patterns. The focus is your look, not your wardrobe.
- Actor headshots = your casting type. Bring solid-color tops in different tones. Think about the roles you're going for — a warm sweater reads very differently from a crisp button-down.
- Keep your look current. Come as you'd show up to a casting tomorrow. If you're planning a major hair change, either do it before the shoot or after — not the week of.
- We handle the hard part. You don't need to practice poses or watch YouTube tutorials. Our photographer directs every angle, every expression. Just show up, and we'll take it from there.
Bay Area Modeling Agencies
Preparing submissions? Here are reputable agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our digitals and headshots are formatted to meet their submission requirements.
Model & Actor Digitals Bay Area
Clean, agency-ready digitals for models and actors.
Why Professional Modeling & Actor Photography Matter
Your photos are often the first—and sometimes only—chance to be noticed.
Agencies review hundreds of submissions every week. Professional images ensure your appearance, presence, and personality are represented clearly and honestly, following industry standards.
Professional photography doesn’t try to impress—it creates clarity. And clarity opens doors.
Model Digitals & Actor Headshots
in the Bay Area
Luminous Space is a professional model and actor photography studio in San Mateo, serving aspiring and signed talent across the San Francisco Bay Area. We specialize in agency-ready model digitals, actor headshots for commercial and theatrical casting, comp card photography, and complete portfolio sessions.
Whether you're preparing submissions for Bay Area agencies like Scout, HMM, or JE Model Management, or building a portfolio for representation in Los Angeles and New York, our studio delivers clean, industry-standard images with professional posing direction, accurate skin tones, and same-day proofing — so you leave with exactly what you need.
Why Choose Luminous Space
Our photographers are award-winning artists with international exhibition experience.
We guide you through every step of the shoot, helping you relax, build confidence, and bring out your strongest presence on camera — so you never feel stiff or nervous.
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FAQs
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Model & actor photography exists to help professionals in modeling or acting get seen and booked. These images are not just “nice pictures”—they serve a very specific purpose in the industry.
For Models:
Portfolio building: Show agencies your look, proportions, and presence.
Digitals / Polaroids: Clean, natural images that let agencies see your true appearance.
Casting submissions: Professional photos increase the chances of being noticed.
For Actors:
Headshots: Show your personality, emotional range, and casting type.
Casting submissions: Help directors imagine you in roles.
Commercial / lifestyle shoots: Highlight versatility for auditions or campaigns.
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Absolutely. We’ll guide you through every step—posing, expressions, and pacing—to help you relax quickly and capture your most natural yet professional self. Many of our clients achieve stunning results on their very first shoot!
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Yes! All shoots include same-day photo selection, allowing you to immediately view the previews and choose the images you’d like retouched. This greatly speeds up post-shoot communication and turnaround.
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Absolutely! We offer a variety of backgrounds, including white, gray, and black, all in an editorial magazine-style lighting setup. You can choose during booking or discuss your preference before the session.
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Retouched photos are usually delivered within 10 business days. If you have urgent needs, we also offer an expedited 48-hour delivery option for $200.
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Yes! Additional options include:
$50 per extra raw photo
$99 per retouched photo
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Pre-Session Planning: We'll discuss your goals and visual direction, and can provide styling suggestions and moodboard references.
Shoot Day: Typically a 2–3 hour session, including multiple outfits, scene changes, and guided posing.
On-Site Selection: After shooting, we’ll go through the photos with you to pick the ones for retouching.
Final Delivery: Finished retouched images are delivered within 10 business days. Expedited delivery is available upon request.
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Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own stylist. We’re also happy to recommend our trusted professional hair and makeup team. Our goal is to help you present your best self on camera.
If you have any specific visual ideas, brand stories, or creative concepts, feel free to share them in advance—we’ll work closely with you to bring your unique vision to life.
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We offer 2 rounds of free revisions. Any further changes beyond that will incur a small editing fee per request.
What Our Clients Say
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“I’ve had headshots and digitals taken before, but this session completely changed how I see myself in front of the camera. The direction was clear, and the results felt authentic. Agencies finally see the real me.”
OliviaSofia L., Model
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“The team made me feel completely at ease. My modeling digitals came out exactly how agencies want to see me—natural, clean, and professional. I finally feel confident sending my portfolio out.”
DanielJackson R., Model
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“The session helped me see myself differently. The team guided me patiently, and the final images are professional, real, and exactly what agencies need. It was worth every minute.”
Ethan P., Actor
