Purpose · Portrait & Headshot Photography
Record Portrait & Headshot Photography before works start
Half the work on a pre-refurb record for headshots happens before the camera comes out of the bag. Landlords, contractors and heritage owners need a dated visual record before works start — the shoot is scoped for evidence, not marketing.
Proof
Where this has worked
Records supplied on this basis have been accepted in dilapidations and party-wall disputes.
Context
A pre-refurb record is a coverage discipline.
The short version: 5–10 retouched headshots per sitter, delivered in colour and B&W. Consistency and coverage outrank composition — the pack is evidence first.
Method
How this gets shot
studio-style lighting on location with neutral or branded backgrounds. Consistency and coverage outrank composition — the pack is evidence first.
Captured
What comes back
- Room-by-room wides in a repeatable pattern
- Ceiling and floor detail per room
- Meter cupboards and service risers
- Exterior elevations
- Aerial roof detail where useful
Constraints
What shapes the shoot
- •Every room is covered whether it 'photographs well' or not — the record has to be complete.
- •Frames are date-stamped and metadata is preserved for later legal use.
- •Fixtures and services are captured close, not composed over.
Geography
Where this usually lands
Pre-refurb records around Manchester fit the standard headshots rota.
- Council
- Manchester City Council
- County
- Greater Manchester
- Postcodes
- M1, M2, M3, M4, M15
- Nearest roads
- M60, M62
- Wirral — 5 mi via M53
- Chester — 8 mi via M53
Angles
Three ways this brief lands
01
Coverage tuned to the pre-refurb record rather than a generic headshots template.
02
actor and model portfolio updates
03
founder portraits for press use
FAQs
Questions we hear
How quickly is the record delivered?
Same-week delivery is standard; a compressed 24-hour turnaround is available on request.
Is the record time-stamped?
Yes — every frame carries full EXIF and is delivered inside a manifest that preserves capture order and time.
How many headshots are included?
5 retouched final images per sitter is standard; bulk team rates apply from 8 people.
Do you bring lighting to offices in Manchester?
Yes — a full portable studio travels to every Manchester sitting; a 3m × 3m clear area is enough.
How quickly can I book a headshot session in Manchester?
Most Manchester sittings book within 5–10 working days, with priority slots held for Spinningfields teams.
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Next step
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headshots for a pre-refurb record keeps EXIF, order and completeness front and centre.
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