Casting-Ready Photography for Performers Who Want to Be Seen

Melbourne Actor Headshots

Welcome to Tide Productions - a Melbourne-based production team and a home for natural, cinematic actor headshots. Whether you’re refreshing your portfolio or stepping into the industry for the first time, we create relaxed, expressive portraits that capture the truth of who you are.

No stiff poses.
No awkward smiles.
Just authentic, casting-ready images that help get you noticed.

Why Actors Choose Tide

Industry-Focused

Your photographer (hi - that’s me!) works closely with performers and production teams, so every shot is framed with casting expectations in mind.
Commercial, theatrical, or character-driven - we tailor the session to your goals.

Relaxed, Supportive Direction

You don’t need to know how to pose. We guide you through expression, posture, eyelines, and subtle shifts that bring out your strongest look on camera.

Natural Retouching - True to How You’ll Appear On Camera

Skin stays real, eyes stay alive, and you stay you.
Some performers prefer a very natural finish — and we completely understand. We don’t airbrush to fit unnecessary beauty standards. Instead, our approach mirrors what you’d look like once your scene has been professionally colour graded on set.

The result?
A polished, cinematic look that still feels authentic, alive, and unmistakably you.

Beautiful Studio Spaces Across Melbourne

We shoot in professional photography studios at The Commons - premium, light-filled spaces located in Melbourne’s inner-city creative hubs. Because availability varies, you’ll book your session through Calendly and receive:

The exact confirmed studio location
Photos of the space
Access and parking details

We guarantee all studios are professional, consistent, and casting-friendly.
Your session will always take place at a fully equipped, dedicated photography studio — never a random or unprepared location.

If you prefer to lock in a specific Commons location, just let us know when you book.