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.

Why Actors Choose Tide

Industry-Focused

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

Relaxed, Supportive Direction

You don’t need to know how to pose. I’ll guide you through expression, posture, eyeline, and subtle shifts that bring out your strongest look/s on camera.

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

Our approach mirrors what you’d look like professionally colour graded on set, as requested and preferred by most agents and casting directors. If you have something else in mind, please just let me know.

Beautiful Studio Space in South Melbourne.

Our Melbourne studio is held at 101 Moray Street, South Melbourne.

Our studio includes a hair and make up station, steamer, 2 clothing racks, and water: both filtered and sparkling. We also have a kitchen right outside so you are welcome to a free coffee or tea to help relax (or energise) your time. We also have a wide range of paper roll backdrops (see below).

Parking tip:
The easiest (and free for 90 minutes) parking is the underground Coles car park at 229 Coventry Street, South Melbourne. Paid street parking is available around 101 Moray Street, though limited - we recommend the Coles car park to keep things stress-free.

Rather shoot outdoors?

Say less. Email carolyn@tideproductions.com and we’ll chat! Prices start at $330- for 45 mins including 6 edited images of your choice.

NEW: HALF HALF FRIDAYS.

Keen beans for the weekend; let’s celebrate! Book your Headshot session for any FRIDAY of 2026 and enjoy 50% off the Headshot fee.

Use code FRIDAY60 for 60 min sessions or FRIDAY90 for 90 min sessions at checkout.

(If used for any other booking day, you will be invoiced the remaining headshot fee and your session will not be confirmed until full invoice is paid.) Bookings can be made any day, however your session must take place on a Friday to be eligible for the discount.