Los Angeles, California · Est. 2010
Los Angeles Headshot Photography
by Joshua Michael Shelton
Casting-ready actor headshots and modern corporate portraits — natural, confident, and cinematic.
Joshua Michael Shelton
A Los Angeles photographer, director, and creative director with 18+ years shaping portraits the way magazines and films do — clarity, intention, and story. Every Headshots LA session is shot personally by Joshua in his Downtown LA studio, with your gallery delivered within 24 hours.
- 18+Years Experience
- 2010Headshots LA Founded
- 24 hrGallery Delivery
Headshots for every kind of career
One studio, one photographer, and a look tailored to exactly how you’ll be seen and cast.
Actor & Theatrical
Casting-ready theatrical and film looks that match how you’ll actually be cast — with look planning and real direction in front of the camera.
Book actor headshots →Corporate & Business
From a single portrait to a full executive-team refresh, in-studio or on location, with consistent lighting and fast turnaround.
Book business headshots →LinkedIn Headshots
Polished, approachable profile photos built for LinkedIn, company sites, press features, and speaking engagements.
Book LinkedIn headshots →Commercial
Bright, approachable, energetic images for commercial casting, brand campaigns, and advertising.
See commercial work →Modeling Digitals
Clean, honest agency-ready digitals with simple styling and natural retouching — ready to submit the same week.
Book digitals →Downtown LA Studio
A private studio one block from LA Live, with easy parking and Metro access — plus on-location options across LA.
Visit the studio →The work speaks first
Actors, executives, and models — photographed at our Downtown LA studio.
Actors & Modeling
Casting-ready · tap a photo to view the full portfolio
Business & Corporate
Studio & on-location · tap a photo to view the full portfolio
Names you know, in front of my lens
A selection of the actors, artists, and public figures I’ve photographed in Los Angeles.
Simple, transparent pricing
Every session includes wardrobe guidance, real on-camera direction, and a fast online gallery. Packages from $99 — with options for LinkedIn, business, actors, and modeling.
Actor — 2 Look
- 2 retouched images
- 2 looks · 300+ per look
- Wardrobe consult
- 24-hour gallery
Frequently asked questions
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Where is your studio located?
Downtown Los Angeles
1130 S Flower St, Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90015
One block from LA Live, Crypto.com Arena, and the LA Convention Center — easily reached via the Metro Pico Station.
Hours: Mon–Sun, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: 626-247-3873
Follow along on @headshot_la
New sessions, behind-the-scenes, and casting tips — see the latest work, then get on the calendar.
Ready for a headshot that gets you seen?
Book your Downtown LA session online in under two minutes.
Book Your SessionHeadshot tips & studio notes
Casting advice, wardrobe direction, and behind-the-scenes from the Downtown LA studio.
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