I shoot the work I’d want of myself.
Headshots and portraits for theater performers, creatives, and artists — made by someone who’s been on the other side of the lens.
I’m Wes — a photographer based in Boston, working with actors, performers, and creative people who need images that actually look like them.
My background isn’t a camera. It’s the stage. I have an MFA in Theater Performance, and most of my closest friends are working actors, directors, and singers in Boston and on tour. That changes how I shoot. I know what casting directors want to see. I know the difference between a headshot that books work and one that gets passed on. I know what it feels like to stand in front of a camera and try to relax on command — and I know how badly that almost never works.
So we don’t do that. My sessions are long enough to warm up, structured enough to come out with real range, and relaxed enough that you’re not performing for the lens — you’re just there. That’s when the good frames happen.
How I work
Every session starts with a short call. I want to know what you’re going up for, what kind of roles you read for, and what about your current headshots isn’t working. We talk wardrobe, we talk vibe, and we make a plan. By the time the camera comes out, we already know what we’re building.
On set: natural light when it serves you, strobes when they don’t. I direct actively — small adjustments, real-time feedback, the same beats I’d give an actor in a scene. You’ll see selects within 48 hours and your fully retouched gallery within a week.
Where I’ve been published
My work and clients have appeared in Vogue, Forbes, Playbill, The Boston Globe, and Broadway.com, among others. I’ve photographed Broadway performers, national tour casts, theater company headshots, and singers and musicians on labels.
Where I shoot
Based in Boston, MA — available across Greater Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and throughout New England. Travel is possible for the right project; reach out and let’s talk.
See the work
Three portfolios, organized by the kind of work you’re after: actor headshots (casting-ready), creative portraits (editorial, for musicians and artists), and professional headshots (LinkedIn, executive bios, teams).
Read before you book
Three short guides I send every client — worth skimming even if we haven’t talked yet: how to prep, what casting directors actually look at, and the wardrobe guide. All three live on the blog.