Behind JC Headshots
Hi, I’m Jon. A creative who’s spent decades behind the camera, and eventually learned what it really means to step in front of it.
For many years, I worked behind the lens of global advertising campaigns, creating portraits of people like Sir David Attenborough, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and other world-recognised names. My focus was precision, lighting and excellence: helping people look confident, composed, and professional. I understood the mechanics of a great portrait inside out.
But when the camera turned toward me, everything changed.
Like many of the people I work with today, I felt uncomfortable being seen. I avoided it. I questioned it. I told myself my work should speak for me.
What I didn't realise at the time was that my discomfort wasn't about the camera, it was about visibility. About being seen honestly, without a role to hide behind.
That experience changed how I understand portraiture.
Because most people don't struggle with photography itself.
They struggle with the feeling of exposure.
With the fear of being judged, misrepresented, or asked to perform.
I’ve stood in your shoes with all those thoughts, worries, and concerns. But I also know how quickly it dissolves when someone creates the right environment - one built on trust, presence, and care. When the pressure lifts, something real emerges. Confidence stops being something you try to project, and becomes something you feel.
That understanding is at the heart of JC Headshots.
This isn't about fixing people or manufacturing confidence.
It's about creating space for self-recognition.
Over the years, l've photographed individuals in situations where there was no time to warm up, no margin for error. Moments that demanded immediate trust and connection.
But here’s the truth: presence matters more than process. Connection doesn’t need hours. It needs attention, empathy, and calm. Someone who can create trust — quickly and quietly.
That’s what I bring to every session: calm under pressure, clarity in chaos, and the ability to draw out the real person, even in the most uncomfortable or time-sensitive moments.
Because I know what it feels like to resist being seen, and the power of finally showing up.
That’s why JC Headshots exists: for individuals who want to be represented with honesty and dignity. CEOs, leaders, actors, public figures, and professionals who care deeply about how they are seen, but don't want to perform for the camera.
My role is simple: to guide you into ease, remove the pressure, and reflect back the truth and beauty that already exist.
Because a portrait, at its best, doesn't just change how others see you.
It transforms how you see and honour yourself.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
25+ yrs
INDIVIDUALS WE’VE EMPOWERED
1000+
BRANDS DEVELOPED AND COUNTING
100+
What JC Headshots is known for
Helping even the most camera-shy individuals feel at ease, grounded, and quietly confident.
Clear, intuitive guidance that removes pressure and allows you to relax into yourself.
Drawing on decades of experience photographing high-profile individuals to create portraits that feel natural, composed, and true.
Using advertising-grade lighting, equipment, and refined retouching - always in service of honesty, not perfection.
Portrait sessions that feel calm and human, more like a relaxed conversation with a friend than a photoshoot.
Efficient, respectful experiences that honour your time without rushing the moment.
What we believe
Photography is deeply personal.
The way someone is photographed can shape how they see themselves.
How they show up.
How comfortable they feel being visible.
How confidently they step forward.
How they lead.
We take that responsibility seriously.
We also believe that people don't need to be fixed, posed, or performed.
They need to feel safe enough to be seen.
That's why our process is calm, intentional, and guided - designed to remove the feeling of exposure and replace it with ease.
We handle every detail quietly and thoughtfully, so you can simply arrive as you are. As a portrait should never ask you to become someone else.
It should reveal the truth and beauty that already exist and leave you seeing yourself with greater clarity, dignity, and self-honour.
The Team Behind Every Image
Andrew
Studio and Account Manager
Andrew ensures the flawless coordination and success of every aspect of your experience at JC Headshots.
With a meticulous eye for detail and a genuine commitment to client care, Andrew oversees everything from scheduling and logistics to studio operations and on-set wellbeing. His thoughtful approach ensures each client feels supported, comfortable, and fully looked after throughout their time with us.
By managing the finer details with precision and calm, Andrew allows the creative team to remain fully focused on what matters most - capturing you at your very best.
Kate
Head of Post Production
Kate leads post-production at JC Headshots, overseeing a highly skilled team of retouchers dedicated to delivering exceptional final imagery.
With a deep understanding of photographic principles and a refined creative eye, Kate ensures every image is treated with precision and care - enhancing each photograph while preserving a natural, authentic finish. Her approach balances technical excellence with sensitivity, ensuring the final result still feels unmistakably you.
Through thoughtful leadership and exacting standards, Kate guarantees a post-production process that is seamless, efficient, and perfectly aligned with each client's vision.
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You deserve headshots and portraiture that exceed expectations. That starts with having the right photographer by your side. We work with individuals who share our values and vision, taking on only a select number of projects to ensure every collaboration receives the focus and attention it deserves.
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