Child Actor Headshots
in Calgary
True-to-life headshots built for agency submissions and auditions.
Multiple looks, expressions, and fast delivery of printed and web-ready files.
Best time to book
From toddler to teen, refresh every 12 months as they grow
Session length
45–60 minutes covering several looks
What's included
Multiple looks & backgrounds
Where
Our Beltline studio, Calgary
Headshots that look like your child on their best day
Casting directors and agents aren't looking for glamour, they're looking for your child. A great child actor headshot is true-to-life: bright eyes, honest expression, and a look that walks into the audition room and matches the kid on the page.
We shoot for agency submissions and auditions, with a range of expressions across simple backgrounds that keep the focus on your child. Light retouching only: no one should be surprised when your kid walks in.
Sessions are quick and play-based, because nobody's best expression happens under pressure. You'll leave with a selection of images to agency specs, delivered fast so you never miss a submission deadline.
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From discovery call to submission-ready
Agencies move fast, and so do kids. Here's how we get from first conversation to finished, agency-ready headshots without missing a deadline.
Start with a discovery call01Discovery Call≈ 20 minutes · Phone or video
We plan the looks, backgrounds, and crops around exactly what the submission needs.
02Simple, Age-Appropriate StylingStyling guide · Keep-it-simple advice
Solid colours, clean lines, no distracting props. We guide wardrobe choices so casting focuses on your child's face. Hair stays as it naturally is; the headshot should match the audition-room kid.
03Shoot DayBeltline studio · 45–60 minutes
We move through looks fast while the energy is high. Big commercial smiles, quiet theatrical looks, and everything in between.
04Selectiongallery · Expert retouching
You pick the finalists from your gallery right after the session; we deliver web-ready files to agency specifications, with light retouching only.
05Fast DeliveryDeadline-friendly
Final files land in your inbox fast so you can submit on time, with printed versions available through the studio when you want them framed for the audition bag.
Keepsakes beyond the submission
Headshots are for agents, but these products are for you. Alongside submission files, we finish favourites as albums, framed portraits, and folio boxes for home.
Fine Art Albums
A hand-bound album of their headshots through the years, from first audition to landing the role.
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Framed Wall Art
A favourite portrait, museum-grade framed and hung at home. The role model they see every day.
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Folio & Reveal Boxes
Matted archival prints in a handcrafted box, perfect for agents, grandparents, and the memory box.
Explore the productsAwards & Recognition
Amanda is an award-winning photographer serving Calgary, AB, and the surrounding areas. Her images have won the AFNS Award and international competitions, ranked among the NAPCP's Top 100 artists, and appeared everywhere from TV to city billboards. Experience your child's session benefits from directly.
Three Best Rated®
Rated among the best 3 newborn photographers in Calgary since 2023.
AFNS Award — 2021
Three of Amanda's images won the AFNS international newborn photography award.
Top 100 Featured Artists
Named to the NAPCP's Top 100 featured artists list in 2018 and 2019.
Editorial Features
Featured imagery including a London Drugs campaign on billboards, buses, and flyers.
Trusted by Calgary's
performing families
This is the 3rd time we have used Amanda for our kids' photoshoots. Amanda is extremely professional, very patient and handles your newborn with such care. Each time our photos have turned out absolutely amazing and she provides such a good variety of shots. Can't recommend Amanda enough and we know we will be back for more family photo sessions.
Amanda has been a pleasure to work with. She made my daughter very comfortable for the photos and she was smiling throughout. Every single photo turned out to be amazing. Became very hard for us to choose the best ones as Amanda captured so many beautiful moments. Would love to work with her again in the future on any opportunity we get.
My family and I had an excellent experience with Amanda for our family photo shoot. She is a true experienced professional who managed to make my two little girls feel comfortable during our session and our photos turned out wonderful. Her studio is clean and there are also toys available to keep the little ones occupied when needed.
The best photographer in Calgary! I couldn't recommend it more!
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Child headshot questions, answered
What's the right age for child actor headshots?
Any age from toddlers through teens. If your child is old enough to respond to prompts and games, we can capture usable expressions. Babies and young toddlers work too, though agencies usually expect refreshed images more frequently at those ages.
How often should headshots be refreshed?
Kids change fast. As a rule of thumb: every 6–12 months for children under five, and whenever their look changes meaningfully, like a new haircut, lost teeth, or a growth spurt that no longer matches the photo.
Do you follow agency requirements for retouching?
Yes. Agencies universally want true-to-life images. Heavy retouching can get a submission rejected. We deliver clean, lightly retouched files in the crop sizes and formats your agency or casting call specifies.
What should my child wear?
Simple, solid-coloured tops that suit the looks you need. Bright and cheerful for commercial, softer neutrals for theatrical. Bring a couple of options; we'll finalize at the session and keep props out of the frame.
How many looks do we get?
Most sessions cover two to four looks within an hour, which is plenty for a typical agency submission. If your agent has requested something specific, tell us at the discovery call and we'll build the shot list around it.
How fast is the turnaround?
Selection happens right after the session, and final edited images are usually delivered within 7 days.
Ready for submission-ready headshots?
Tell us your child's age and your agency's requirements. The discovery call is free and we'll map out the looks your submission needs.
Book a Discovery CallBook your child's headshot session
Tell me about your young performer. Their age, their agency, the roles they're going for, and I'll personally reply within one business day.
Get in touch with Amanda
Your child's age, agency requirements, every little detail. Tell me as much or as little as you like.
Thank you, friend.
Your enquiry has been received. Amanda will personally reach out within one business day to find your perfect date.
