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faq's
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why should I trust akta with my headshots/reels?We are constantly in contact with some of the biggest casting directors and agencies in the business to make sure that we deliver the kind of headshots and reels that the industry wants to see.
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where are you based?Notting Hill... Like the film! Look at our Contact page for more details.
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how can I reschedule?Please email us (info@aktaphotography.com) 72 hours prior to your original session to avoid the rescheduling fee with your preferred rescheduling date. Select an alternative date from our calendar: Headshots Reels
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do you have wheelchair access?Yes we do!
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how do I pay?We require payment in advance, in full at the time of booking.
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how do I know you won't run off with my money?Maybe we will...
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can I pay in instalments?Yes you can! Check out our pay monthly page for more details.
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can I get a refund if I need to cancel?Your payment is non refundable, however, you may reschedule at no extra cost up to 72 hours prior to your shoot.
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how many actors do you photograph?5 a day 35 a week. 151 a month. 1820 a year... 💁♀️
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what does akta mean?Actor, silly!
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how do I get on the billboard?Bring gifts.
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how much?Headshots are £299.
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how can I reschedule?Please email us (info@aktaphotography.com) 72 hours prior to your original session to avoid the rescheduling fee with your preferred rescheduling date. Select an alternative date from our calendar: Headshots Reels
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how long does a session take?Normally about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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how many photos do I get?We'll send you a gallery of the best 100 images, you choose your 3 favourites.
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when will I receive my pictures?You'll receive your gallery same day, and then the edits can take up to 14 days from your submission.
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what should I wear?We're far more interested in you than the characters you'd like to play so please bring a range of outfits that you love and that think represents you authentically. We will help you narrow it down on the day so bring too much. Small logos are easy to remove, big ones are harder. Some patterns work, others don't. No period outfits. Jackets are also a no, but we do love a shacket. Don't be afraid of making bold choices, if you're not sure, bring it a long and we'll help!
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can you edit my spots out?Yes, we're magic like that.
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can I keep all the photos?In a word yes… but they’re not free. Your complete collection of high-res photos, cropped and colour graded is available for £74.99 or you can purchase them raw for £49.99.
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do you shoot outside?Nah, our studio's too sexy to sit empty.
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how long do you keep the photos?6 months.
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if I don't want my photos edited can I have extras for free?Nope.
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what if I don't like the shots?Both of our photographers have been published in Vogue... You will.
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how much?AktaReels are £374.
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how long is the session?Roughly 2 hours, most of the time we will have everything finished in 1 and a half, but we like to have a buffer of 30 minutes!
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what is an AktaReel?An AktaReel is a showreel made up of 2 monologues, shot cinematically and edited together.
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how can I reschedule?Please email us (info@aktaphotography.com) 72 hours prior to your original session to avoid the rescheduling fee with your preferred rescheduling date. Select an alternative date from our calendar: Headshots Reels
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how many takes do I get?You get 6 takes of each monologue. But don't worry, we're not Nazi's. If you mess up, we'll go again.
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does it have to be monologues or can I film a scene?At the moment, it's just monologues... But we're working on it. Watch this space.
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what should I wear?Same as headshots, bring too much and we'll help you decide. Nothing distracting. Just touch of character.
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do you film outside?Nope.
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how long does it take for my reel to come back to me?Edits take up to a month after the session.
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what is TeamAkta?TeamAkta is a monthly subscription that gives you access to everything we offer. For £58.99 per month, we will shoot your headshots every year, make a new AktaReel for you every year and give you unlimited free access to our self-tape studio and workshops. You also get access to all of us here at akta. We're on your side so if you ever need anyone in your corner, we're here to help.
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do you provide a reader for the self-tapes?Yup. But if you'd rather bring your own, that's okay too!
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can I cancel my subscription?Because headshots and reels are included, no. But you can pause for up to three months if monies are tight.
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how much?£58.99 a month
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how much?Up to you...
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what does PWYC stand for?Pay What You Can.
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is there a minimum?There's no minimum. We believe you should have to save up for your headshots, but that saving should be proportional to your circumstances.
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is a PWYC session different to normal?No they are exactly the same. The team members who make the decision won't be present on the day so no one at your shoot will even know you are a PWYC client.
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how do I know if I'm eligible?You are. This opportunity is open to absolutely everyone ❤️
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