Welcome to AktaPhotography. By accessing or using our website (www.aktaphotography.com) and services, you agree to the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you should not use our services.

 

1. Business Details

• Business Name: AktaPhotography

• Locations:

  • Great Western Studios, 65 Alfred Road, London

  • Netil House, Westgate Street, London

2. Services Offered

Headshots

 

AktaPhotography headshots deliver high-quality images that clients can use for their spotlight or portfolio. These headshots are crafted to authentically showcase the client's appearance, offering casting agents an accurate representation of their look.

• One-hour session includes three edited images.

• We aim to shoot three looks during the session.

• Additional images can be purchased at an extra cost. We should have a note on the whole gallery not being included perhaps I sorry I’m not too sure what you mean. “Additional images and the entire gallery can be purchased at an additional cost”?

• Edited images will be delivered within two weeks of receiving the client’s selected favorites.

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AktaReels

AktaPhotography reels are showreels designed to highlight a client’s best performance. These reels are intended to be uploaded to the client’s Spotlight profile or portfolio, serving as a professional showcase of their talent to casting directors and industry professionals. AktaPhotography offers two distinct AktaReel options: the Monologue Reel and the Duologue Reel.

 

Monologue Reels

• One-hour session to record one monologue (up to 3 minutes).

• Monologues exceeding 3 minutes will be cut to fit within the three minute timeframe.

• Clients must source their own monologue. 

• Clients will work with an AktaPhotography director for their shoot. Clients will be unable to bring their own director. 

• Final edit delivered within two weeks of receiving the selected take or booking date.

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Duologue Reels

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• One-hour session to record one scene (up to 3 minutes).

• One actor will be on-screen, and the second actor will feed lines off-screen.

• Clients must source their own scene and acting partner.

• Clients will work with an AktaPhotography director for their shoot. Clients will be unable to bring their own director. 

• Upgrade available for two actors on-screen (£49).

• Final edit delivered within two weeks of receiving the selected take or booking date.

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SongReels

 

AktaPhotography SongReels are high-quality recordings designed to showcase clients' singing abilities in a polished and professional manner. We offer two options: the SongReel Audio version and the SongReel Video version. The Pay What You Can SongReels Initiative is available exclusively for the audio version; however, clients have the option to upgrade to the video version after booking.

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SongReels Audio 

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• One-hour session for two 1-minute song excerpts.

• Clients must email .wav files for backing tracks to info@aktaphotography.com prior to the session.

• Clients will be working with an AktaPhotography director. Clients will be unable to bring their own director/vocal coach.

• Final edit delivered within two weeks of the session date.

• This service does not include video. To include video, clients must upgrade or purchase the SongReels Video service.

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SongReels Video

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• One-hour session for two 1-minute song excerpts.

• Clients must email .wav files for backing tracks to info@aktaphotography.com prior to the session.

• Clients will be working with an AktaPhotography director. Clients will be unable to bring their own director/vocal coach.

• Final edit delivered within two weeks of the session date.

• Client will receive a video reel within two weeks of the session date.

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VoiceReels

AktaPhotography VoiceReels are crafted to showcase clients' vocal talents for the voice-over industry, providing a professional recording to share with casting agents. The VoiceReel service includes an audio recording, with an option to upgrade to a video version for enhanced presentation.

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• One-hour session to record five 30-45 second scripts under a single theme.

• Themes cannot be mixed, and clients must source their own scripts.

• Clients will be working with an AktaPhotography director. Clients will be unable to bring their own director/vocal coach.

• Clients may send specific music or sound effects in .wav format to info@aktaphotography.com. 

• Upgrade to video VoiceReel available (£49).

• Final edit delivered within two weeks of the session date.

 

Limitless Headshots

AktaPhotography Limitless Headshots provide clients with the flexibility to return for "top-up" sessions, ensuring their headshots remain current and up-to-date.

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• Initial session includes a one-hour session with three edited images.

• Clients can book top-up sessions for 12 months from the purchase date.

• Top-up sessions include a one-hour session, two looks, and one edited image.

• Top-up sessions are subject to legitimate needs (e.g., significant appearance changes such as changes to hairstyle or removal of braces). AktaPhotography reserves the right to question and deny excessive or unwarranted bookings. 

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Self-Tape Studio

AktaPhotography Self-Tape Studio provides actors with a professional space to record high-quality self-tapes for casting calls. An active membership is required to access and book this service.

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• Sessions are subject to availability.

• Self-Tape sessions last an hour.

• Rushes are sent to client within 24 hours of the session date and time.

• All future booked sessions will be cancelled if membership is unpaid.

 

 

3. Rescheduling and Cancellation

• All bookings - including deposits - are non-refundable.

• Headshots, SongReel and VoiceReel Sessions: Can be rescheduled for a £20 fee up to 72 hours before the session.

• AktaReel Sessions: Can be rescheduled for a £20 fee up to one month before the session. Requests made between one month and 25 hours prior to the session will incur a £50 fee.

• Requests within 24 hours: Subject to a £75 fee or loss of deposit.

• A second reschedule will result in a flat rate of £50, unless the request falls within 24 hours of the session date, in which this will cost £75.

• Lateness exceeding 20 minutes will result in session cancellation without a refund.

• In emergencies, contact us immediately at +44 (0) 7465 760 875.

4. Usage Terms

• Clients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during sessions.

• AktaPhotography reserves the right to deny service to clients displaying inappropriate, disruptive, or disrespectful behaviour. Clients displaying this type of behaviour will be asked to leave and will not be refunded.

 

5. Intellectual Property

• All content created by AktaPhotography remains the intellectual property of AktaPhotography. When media is purchased from AktaPhotography, the client acquires the rights to use the media but does not own its copyright. The copyright is retained exclusively by AktaPhotography.

• Clients may request the deletion of their content by emailing info@aktaphotography.com. 

• Clients may request the removal of their content from AktaPhotography’s social media or website by contacting info@aktaphotography.com.

 

 

6. Liability Disclaimer

• AktaPhotography is not responsible for errors, omissions, or delays caused by circumstances beyond our control.

• Clients are responsible for sourcing required materials (e.g., scripts, monologues, acting partners, backing tracks).

 

 

7. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes will be resolved exclusively in the courts of England and Wales.

 

8. Contact Information

• Email: info@aktaphotography.com

• Phone: +44 (0) 7465 760 875 

 

By booking a session with AktaPhotography, you agree to these terms and conditions. Thank you for choosing AktaPhotography for your professional media needs.