Hello, I'm Vanessa
So a little bit about me...
I'm from Manchester and I am a photographer, filmmaker and actor and Valentine isn't my actual surname (shush..) I grew up in Australia, love roast dinners and I am an expert at making margaritas- its all about the infused sugar syrup. I have a sassy 13 year daughter and a one eyed Persian cat called Jasper who thinks he's a dog.
I started acting professionally as teenager, appearing in 60's police drama 'Heartbeat' for 4 years before joining the cast of 'Waterloo Road' and more recently I starred in Coronation Street. Alongside my acting I inherited my grandfathers passion for photographer and lucky for me- his old film camera and haven't looked back and established Vanessa Valentine Photography in 2009.
I LOVE people and I LOVE taking photos of people. I tend to get very excited when doing so. My husband always says I fall in love with everyone's face who sits for me....it's totally true.
In late 2024, I was one of 6 emerging directors accepted onto the Warner Bros Directors Program which lead to me becoming a shadow director on Season 17 of Waterloo Road. A full circle moment for me. That skill of directing young performers and established actors is what sets me apart from other headshot photographers, as I always know how to get the best out of my clients and put them at ease and I truly understand how important your headshot is. It is your passport for opening closed doors in an oversubscribed industry.
I pride myself on taking headshots that look actually like you-on a really great day. I work from home, indoors with natural light and I am DBS checked.
Image credit:Clare Walsh