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Featured Actor Jacqueline Leonard

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Short Biography

Jacqueline left L.A.M.D.A in the mid 90’s taking with her the “Michael Warre Best Actress Award”. After walking the boards at the R.S.C. her first television role was a film for the BBC called Momenti  Mori , alongside Maggie Smith and Zoe Wannamaker.

She went on to roles in May to December, A Time to Dance, Inspector Morse and Peak Practice 1993 to 1996, where she played Sarah Preston for four series. Following this she was cast as Lorraine Wicks in the BBC soap EastEnders for which she played the role from 1996 to 1998.

Leonard subsequently went onto appear in Doctors where she played one of the original characters Dr Caroline Powers from 2000 to 2002 and was nominated for “Best Actress”. Nice Guy Eddie followed and many other dramas including The Bill, Maise Raine,The Courtroom, Goldplated, Hollyoaks, Waterloo Road, and Holby City, to name a few.In 2007, Leonard joined the cast of Scottish soap opera River City playing Lydia Murdoch for 3 years.

Her film credits include Chaplin, ID, There’s Only One Jimmy Grimble and The Wicker Tree. On stage she has appeared in Look Back in Anger, The Taming of the Shrew, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, A Clockwork Orange, Wuthering Heights and Behind the Green Curtain.

In 2014, it was announced that Jacqueline was joining the cast of Coronation Street as Linda Hancock, the ex-wife of established character Owen Armstrong and made her first appearance in February 2015. (Colin Boulter)

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Testimonial about our Actor Headshot Photography Service

Colin is not only an incredible photographer, but an absolute blast to shoot with! I was at his studio a whole afternoon and I never stopped laughing. He makes you feel comfortable and gives great direction. As an actress you’d think I love having my photo taken – well I don’t!! But with Colin it was fun! He chatted about everything and why he was taking a photograph in a particular way. His amazing eye for light and colour brings your essence out through the shot, giving you a headshot that not only looks great, but speaks to what makes you uniquely you ! Nothing was too much trouble and importantly, Colin never rushed you if you needed to make changes with hair and makeup! I love my new Spotlight pictures! Can’t recommend him enough!

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Featured Actor Megan Hobday

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Biography

Having been acting from a very young age it has always been a passion, I attend classes at carol Godbys theatre workshop in bury. After finishing studying performing arts, acting at college and graduating with distinctions I am ready to continue to develop my skills and break into the industry to pursue my career as an actress. (Colin Boulter) (Colin Boulter)

Testimonial

After searching for months for the right photographer and getting no where, a friend recommended Colin and after just one look into his work I knew he was prefect.

I was very apprehensive because I had never had Head shots taken before but from the moment I met him he put me at ease making me feel comfortable and confident. My session with Colin was amazing, I found myself constantly smiling and laughing with him. He truly captured my personality within each of my photos by taking his time to get to know me as not only a person but a performer. I Couldn’t recommend him enough and will most definitely be using his services again.

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Featured Actor Lorraine Dallas

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Biography

Lorraine is originally from Northern Ireland. Trained in both Belfast and London. Worked in America for several years before landing in Manchester having accepted a part in Cracker. Lorraine has worked in television and theatre for over 25 years.

Stage credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Way of the World, Murdered to Death, Cabaret and Scrooge the musical. Television credits include Brookside, The Russ Abbot Madhouse, Bands of Gold, Cold Feet, Bob and Rose, Moll Flanders and Shameless

Most recently Lorraine has filmed as a Surgical Matron in the Steve Stone psychological film Extremis due for release this year

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Testimonial : What Lorraine said about our Service

Having spent almost twelve months trying to find the right photographer for my shoot I saw one of Colin’s photos and just had to find him. My agent wanted a softer look however this was not being captured on photographs. I knew instantly Colin was the best photographer to achieve the look I needed. Having chatted to him on the phone his professionalism shone through. On the day I was made to feel a million dollars and the shoot was really relaxed and fun. With great enthusiasm Colin used natural light and styling to achieve different looks that even surprised me. I have done many shots with many photographers but Colin’s pictures are truly the best. He is a very charismatic and an extremely talented guy. I won’t be letting anyone else do my headshots from now on.

 

 

 

Performer Portraits Stéphane Rancourt, The Hallé Orchestra, Principle Oboe

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Biography

Stéphane Rancourt was born in Canada, where he studied with Jacques Simard, at the Conservatoire de Musique de Quebec, and in Europe, with Thomas Indermuhle, at the Rotterdam Konservatorium and the Staatliche Hochschule fur Musik in Karlsruhe.

In Canada, he was the first oboist to win the Sylva Gelber Award, given by the Canada Council for the Arts, and was also the prizewinner of the 1991 Prix d`Europe.

As an orchestra player and soloist, he has performed in most European countries as well as South America, Russia, Canada, Japan and Australia.

Before taking up his appointment as Principal Oboe with the Halle Orchestra in 2003, he was Principal Oboe with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra for 8 years.

His discography includes Alan Rawsthorne’s Oboe Concerto, nominated for a Gramophone Award, Samuel Barber’s Canzonetta for oboe and string orchestra and Capricorn Concerto, selected as a Gramophone ‘Editors Choice’.

Under the Halle label, He has recorded Vaughan Williams Oboe Concerto, and recently, under NMC label, he recorded a live performance of: Apollinaire’s Bird, by John Casken, a piece written for him and commissioned by the Halle Orchestra.

Stéphane Rancourt also teaches oboe at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Chetham’s School of Music.

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Testimonial – What Stephane said about Performer Headshot and Portrait Service

Being a classical musician, like actors, it is not always down to perform, but also, being able to sell yourself. And for that, you need a good portfolio of headshot photography, featuring yourself and your instrument.

I was highly recommended to Colin, by a colleague of mine in the Halle Orchestra. Straight away, when you meet Colin, you feel at ease and so comfortable. Somehow, he makes you feel like you always been friend. He is a perfectionist and really wants the best for your photo shoot. I felt in safe hands, and knew straight away that these will be the best headshot photos I will ever have.

I now can’t wait to promote myself!

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