Brad Buckman Photography

Brad is so talented and easy to work with. He collaborates and listens well to actors’ needs. I highly recommend him. His production colleagues are also polite and professional. A great team all around!

Had a fantastic day shooting with Brad. It was fun, laid back, and he listened to what you wanted to do as an artist. Loved it!

Brad is a great photographer to work with. He is professional, yet at the same time also very laid back and easy going, which put me at ease and allow myself to just enjoy the shoot. The quality of the headshots I ve gotten from him are amazing (if not the best) compared to some of the places I’ve been to in the past. And I don’t think I would be exaggerating if I said that I’ve a significant rise in my audition rates ever since I started using his headshot for casting submission. He’s also attentive and always tried to fulfill all of my request throughout the whole shooting & editing process. Over all, Brad is definitely one of the best headshot photographer there and I would definitely recommend him to any actors out there.

Amazing, simply amazing. I could not be happier with my shots. Brad is professional, easy to work with, and fun. The shots reflected how comfortable he made me feel during the shoot. I can’t wait to get some cards/​shot printed up, I have a great feeling about these shots!

I have worked with Brad twice now. Once for my own headshots as an actor, and another time for executive headshots for my company.
The first time, I interviewed several photographers and chose Brad because he immediately put me at ease. He was/​is so laid back, but still with amazing attention to detail. The results were fantastic. I got so many compliments and, more importantly, landed an agent right away.
The second time, he did a shoot for three of my executives — who are very particular to say the least. Again, Brad put everyone at ease, provided more options than we expected, and produced amazing results.
Brad does not disappoint. He’s fun, talented, and professional. I will surely be a three-​peat customer.

I am not an actor but needed a new professional headshot for business purposes. I reached out to Brad and made an appointment for the same week. His studio is beautiful and safely ensconced in the Television Center in Hollywood. Brad puts you at ease and makes even a non-​pro feel comfortable. My shots came out great. Would highly recommend Brad!

Brad is the best of the best. You can always count on him to get terrific shots and a lot of them. The hardest part is choosing the best ones since they are all so good.
Anyone investing in headshots should go with the best and Brad is it.

My manager AND my commercial agents absolutely LOVE my new headshots. They were both amazed at how many options they had to choose from. I cannot tell you what a relief it was to hear that! I would walk over hot coals for headshots my reps are actually excited about — fortunately, Brad made me do nothing of the sort. It was a lovely, relaxed shoot. Also, I had some very specific requests and he totally took them into account. I was stressing a ton about these headshots… and not only was the shoot actually enjoyable — but my reps are happy. I could not ask for anything more!!!

Brad is simply the MAN! One of the most humble, genuine, professional people I have ever worked with. I believe that an actor & a photographer should have a great relationship with one another that way they will push each other to get the best shots possible & with Brad you get nothing less than his best every time! He simply knows what he’s doing & he makes sure that he’s on the same page with you so you can get exactly what you want out of your shoot. I have worked with him twice now since I have been in LA & would recommend him to anyone. Professional, down to earth guy with an amazing talent! Keep on killin’ it Brad! Peace!

I have had some very horrible head shot experiences. As soon as I met Brad, I was instantly put at ease. His professionalism, direction and atmosphere he created made me feel confident and comfortable in front of the camera. I was treated fantastic by both Brad and hair/​makeup and knew they both cared as much as I did about the shoot. We were all the same creative page and it was actually really fun! When I received the link to the shots, I was blown away by what he captured. The pictures were amazing and really had a pop to them. I have received great feedback on the shots and landed an agent on top of it all! I can’t wait to shoot with him again.

Love working with Brad! I’ve shot twice with him now and he always creates such a warm and fun, yet relaxed, environment. The head shots always pop and I’ve gotten such great feedback from them. I also love his hair/​makeup people as well. They really listen to what you want but are open to making suggestions to make your session as strong as possible. All around a great experience!

It doesn’t get better than Brad Buckman. Aside from his ridiculous level of talent as a photographer, he has a sense of humor and sincere kindness that makes the experience unique and effortless. Getting pictures taken tends to make me nervous and somewhat insecure about things I didn’t even knew I cared about! But Brad will see you through his artist’s eye/​lens and showcase beauty you didn’t even know you had.
I recently had a friend shoot pictures for me to save money and was unhappy with how they turned out. I reached out to Brad to set up photos with him and he took care of everything quickly. His pictures ARE superior — he’s just the friggin best! I feel that my success is just as important to him as it is to me. His entire team is professional, and he is very respected in this industry. Don’t go anywhere else first — you’ll just wind up going to Brad anyway :-)

he’s awesome, makes you feel totally comfortable!!! I’m a photographer too, and his framing is spot on!

Brad’s knowledge and skill manifested in a slew of fantastic photos that me, my manager and my commercial agent were thrilled with. I previously worked at Argentum Photo Lab and was exposed to all the major photographers based in Los Angeles/​New York, Brad’s work has always stood out to me and he came highly recommended by very trusted colleagues.
The commercial shots we ended up choosing have already made a difference in my auditions — thank goodness, as we’re ramping up to the holidays — and came out looking EXACTLY like me, something that I’ve never experienced before. Brad made a great effort to converse, connect and make me feel relaxed/​comfortable.
His turnaround time in providing the proofs was speedy and I can’t recommend him highly enough. A lot of people (myself included) decide at some point that head shots aren’t worth the price and opt for a cheaper photographer. Yes, that is one way to look at it, but the results always speak for themselves.
There is one highly negative review on this page and all I can ask is why this person didn’t address it with Brad directly instead of posting an absurdly negative comment. That says more about their professionalism than it does of Brad’s.

Was referred to Brad by a friend who gets tons of work from Brad’s pics. Just had my session last week. He was professional and fun. I felt relaxed and loved that he really had an understanding of what me and my manager were looking for. I’m having a tough time narrowing my favorites down because there are so many I love! Thanks again Brad! I’ll certainly be in touch!

Brad is awesome. I can’t speak highly enough — he’s got a natural gift for catching you in a ton of natural moments. You always look like you. He’s talks to you while he shoots and makes you feel at home. I’ve gotten great feedback on my shots — definitely recommend.

I shot with Brad a couple weeks ago and am still reeling at how incredible it was. From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed outside by his lovely assistant. I had just barely sat down when Brad was behind me smiles and all. I used a stylist for my shoot and was thrilled with her expertise and ability to accentuate who I am. I was afraid of feeling to «made up» and not feeling like myself, but instead she helped me to feel more confident. Both Brad and the stylist helped me to choose my outfits and then we were ready to go.
The shoot was about 3 hours long, with an hour for each outfit. Brad gave me helpful direction and was very quick with his setup. Everyone at the studio was unbelievably kind and professional. They affected my entire day in a positive light. I will definitely be going back again next year!
I went through my shots online and am overjoyed with how they turned out. Even better than I expected (and I had high hopes!). I had many different looks, portrayed different age groups, and had different styles to offer. Hollywood Retouching (that Brad suggested) have also been a pleasure to work with and have listened to my every comment.
If you want to have stand out headshots this is the place to be. Great people and great work!

Brad is rad!
I’ve shot with a handful of photographers and never had great results until my shoot with Brad. He was referred by a few actors I know. Their headshots looked great and they also raved about him being a cool guy. Brad knows his stuff technically but he also made me feel completely comfortable and confident, and I had FUN shooting with him! I know, FUN shooting headshots, right??!
If you are a professional and you want to look like one, hire Brad because he’s a total pro. Jessica, who runs his studio, was wonderful at handling the logistics and addressing all of my concerns so that there were no unanswered questions going in. The MU artist even called me to discuss what I wanted to do — her name was Nicole and she was also awesome. Don’t overlook this because if your makeup isn’t right, your photos won’t be either!
Let me say this folks– if you are prepared and you hire the right person you will have a great shoot. Once I select one or two shots to use from the HUNDREDS that are great, they will be on my site.
And when I need a few more looks or I need to just «refresh» my main photo in a few years, I will work with Brad again. That’s the ultimate testimonial in my book.
Brad is the guy!
PS To the one star reviewer, you are sorely mistaken and it seems iffy that you haven’t Unilocaled any other establishments. I’m just sayin’…

It’s a subjective decision; who do you want to shoot headshots with? I’ve chosen Brad Buckman several times over the past 5 years and guess what… His not only look, pop and read the best, but they’ve booked me the most work.
Plain and simple, his eye, lighting ability, studio and outdoor options are outstanding.
Remember, like with any headshot photographer, it’s a balance of knowing what you want and going in there with an open mind. I like his choices and he’s very easy to get along with, an important skill to help actors feel comfortable.

I have done a lot of work with Brad over the years and have always been amazed not only by how good he is, but how professional his approach is. Brad is one of those people who just cannot bring himself to produce anything less than «the best». It’s wired into his DNA.
I work in commercial real estate and when I hired him the first time, I challenged him to «make these office buildings look sexy.» And he did. I actually thought he worked too hard at it. The results were amazing.
He has the rare combination of right and left brain brilliance that makes him an excellent artist and technician. You won’t find a photographer with a higher IQ, that is for sure. He was one of the first photographers to embrace digital technology. He doesn’t sleep. And his photographs, whether they are of mundane commercial real estate properties or a hollywood starlet, are all beautiful.