Kids & Teens Headshots in Edmonton

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There’s a reason you’re here

You’re sending their first agency submission?

Whichever it is, it has to match the kid who walks into the room.

Looking for your own? — see actor headshots.

They change every few months.This one has to be now.

Every kid has a faceonly you get to see.

Now everyone getsto see it.

For casting, it’s a headshot.

The same session, the denim jacket over a grey dress, head to toe

The same session, a lilac sweater against lilac

The same session, a yellow top under black overalls against grey

The same session, a blue top against grey

The same session, a black V-neck against grey

The same session, a navy tee against charcoal

The same session, a pink and navy plaid shirt against hot pink, leaning

The same session, turned, against teal

The same session, a purple tee, smiling

The same session, an orange shirt against teal

The same session, a blue shirt over red against white, smiling

The same session, a black tee, closer

The same session, a checked top against ochre

The same session, closer

The same session, the pink top and the overalls, turned

The same session, a grey shirt against the wall of light

The same session, a pink tank and jeans, head to toe on white

The same session, a black sweater with white bows against the wall of light

The same session, a pink knit sweater

The same session, a mustard turtleneck under denim overalls against mustard

The same session, the navy polka-dot shirt against charcoal, grinning

The same session, lying down, chin on her hands

The same session, a pale pink cami against dusty pink

The same session, a maroon V-neck against a grey wall, smiling

The same session, a denim jacket over navy against mustard

The same session, a black leotard, head to toe on pointe, arms overhead

The same session, a speckled grey shirt against grey, grinning

The same session, a white tee and jeans

The same session, a denim jacket and jeans, head to toe on grey

The same session, closer

The same session, turned, laughing

The same session, hands on hips, head to toe

The same session, a blue sweater and jeans, head to toe on white

The same session, a white shirt, grinning

The same session, a blue tee and jeans

The same session, a teal tee and overalls, grinning

The same session, a black sweater against the wall of light

The same session, the maroon V-neck, straight on

The same session, a green tee

The same session, turned

The same session, a plaid pinafore over a white tee, head to toe on grey

The same session, a white tee and black leggings, head to toe on white

The same session, sitting on the floor, legs out

The same session, a black satin shirt against charcoal

The same session, the mustard and the overalls, laughing

The same session, the green top against teal, straight on

The same session, a white tee against teal

They’ll outgrow it.

You won’t.

What a session covers

Short, and at their pace.

Short, and paced to them: breaks when they need one, and we stop while it’s still fun.
A parent or guardian in the room the whole time.
More conversation than direction, so the expression is theirs.
The clean one first, on a neutral backdrop: the one every submission asks for. Then colour or the wall of light, with a change of tops and hair up and down.
Retouching that keeps them looking like themselves. Casting needs the photo to match the kid who walks in.
Chosen together from the screen, before anybody goes home.
Plan on a new one about once a year, or after the growth spurt, the haircut, the braces coming off: they change fast, and casting expects the current face.

Kids and teens headshots in Edmonton: FAQs

Nine questions for Ryan.

01

Who are kids and teens headshots for?

Young performers: kids sending a first agency submission or updating one, kids auditioning for school and community theatre, young dancers, and teens applying to post-secondary fine arts programs.

02

What ages do you photograph?

Five and up. Get in touch with their age and what the headshot is for, and I’ll tell you how the session runs for them.

03

Can I stay in the room?

Yes, the whole time. For younger kids especially, it helps them settle faster.

04

How long does a session take?

Shorter than an adult session, and paced to them. Some kids are ready in ten minutes and some take the first twenty to warm up. It’s the same session either way, and we stop while it’s still fun.

05

What should they wear?

A couple of simple tops in solid colours, and whatever they feel most like themselves in. If they have a look they love, bring it.

06

Will the photos be retouched?

Lightly, and never in a way that changes how they look. Casting needs the photo to match the kid who walks into the room.

07

How often should we update it?

About once a year, or sooner after a visible change: the growth spurt, the haircut, the braces coming off. Agencies and casting expect the current face.

08

My kid dances. Is this the right session?

Yes. Young dancers run as a kids and teens session, with the shoulders and neck in the frame so the line reads. See dance headshots →

09

How is this different from an adult actor headshot?

The picture is held to the same standard and delivered the same way. The way there is different: paced and directed for a young performer. See actor headshots →

Get in touch with their age and what the headshot is for, and we’ll plan the session around them.

Looking for your own? See actor headshots →

Reviews

293 five-star reviews on Google.

Jennifer RuparellSeptember 2026Ryan, you made this experience fun! I’m not a person who likes my picture being taken and you made my uncomfortableness a relaxed and playful time. The session was quick and smooth-perfect. I love, and my company loves the headshot. Thanks Ryan!

Nathan WaltersNovember 2023I discovered Ryan Parker Photography while doing a Google search just over a year ago. And am I ever glad I did! One thing was very evident when working with Ryan. He’s a premier-level photographer that has crafted his skills over the years. From his workflow, technical ability, artistry, and professionalism, he has it all dialled in. I highly recommend Ryan for anyone seeking a high-calibre, yet approachable, professional that will consistently deliver above and beyond. A great investment all around.

Arya SubramanianAugust 2026My fiancé and I chose Ryan for updated professional headshots, and we had a great experience working with him! Ryan was both professional and fun, creating a very relaxed atmosphere from the moment we started the session. Ryan was also very patient and put a lot of care into helping us narrow it down to our final shots!

Andy ReynoldsJanuary 2026I chose Ryan for my headshots because of his acting experience and because his portfolio contained images that clearly communicated something, rather than just being a collection of smiley corporate vanilla. He immediately understood what I was looking for (and why), and helped me express it for his camera. We had the shots I wanted down in very short order, although I felt like he would have spent hours with me if that's what it took. The images were expertly retouched by the end of the week, and I couldn't be happier.

Kija LadoApril 2024Ryan is just the best to work with, personable, knowledgeable, and super kind. The photos he took made me feel like a million bucks.

Nina PowellJuly 2026I hired Ryan to take our headshots for our company website. He was beyond excellent. From the initial consult to the final results, Ryan was professional, personable, talented, flexible and reasonably priced. The end results of our photos were exceptional. I highly recommend his company for any of your photography needs. A++

Shyam GaneshSeptember 2021Ryan is an absolute professional. I'm not normally comfortable posing for or taking any kind of photos but he made feel totally relaxed and at ease. His studio is professional and really well-equipped. I loved that I could see the photos as they were being taken, and that he used that to coach me on why he's asking me to do certain things that sounded weird. I also loved that we narrowed down the top photos right then and there, and that his touchup turnaround time was pretty quick. Super happy with my headshots and highly recommend Ryan Parker Photography!

Anisa DattuApril 2022It was so easy to work with Ryan. He made the entire experience so comfortable and my headshot turned out beautiful due to his professionalism, high tech set up and guidance! Highly recommend Ryan for your next headshot!

Reed McColmJanuary 2024Ryan Parker is a delight and a boon to all of us looks-challenged hobos who want to appear smart and personable in a photo. His kind demeanor and professional know-how goes a long way in the studio. Heartily recommended!

Deidre HarrisonMay 2026I am eternally grateful to have Ryan on my 'life team'! For over a decade, he has been capturing the most professional and magical headshots for me. He is spectacularly talented, and I truly cannot say enough good things about him. Here’s to many more years of working together.

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