NOT YOUR TYPICAL PORTRAIT STUDIO
Let There Be Light!
Located in South East London, Stand Out Shots was founded by visual artist and portrait photographer R Barr, who personally directs every session — crafting expressive, high-impact portraits that go far beyond the ordinary. This is a space for reinvention, exploration, and visual transformation, where your image isn’t manufactured, it’s uncovered, one frame at a time.
IT STARTED WITH A CLICK…
From Chronic
Anxiety to
Iconic Imagery.
We know getting in front of the lens can feel daunting. That’s why the entire experience is built around trust, collaboration, and play — not pressure. Choose the experience that best reflects where you’re starting from. We’ll take care of where you end up.
BECAUSE YOU'RE BUSY AND TIME IS BRIEF
And only stands still in a picture.
We begin with a one-to-one consultation — an online planning session where we explore tone, style, and purpose. This is where your story starts taking shape. Together, we build a moodboard, draw inspiration, and decide on the wardrobe, styling, and setups that best express the version of you we’re about to create. This isn't about rules. It's about clarity of intent.
BECAUSE YOU'RE BUSY AND TIME IS BRIEF
And only stands still in a picture.
We begin with a one-to-one consultation — an online planning session where we explore tone, style, and purpose. This is where your story starts taking shape.Together, we build a moodboard, draw inspiration, and decide on the wardrobe, styling, and setups that best express the version of you we’re about to create. This isn't about rules. It's about clarity of intent.
DON'T STOP ME NOW!
Because I'm having a good time.
There’s no stopwatch. This isn’t a conveyor belt studio. It's an art studio. You’ll have space to shift, move, and breathe as we explore ideas, angles, vintage lights, deep shadows, subtle shifts. Some moments will be planned. Others, discovered. We shoot until we get what we want.
AFTER CLICK
What most don't see: The work begins when the shutter is free.
Over the next few days, we carefully curate, refine, develop, and shape the images. We'll then return for an online guided reveal session. No faceless online galleries. No overwhelm. Just the best of the best, shown in a quiet, curated way — so you know exactly what belongs on your wall.
AFTER CLICK
What most don't see: The work begins when the shutter is free.
Over the next few days, we carefully curate, refine, develop, and shape the images. We'll then return for an online guided reveal session. No faceless online galleries. No overwhelm. Just the best of the best, shown in a quiet, curated way — so you know exactly what belongs on your wall.
A Gallery-Grade Original Artwork
You don’t just walk away with pictures.
You walk away with a piece of art. Alongside your selected portrait, you’ll receive a second — selected and reworked by our team — printed on Hahnemühle German Etching 310gsm: a museum-grade, mould-made fine art paper known for its rich texture and unbeatable quality. Framed and signed, like it belongs in a gallery, because it does. This isn’t a bonus. It’s the reason you came. You just didn't know it.
ONE KEY, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Every session is built around one idea: undivided attention.
No ticking clock. Just one session, shaped entirely around you. We don’t follow a formula. We don’t rush. We plan ahead, collaborate on vision, and shoot until something real, bold, and memorable reveals itself. Most sessions run 3 hours or more — and cover a wide range: from clean headshots to creative portraits. Whether you're here for strong brand identity, artistic expression, or something entirely your own, you’ll leave Stand Out Shots with it. Because standing out is the whole point.
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ONE FEE, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Every session is built around one idea: Our undivided attention
No ticking clock. Just one session, shaped entirely around you. We don’t follow a formula. We don’t rush. We plan ahead, collaborate on vision, and shoot until something real, bold, and memorable reveals itself. Most sessions run 3 hours or more — and cover a wide range: from clean headshots to creative portraits. Whether you're here for strong brand identity, artistic expression, or something entirely your own, you’ll leave Stand Out Shots with it. Because standing out is the whole point.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, ours is written in bold capital letters. And no apologies!
We believe our work shouts for itself.
5 stars
reviews.
“Ricardo took a variety of shots for me, which turned out to be stunning. He has a a strong eye for detail and knows how to capture the personality of his subject with skilled manipulation of light sources and careful direction. I believe that when you have a genuine rapport with the subject, it is reflected in the photography and that was s definitely true in my case. It was a fantastic experience and I left his studio with several images that I am delighted with. Hopefully, I'll be able to work with him again in the future.”
“I was very nervous as I'd never had professional photos done so had no idea what to expect but was made to feel relaxed as soon as I arrived and the process was explained to me. They listened and found a way to meet my requests to find the ‘looks' I wanted captured including my ‘rascality' and ‘rakishness'. They also caught me ‘seeming' serious and joyfully happy. I highly recommend Stand Out Shots to anyone.”
“Amazing Phorographer with a keen eye for attention to detail. Loved working with them :)”
“Great location for filming. I messaged the day before shooting and the service was still extremely quick and easy.”
“As someone who posed for this photographer, and also having seen him work with others, i can attest to the fact that he has a tremendous ability to bring the best out of the subject and to elicit shots with a range of moods and feels. The shots that resulted were lively and captured my personality in ways other photographs failed to achieve. It was an intense session but worth every minute! Recommended.”
“As someone who posed for this photographer, and also having seen him work with others, i can attest to the fact that he has a tremendous ability to bring the best out of the subject and to elicit shots with a range of moods and feels. The shots that resulted were lively and captured my personality in ways other photographs failed to achieve. It was an intense session but worth every minute! Recommended.”
“Ricardo at Stand Out Shots provided a brilliant service at his studio in London. In a very relaxed atmosphere he was highly proficient in using his knowledge of lighting and camera technique to shoot a fantastic set of images for my portfolio and marketing materials, which I have used to great effect in my professional career.”
PHOTOSHOOT DETAILS
Artistic Portraits
SHAPED BY LIGHT, SCULPTED BY SHADOWS
Let's Create Something Awesome Together.
Our creative session is more than just a photoshoot, it’s an experience, a moment of your life frozen in time, and a lasting piece of art. Whether it’s to celebrate a milestone — or better still, life — to capture someone in their best light, our creative, bespoke portrait session offers something truly meaningful, timeless, unique, and unforgettable.
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FAQ
These additional FAQs address various aspects of our corporate photoshoots,
including lighting setup, logistics and arrangements.
Is this just another headshot session?
God no! Not remotely. This is part portrait, part collaboration, part creative experiment. Yes, you’ll leave with sharp, usable images — but the process is about far more than ticking boxes. This is art being created. We offer four distinct shooting styles — Artistic Portraits, Corporate Headshots, Modelling Portfolios, and Signature Headshots — each built around a different purpose, choose the one that better fits your needs.
Do I need to know how to pose?
Absolutely not. That’s our job. We’ll guide you through the session so the images feel natural, not stiff or staged. The best shots always come from movement, trial and error, not perfection.
How long does a session take?
There’s no stopwatch. In my personal experience, rushed work lead to suboptimal results, and it shows. We ask you prepare for a minimum of 3 hours, but it ends when we’ve got what we came for. Some take less. Some take longer. The clock doesn’t decide — the work does.
What should I wear?
That’s something we’ll discuss in our pre-shoot brief. But the short answer is: whatever you feel comfortable in. Some turn up like it’s the gala of the year, others like they just popped out for a pint of milk — and both are valid. Bring a few outfits you feel good in. Bold, clean, neutral, dark and white, whatever suits the image you want to shape. We’ll mix, match, and evolve as we go. If in doubt, bring more. And we can decide in time.
I hate being photographed. Can you help with that?
Yes. Many of our favourite portraits are of people who said exactly that. If you’re open and present, we’ll take care of the rest.
How many images do I get and when?
The session fee covers the experience and 3 edited images. After the shoot, you'll be invited to a private, guided online presentation around 72 hours later. No faceless galleries, no overwhelm. Just a curated reveal of the very best work, where you choose only what truly speaks to you. Additional artworks can be purchased separately, as art pieces should be. This isn’t a budget bundle. It’s a tailored, bespoke portrait experience, and you walk away with only what’s worth keeping.
Can I bring someone with me?
Of course! A friend, a stylist, a creative partner, anyone who’ll support the session is welcome. Just don’t bring someone who’ll hover with unsolicited opinions or try to teach us how to do our job. That's a hard red line that shall never be crossed.
Do you shoot in black & white or colour?
Both. I shoot what the image calls for. Some portraits scream for colour. Others whisper in monochrome. You'll get the mix that best tells your story.
Do you offer hair and makeup?
Yes — it's included in the experience. We work with trusted professionals who understand the balance between polished and real. If you’d like something specific, let’s plan it into your session.
Your price seems higher than average, why?
Value and price are two very different things. And my work is anything but average. What you’re paying for here is time, experience, direction, and a level of craft and attention that goes far beyond just pressing a shutter. If you can’t see the value of that, we’re probably not a good fit. Try a photo booth…
