Headshots

& Pasta.

A CHARACTER STUDY WITH TASTE

The New York actor's secret weapon. We don't just take your picture — we build your character, read your lines, and feed your soul.

THE METHOD

O1.

Arrival

We start with high-grade caffeine and a deep dive into your casting bracket. We identify the three characters you actually book.

O2.

The Work

Through dialogue, play, and “as ifs,” we create space for honest behavior to emerge. The strongest images aren’t manufactured. They emerge from meeting the moment truthfully.

O3.

Collaboration

I’m constantly showing you images as we shoot to help guide us in discovering what feels most truthful, alive, and uniquely you.

Some of my favorite moments happen when two artists come together and find something neither could have created alone.

O4.

The Pasta

Then we break bread.

As an Italian-American, I was raised to always feed my guests. After the shoot, I’ll make you a mean vegan aglio e olio and, of course, we’ll grab an iconic pasta shot.

O5.

The Edit

High-end retouching that maintains skin texture. You look like you on a very good day — not a doll.

BEHIND THE LENS

The actor behind the camera.

I'm a working actor, which means I understand the excitement, vulnerability, and pressure that comes with a headshot session. I don't believe great headshots come from posing-I believe they come from honest behavior, connection, and truth.

Every actor is different, and that's what I love most.

My job is to meet you where you are, create a relaxed space to play, and capture images that feel authentic to who you are and the stories you're capable of telling.

My Meisner training taught me that "acting is living truthfully under imaginary circumstances."

That's exactly what we do here. We listen, we react, we stay present. We honor the moment and the character you're bringing to life.

Storytelling is about honoring the character and meeting them-whether on stage, on screen, or in a single frame.

- Johnny Oliva

Questions,
before the reservation

Sessions range from one to three hours. We work intentionally - the meal is part of the process, not an afterthought.
Yes. We will go over wardrobe recs tailored to your casting bracket during our onboarding call. Bring as many looks as you want; we’ll edit together.
Perfect timing! Bring the sides. Line reading is built into our longer sessions to help create palpable headshots.
The kitchen is 100% vegan and gluten-free. I can accommodate allergies with notice.
Full contact sheet within 72 hours. Final retouched selects within two weeks. Rush available.
A natural-light studio in Forest Hills, Queens! Full address shared upon booking.

RESERVATIONS

Are you hungry?

We limit the amount of sessions we do per week to ensure every session gets the focus — and the sauce — it deserves. Reservations for next month are now open.