Our Services & Studio Features

Actor & Creative Headshots:

We create standout headshots for actors, performers and creatives, helping you make a strong impression during auditions and promotions.

Corporate & Professional Headshots:

We specialise in headshots and business portraits for executives and teams. A polished headshot helps build a recognisable personal brand and shows that you mean business.

Lifestyle Photography & Branding:

We capture you in relaxed, authentic settings to tell your story. These sessions blend professional polish with a natural, candid feel.

Pet Photography & Portraiture:

Professional portraits for your four-legged (or feathered) family members. We offer relaxed, high-quality pet photography sessions — Furry Lens by KJ Mandikate — from our East London studio at M.A.P Studios, or on location nearby.

After-Shoot Print Sales & Display Options:

Once your shoot is complete, we offer a curated selection of high-quality prints, wall art, and digital options. Whether you’re after sleek professional prints for portfolios, striking wall pieces for your space, or thoughtful gifts, our aftercare ensures your images live beautifully beyond the screen.

Private Studio Hire @ M.A.P Studios:

Our fully equipped East London studio offers an affordable alternative to central London rental spaces for photographers and creatives.

Hair & Make-up Suite

Our East London photography studio features a professional hair and makeup suite with a Hollywood-style mirror and beauty lighting. Ideal for portrait sessions, actor headshots, and personal branding shoots, this space is equipped for styling, with a sewing machine, alteration tools, and grips, available for on-the-spot wardrobe fixes. Arrive camera-ready or prep in style on-site.

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Professional Retouching & Image Delivery

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Every shoot includes post-production services: natural skin retouching, colour correction, and optional artistic grading. We keep you looking polished, not plastic. Final images are delivered via secure, shareable online galleries in high-resolution and web-optimised formats, ready for use on websites, social media or print.

Pro Lights & Backdrops

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We use studio-grade photography lighting, a variety of backdrops (white, grey, black, colour), and a green screen setup to support everything from corporate headshots to commercial composites and creative portrait photography. This gives clients and photographers flexibility in visual tone and post-production possibilities.

Mirrorless Full-Frame Cameras

We shoot with high-end mirrorless full-frame camera systems and professional prime lenses to ensure sharp, dynamic, high-resolution images with beautiful depth and colour. This technology is ideal for everything from LinkedIn headshots and actor portfolios to fashion and editorial portraiture.

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Our tethered shooting setup allows instant preview of images on-screen, making it easy to collaborate with clients, stylists and creative directors. It helps us lock in lighting, composition and expression in real time — minimising retakes and maximising your best angles.

Tethered Photography Sessions

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Studio & Location Shoots

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Our sessions take place either at M.A.P Studios — a fully equipped East London studio — or on location throughout Shoreditch, Hackney, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re after professional headshots, street-style fashion portraits or lifestyle photography for your brand, we tailor the shoot to suit your vision and vibe.

Pet Photography & Portraiture

Pet Photography — Captured Through the Furry Lens

At KJ Mandikate, we know that pets are more than companions — they’re family. That’s why we’ve created Furry Lens, our dedicated approach to pet photography designed to celebrate your furry friends with the same passion and creativity we bring to human portraits.

Whether it’s playful pups, curious cats, or any beloved pet, Furry Lens by KJ Mandikate captures those unique personalities and heartfelt moments that make your pets truly one of a kind.

From candid action shots to beautifully styled portraits, our pet sessions are relaxed, fun, and tailored to bring out the best in your four-legged family members.

Book your session with Furry Lens today, and let us help you preserve the special bond you share with your pet.

With Patience and flexibility, we capture your pets true spirit — one playful moment at a time.

Get 10% Off Your First Shoot — PROMO CODE - Kj1

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Watchful Soul — Bowser

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Boundless Play — Princess

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Morning Stillness — Unknown


Studio Space Hire

Private Studio Space in East London

Need your own space to shoot? M.A.P Studios is available for photographers, videographers, and content creators looking for an affordable alternative to Central London studios.

Our fully equipped studio operates from a light-filled, discreet East London location with city views in all directions — just a two-minute walk from Shadwell Overground (meeting point provided upon booking). This purpose-built space offers a quiet, professional environment, ideal for headshots, portraits, and lifestyle sessions.

Think of it as a pop-up with permanence — a hidden gem tailored for creativity, quality, and comfort.

Contact us about our hire packages, which include access to lighting, 3x10m backdrops, a 3x10m green screen, styling suite, spacious client lounge, media suite, microphone, audio interface, keyboard, podcast space, headphones, monitor speakers, and more.

Ideal for portraits, product shoots, content creation, and small team sessions of up to 6 people. Sessions start at £50.

Get 15% OFF your first studio hire PROMO CODE: Kj2

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Studio Ready — Lighting, Space & Control

Hungry For More?

On-Site Catering at M.A.P Studios

At M.A.P Studios, we offer curated catering for shoots and studio hires — from light bites to full spreads. Contact us to explore seasonal menus, discuss dietary needs, or tailor a spread to your team’s preferences.

Everything is prepared in-house by our professional chefs, using ingredients sourced locally from East London and beyond — perfect for energising your team and keeping clients comfortable on long shoot days.

Available by Request

Balanced Plates, Bold Flavours

Seasonal vegetables take the lead. Meat and fish used mindfully.

Slow is Bold

Sourdough, fermentation, pickling — made with time and intention.

Cultural Comforts

Bold flavours inspired by global home kitchens and nostalgic comfort food — reimagined for today’s conscious palate.

No Plastics. No Guilt.

Whether you’re after grazing tables, bespoke shoot-day meals, or intimate tasting menus — the flavour is already finding its place.

👉 Studio Food AvailableAdd in-house catering to your session, from shared platters to shoot-day meals.

See what’s on the menu

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Shared Platters & Grazing Tables

Perfect for relaxed, collaborative shoot days.

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Flame-Grilled & Full Flavour

Protein-packed spreads for all-day energy

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Wholesome, Plant-Based Options

Nutritious seasonal bowls tailored to dietary needs.

Photography Client Feedback

Friendly, reliable professional – 100% recommend for headshots!”

— Bruno R., July 2025

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“I hired KJ Mandikate for a professional headshot for LinkedIn and some natural light/outdoor shots for a website. He gave helpful feedback throughout and let me try out different outfits. I left with a great selection of images I was really happy with. Would highly recommend to friends and colleagues!

— V., July 2025

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