I have worked as an actor in the film and television industry for over 40 years and have probably used over 25 photographers during that time. JP at Click West Photo has provided me with the best headshots in all that time! He has an incredible eye for detail and knows what lighting and colors will best represent who you are as an actor. I have no doubt that a lot of my success in getting seen by producers, directors and casting directors is due to his photographs catching their eye! I highly recommend Click West Photo and JP for your next photo shoot!!! read more

John is a master when it comes to photography! He turns simple setups into gorgeous, eye-popping images that really draw people's attention. And John is super easy to work with as a model/actor and has a clear passion for what he does. I can't imagine taking my headshots anywhere else right now when John is a magic man! read more

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My headshots came out incredible and my agents and managers LOVED them!! Not to mention JP is just the best to work with. Makes you feel cool and comfortable, guides and directs you, and makes it an amazing time. Couldn't recommend more!! read more

The best headshots I've ever had in LA. If you want headshots that will help you book more without breaking the bank, JP is your guy! read more

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When I saw John's photography appearing on my Instagram feed, I knew immediately that I wanted to work with him. His work instantly captivated me; each head shot clearly communicated its "intention" and was very authentic with varying levels of depth. Throughout my shoot, John made me feel very relaxed. He impressed me at how very skilled he is at getting me to try different things, subtly coaxing (and surprising) me to capture a wide range of "looks" to ultimately use. His lighting techniques are efficient and creative, and even his body-positioning suggestions made a big difference in how to get what we were trying to accomplish. John's keen eye, enormous talent, ability to convey that he truly cares about the actor, and his intuition on to best shoot the actor are nothing less than extraordinary. After the shoot, John was very quick at getting me my proofs and the the final files for my representatives. When you're ready for new head shots, John must be at the top of your list. Go to clickwestphoto.com and see his magic. read more

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Believe me when I say I have never had a better experience on a shoot. Ever! JP was extremely attentive and collaborative and most importantly made me feel comfortable from the moment I met him. This allowed me to relax and have fun and as a result I've never been more happy with my photos. His use of the light and various backdrops made for a dynamic variety of looks and moods for my headshots. We also went outside and and got some great lifestyle photos as well. He's a true professional with an extensive portfolio to show for it. I can't say enough good things! read more

ClickWest/John is the best and I am definitely going to go to him again when I need my headshots to be updated! He makes you feel so comfortable to just be yourself, and the results are fantastic! I have booked 2 jobs since moving to LA this year. I have to thank John's talent with Headshots for that! I have also gained representation as well as booked a lot of auditions from self-submissions. ClickWest is the best deal in town! read more

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John has great energy and a deft touch and way to bring out the photogenic best in his subjects. He keeps things light and moving along. Before you know it, he has completed capturing your candid expressions and moments as well as delivering confidence in the resulting quality of proofs you'll soon be sharing with family and friends. read more

Click West/John is such a good photographer. He went above and beyond to get all the shots I wanted by driving to nearby locations. My agents loved them. He gives good direction. His editing is fantastic and doesn't look fake. He even accepted venmo! LADIES: He is, in no way, creepy. That may not be a concern for some, but I've had some bad vibes from photographers in the past, which has made me opt for women photographers usually. I'm so glad I went with John, though. Zero creep vibe. Feel confident and safe with him. I don't think I'll go to anyone else from here on out. read more

AMAZING! I honestly cant speak more highly of John and his make up artist Paloma! Right from the start he was great at communicating and very accommodating with my schedule. He was so professional and easy to work with, which allowed us to move through the different looks and locations quickly. Above all the shoot was just fun and a great experience. I am more than 100% happy with my pictures and my agents are extremely satisfied as well. It's unfortunate that I feel I've wasted money in the past for pictures that I couldn't even use. I definitely got numerous different shots from each look that I can use for print, commercial, and theatrical submissions. If you want a comfortable, professional, and fun shoot with great results....Click West photo is the way to go!! I will definitely continue to go to John in the future. Thanks for the great experience :-) read more

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John Allen was such a great photographer and he is so generous with his time and we kept on going till I got all the shots I needed. He knows where all the best light is and I really enjoyed shooting in the different locations! His price is also outstanding. A great, no hassle experience! He is is also fun and I laughed quite a bit during that shoot! read more

I most definitely will be a repeat customer with photographer John Allen Phillips. I've done some photoshoots for friends, coworkers, other photographers I've known over the years but when it came to my headshots I wanted to try someone with a superb reputation and let me just say, he delivers. I felt absolutely comfortable and understood. Communication was easy even before the day of the shoot. He asked all the right questions to give me a variety of looks that accented my personality and who i am as an actor and as a person. The day of the shoot, he did everything possible to help me get comfortable and be myself. Once the camera was pointed at me, I felt right at home thanks to John. He didn't direct, he communicated. Instead of telling me to smile which would have produced an artificial and awkward response from me, he just smiled and laughed with me. There isn't a photo he took of me that I don't love. I'm left with the problem of having too many great photos to use now, what a problem to have. They were also available to me within days. Of course per Murphy's law, I had a showcase I needed a photo for ASAP and I really wanted my new ones. John was kind enough to take the time out of his day and pick a few top favorites to send me. John is a professional, talented and absolutely wonderful man to work with. I will be returning to him for more photos in the future and he'll be my top recommendation for anyone who wants great quality photos with an amazing experience included. read more

I had my second shoot with John...I liked him a lot the first time and really loved my second shoot... He challenged me to try different looks and angles on my face, which threw me out of my comfort zone (in a good way)AND he kept reminding me of how best to place my arms and hands to get the best angle out of my body. Not that I "need" that b/c I model as well, but John was very attentive and is a very detail-oriented and affable soul. He's quick and so "on"that his energy gets contagious. Well, I love that the shots I got are natural yet super appropriate for theatrical and commercial usage b/c he got the right energy to come forth...I had so much fun! He has sooo many backgrounds to shoot on and then we wandered a bit around the area for awesome outdoor shots which I always prefer,although natural lighting is also used when inside. I would most certainly shoot with him again, although he has so many other projects going on he's super busy! read more

Absolutely the BEST in Hollywood! John Allen Phillips and the ClickWest team are thorough professionals. Working in the Entertainment Industry as I do, I know how important it is to have the proper image, whether you work in front of or behind the camera, it matters! Today I received yet another compliment on one the Head Shots that John took, he captured 'Me' - I always recommend John Allen Phillips and ClickWest to my colleagues and those looking for top notch photos. read more

Pretty much blown away by the professionalism, skill and speed with which we were able to achieve a variety of looks. Now that I'm looking through all the shots after, I'm even more impressed!!! What I loved was how John asked exactly what I was trying to achieve in terms of looks, and then combined that with his artistic sensibility to create some great shots. What a gift to find a photographer that puts in the extra energy to make sure you leave happy. Needless to say, my reps are thrilled. read more

My son Brandon and I have shot with John three times over the past few years... John is AMAZING and easy and FUN to shoot with! Our agents love his work (um we do too!) and he uses natural light...exciting outdoor locations too that make you feel like you've already made it! LOL! I can personally say that over the 20 some years I've had my head shots taken, John is the only one that I literally can choose more than 30 shots that I really like (those aren't the ones the agent chooses though...hahahha) Thanks John! You are a true professional and way cool guy. Cute too! If you are searching for your next head shots...stop searching! Call John Allen Phillips Click West Photo. Really. No...really! read more

I came to JP after a few years of searching for the right photographer. There is no right photographer, but I definitely clicked with Jp( haha, pun intended.:) Here's what I liked: He took my phone call instead of directing me to his site He took over 700 photos Uses indoor and outdoor lighting. He's pretty zen. Had some Buddha stuff in his house. That's a plus for me. He directs not only your expressions but also your posture. This was a big one for me because in the past I have had photos that I couldn't use because I do this funny thing with my chin and it makes me look like I have no neck. Needless to say, some of the photos I got back had this issue, but I had many others to choose from. Here's what I didn't like: It took 2 days to get my proofs back. Usually he posts the proofs on argentum website but argentums was closed for the holidays so I just got a drop box folder of the proofs. Overall, the good outweighed the bad so much, I had to give him 5 stars. Something else I liked was that he's is always looking for a shot. He was always on. He got some cool shots of me while I was getting my makeup done. read more

JP is the best headshot photographer in LA! He went above and beyond to get amazing pictures from a safe/socially distanced shoot. The day before the shoot he even called to lay out the plans and confirm locations. He is very experienced in what he does and took his time while shooting. JP delivered so many amazing options of pictures to choose from, even my agent was thrilled. Highly recommend trusting JP to shoot your headshots. You will not be disappointed! read more

Normally, going into a head shot session there's a bit of give and take between the photographer and the actor. It normally takes a while for me to get comfortable, especially when shooting in an outdoor and somewhat uncontrolled environment. John did a great job of making me feel at ease and comfortable in my own skin, making it much easier to get some great shots. He really seems to understand light in a way that makes the photos seem very natural. In a time when photographers are thinking they're creating more demand by charging almost a thousand bucks for a session, Click West's price point is awesome! I understand John is working on getting together a complete interior space he can work with. I will be back for sure. read more

I've worked with John once before and he was top notch five or six years ago. Today, he's a rock star with that camera. After a relaxed and comfortable shoot, I was blown away. Each and every picture is rich in color, detail, and life. Look...I'm a decent looking guy, but John made me look like a freaking stud. So I guess that's the moral of the story. If you wanna look absolutely awesome, go with John. If not...then I hear my cousin is doing a two for twenty deal. read more

I had a shoot with John last summer. He was chill and laid back, with a quiet confidence that was absolutely backed up by his skill with the camera. He drove me around to several different locations which allowed me to cover several different looks and overall moods for my shots. In the end he delivered over 900 photos! On top of the headshots, he also snapped several that double as great publicity shots. Both my theatrical and commercial reps were absolutely thrilled with the shots and I would absolutely recommend him in a heartbeat! read more

I have shot with John for the last seven years and all I can say is if it's not broken don't fix it. I have booked many jobs from his shots everything from commercials to soaps to indie films. Currently I'm doing real estate and his shots have sold my houses too. This man has an eye to capture the it factor. enough said mic drop. read more

John is a professional, highly enjoyed working with him as he just doesn't take your photo but helps you get the shots you want.

John Allen Phillips is a gifted photographer, artist and storyteller who captures the best you. He collaborates with you extensively to bring your unique branding, representation's requests and your personal vision to life. His easygoing and warm personality makes the shoot effortless and a pleasurable experience from beginning to end. I have shot with him many times after getting positive feedback from my agent, manager and casting with great results. I have used his photos for theatrical/commercial headshots, promotional, personal and website needs. Whether in house studio, on location or spur of the moment inspiration his unique creativity and passion to get the perfect shot makes the shoot a winning experience every time! Thank you John for your brilliant work! read more

$295 for 5 looks! And you get all your photos on a CD right after the shoot (it just takes an hour or so). He is the coolest and a total professional...he knows his camera and lighting very well. Now, I'm an actor, not a model so I still get camera shy...and I feel like I'm boring the photographer with the same old pose but, you're in good hands with John. He gives you your freedom to be as natural as possible but, for those who need some technical assistance like "turn a little that way, chin up/down, rest your eyes, etc...he'll take over when he has to. He's also an actor himself so he understands actors..that's gotta give him more street cred. I can go on and on about how great he is but, if you need new headshots, shoot with him. Great photos, great times, great price. What more can you ask for? Seriously. Thank you John! read more

Just had my second session today. My last one was two years ago. I finally found an agent that had a plan for me and wanted new headshots. So naturally I thought of John Philliips. Like I said before, John has a great personality and makes you feel like your long time friends. I told him what my new agent wanted; young, energy, fun, funny, and tech guy. John immediately knew what to do and how to achieve those looks. John knows his style and how to make your looks come through with it. Again, this is a no brainer. I have used him twice and each time I was amazed and proud of my headshots. I see myself, which is what you want. Thank you John...again! read more

John is an absolute gem. I work with photographers constantly and it's not easy to find one that is both talented and grounded, real and fun. He took the time to think through the backgrounds that complimented my looks and did not rush through the day. He even reshot a series that had lighting issues just to be safe. I am very critical of my photos and I found more than a dozen GREAT shots. I could not be more pleased to have found Click West. There's absolutely no need to spend $700 on head shots in L.A. John's work is fantastic and a bargain. Highly recommend! read more

I have been getting headshots and the occasional lifestyle portfolio shot from John for many years. He never fails to make me look terrific, I always have fun working with him, and I get auditions and compliments from his photos. But recently, I needed some product shots on short notice and thought I would see if he was available an if was anything he could do. Turns out he was able to squeeze me in and four hours later we were in the studio, tweaking lights for a tabletop shoot. He blew away all my expectations, photos turned out terrific! read more

I got head shots done and half weren't usable. Im a brunette with a red tint to my hair so in the sunlight it looks RED. Half of my session was outside so half my head shots made me look like a red head...when i'm brunette. I would have hoped John noticed this and opted to move me back inside but didn't. I've also had other photographers who were better at directing me. With that said, he has shot some of my friend's photos and they're stellar! So while my experience was less than i've seen some good work from him. read more

I just shot with John today, and I have to say it was was one the most fun photo shoots's I've ever had! He's so easy to work with, and very patient. I recommend anyone looking into getting new head shots, for great results at an un-beatable price...GO TO CLICK WEST!!!!!! read more

JUST got my pics back from John...two words...YOU ROCK! Honestly...this could take me a few days to weed out the keepers...I'm down to 79...whew! I'll leave it to my agent...he can do the work. John was a breeze to work with...really made me feel at ease...a consummate pro...and a serious bargain for what you get! I recommend him 100%. Well done! read more

I was in need of new headshots and I had used JP once before. I shopped around andeeven did a mini session with someone else. I called John and the price was right and I knew his work. I was blown away by how great the shoot went! He has moved into a studio and it just enhanced the experience. My shots are freaking awesome! I can't wait to post them. read more

I shot with John yesterday it was a very comfortable shoot. He knew amazing ways to bring out my best features and ways to make me pop on camera. he was very open to new ideas, and diligent in the whole process. He's very very professional and knows his craft however he is still down to earth. Once you shoot with him you will notices how passionate he is about his work before and after sessions. "BEST PRICES IN TOWN" meets best work all around!!! Finally someone who's worth there salt... Clickwestphoto.com read more

Hands down, the best photographer I have ever worked with throughout my 6 years in the business. John was helpful, friendly, and knew exactly what he was doing. I highly recommend him! read more

This is the 3rd time I shot with John and once again a lot of fun. Got the shots I wanted and as always he made it easy for me to relax and find my comfort zone. Would definitely recommend him. read more

Checked out his website and liked what I saw....especially loved the price which included a make-up artist. The studio is really cool and easy to find in the Hollywood area. Like most people, I hate taking pictures but he made me feel super comfortable with just being myself in front of the camera. As an upcoming stunt woman, I needed some shots to show my athleticism and John nailed it! I love my new pictures. My favorite part is he didn't take all day. In..out and you're done. If you pay next to nothing, you will get next to nothing back. He's affordable, friendly, and very professional. read more

Michelangelo with a Canon. John is an extremely talented photographer. He manipulates light and finds the perfect background to make any subject "pop" in the shot. His personality makes you feel at ease and you almost forget your in the midst of a photo shoot. I will surely be singing his praises to anyone looking for an outstanding artist with a camera. read more

I've shot with him a couple of times, and I'm always happy with how consitently good the pictures come out. Its a relaxed environment, which helps me be myself. With the quality, it's also kind of a steal. I'd recommend him to anyone looking for solid pictures. read more

I was referred by my agent, which some will say can be sketchy. But I checked John out and here's what we got. My agent wanted the pictures to look like the real me; we got plenty that do. My agent wanted a variety of different looks for casting directors to choose from; John gave us five or six to work with. My agent and I both wanted me to be comfortable with the price, quality, and experience that John offers; I definitely am! He was patient with me (after tons of questions and concerns from a previous experience with a different photographer) and helped immensely from beginning to end. My agent's told me that her other clients have gotten called in for auditions so much more after shooting with John. I believe my turn is fast approaching... all thanks to John at Click West Photography!! read more

A true actors photographer!!! It is a breath of fresh air to find someone that has such a unique and talented eye that I book work almost continuously do to the auditions I get from Click West's headshots. I have had the privileged of taking photos with John several times. His natural intuition for the look the actor needs in todays cut-throat business is nothing less then a gift. It is effortless to shoot with him. I can always count on getting an audition when I submit one of his photos (the only ones I do submit). John's headshot are weapons that I would recommend 110% to any actors arsenal. Kaiwi Lyman http://www.imdb.me/kaiwilymanm read more