Info
Hi, I’m Robin! I am a London-based Photographer, Editor and the Director of Makina Books. I have been taking photographs for 18 years but I specialise in contemporary portraiture; I understand the importance of a strong headshot that really stands out. Most of the photos I take are used on book jackets, websites and publicity campaigns.
I’d love to hear from you and discuss projects of all sizes, ideas, time frames and budget—please get in touch with your brief. My rates are affordable and cover all costs, including film developing, scanning, printing, editing and supplying print-ready high-resolution files

Contact
- robinsilas@gmail.com
- @makinabooks
- @robin_silas
- Telephone
- 07779299414
Clients include
- Verso Books ,
- Picador ,
- Ignota Books ,
- Silver Press ,
- Allen & Unwin ,
- Doubleday ,
- Praspar Press ,
- London Centre for Book Arts ,
- Prototype ,
- HarperCollins UK ,
- 404 Ink ,
- Dead Ink ,
- Penguin Random House ,
- Phaidon ,
- Pages of Hackney ,
- Hamish Hamilton ,
- Faber ,
- Allen Lane
Testimonials
I loved being photographed by Robin. He was kind and efficient and put me at ease. We talked about the tone of the photographs before shooting and this was incorporated during the session. His rates are very affordable, book him!
Lola Olufemi Robin did some excellent publicity shots ahead of my new book and I heartily recommend him
Juliet Jacques The lovely Robin of Makina Books fame did some headshots for me a couple of weeks ago — recommended for your glamorous but tasteful author portraits
Eliza Clark Robin took some new pics of me, and it was a really enjoyable and not-traumatic process! Book him, he is great
Katherine Angel If anyone wants to get their author photos/ portraits taken, I wouldn’t recommend anyone more than Robin
Supriya Kaur Dhaliwal Robin’s ease and talent behind the camera, and lovely character, creates a comfortable and generously held space for the subject of his photos. I highly recommend having your photo taken by him!
Sarah Shin Shooting with Robin felt natural, relaxed and really fun. We chatted throughout the shoot, and his subtle direction, perceptiveness and warmth made for something really enchanting and unique.
Maria Sledmere I absolutely loved being photographed by Robin. He has such a good sense of what will translate into great headshots with personality and life.
Bethany Rutter Robin was so lovely and professional from start to finish. His eye is fantastic, his demeanour is reassuring and together those things bring out the best in you – which always makes for great images!
Dalia Gebrial