ARE YOU READY TO BE SEEN?

A great photo is the perfect way to kick off your acting career!

Headshot photographs are used in acting, particularly by those starting out and may have dramatic impact on whether you get invited to audition.Casting directors often rely on first impressions to determine who will be allowed to audition for their roles. They will look at your headshot photo to determine whether you are the right person to play that important part in a movie or TV show.

What’s the difference between a business headshot and an actor headshot?

Some people might think that an actor’s headshot is just like any other photograph. But for a casting director, body language and expressions are what really matters in order to extract the necessary information from your photo so they can find you suitable roles! That’s why I work with all of my actors on getting images which convey your personality as well as emotion.

What I offer you

When you book with me you can rest assured that I will work as hard as I can to help you get the best image possible.  In order to do this, I’ve structured my sessions to include all of the following.

• No time limit.  I only book 2 sessions per day.  A morning session and an afternoon session.  I do this so you can relax and not feel rushed. Being relaxed is key to getting a great shot.
• A number of different styles.  My lighting setup is unique.  It is a high-key, high class lighting setup that is only possible with high-end lighting equipment that is impossible to recreate with consumer products.  I also offer a number of different backgrounds.  I am constantly in discussions with casting directors and people in the industry to find out what the latest trends are to get you noticed more than your competition.
• Complete coaching and guidance on everything from expression to posing. Acting is very different to modelling. Actors can sometimes struggle to adjust to the changes needed for a great shot so I will guide you through every step of the way.
• Prepartion is key in having a successful session.  This is why I provide you with a preparation guide to make sure you are as prepared as possible before your session.
• Different crop versions as well as orientation.  Crops can be very important when submitting images to a casting director.  Something as simple as a crop can be the difference between being considered or not. During our shoot I will show you how different crops can change the feel of the photograph and how we can change your expressions by matching the crop and vice-versa.
• Black and white versions.  You may think that black and white images are not longer used in the industry but you should consider that there arestll some “old shool” casting directors who prefer black and white photos.  I provide these as part of my service so you have them available if you need them.
• Culling guidance.  At the end of our session, we will sit together and review the images.  I will give you feedback if a photo works or not.  I can point out the images a casting director may like and which ones they may not like.  This way you can make an informed decision when choosing the final images.
• Retouching is very different for actor headshots.  There are some hard rules and what is and what is not ok. Knowing this, is critical when submitting images and I make sure all images are edited correctly.