There’s an old Hollywood stereotype that actors are always looking at themselves in the mirror and admiring their pretty reflections. Well, I have news for you: If that is part of your daily routine than you are ahead of the curve. Right now, I’m going to ask you to look into the mirror, not just to love your every freckle and pearly whites, but so that you can intimately learn your face.
A lot of people might assume all the aesthetic magic comes from the photographer’s end—and that may be true in terms of image quality, lighting, and directing. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: You have equal control of how good your images come out, and it has everything to do with how you know our face and how it translates to the camera.
I say this not only as a photographer, but also a director: Headshots aren’t just nice looking pictures to remind casting directors what you look like. Your headshots function as your lasting impression and your business card. They give a glimpse at what you look like through a lens; they show off your unique features, and portray how you present yourself. After doing this for over eight years, I’ve started to see what helps people stand out, what gives
There’s an old Hollywood stereotype that actors are always looking at themselves in the mirror and admiring their pretty reflections. Well, I have news for you: If that is part of your daily routine than you are ahead of the curve. Right now, I’m going to ask you to look into the mirror, not just to love your every freckle and pearly whites, but so that you can intimately learn your face.
A lot of people might assume all the aesthetic magic comes from the photographer’s end—and that may be true in terms of image quality, lighting, and directing. But I’ll let you in on a little secret: You have equal control of how good your images come out, and it has everything to do with how you know our face and how it translates to the camera.
I say this not only as a photographer, but also a director: Headshots aren’t just nice looking pictures to remind casting directors what you look like. Your headshots function as your lasting impression and your business card. They give a glimpse at what you look like through a lens; they show off your unique features, and portray how you present yourself. After doing this for over eight years, I’ve started to see what helps people stand out, what gives
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