Headshots: Some people love them, some people hate them. At some point all actors need them. When a production hires actors, they are betting thousands, sometimes millions of dollars and hard work on the performers they hire. Does your headshot speak of a person that is worth that bet? With the advent of the digital camera, there are more options than ever for headshot photography. Some are amazing and some are not so amazing. How does an actor find the proper headshot photographer? Here are some things you may want to consider when selecting your headshot photographer.
Website. A photographer’s website is supposed to be an example of what they consider their best work. Do the actors on the website feel engaging or is everyone staring at the lens like a deer caught in headlights begging for work? Is there variety? Do you learn something about the personality of each actor on the site? Are the backgrounds distracting? Are the pictures in focus? Do the eyes pop? Great lighting doesn’t necessarily equal an amazing headshot. It is the story being told by the person in the great lighting that creates an amazing headshot. Pretty pictures without a clear focus are meant for parents to place on mantles, not for casting
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