Your headshot is your calling card, so making sure it’s right is a crucial step in taking the next step forward in your acting career. Below are seven tips to help get you started on your journey to finding the perfect Backstage profile headshot!
1. Determine your type.Are you a comedic actor? Do you want to perform Shakespeare on stages across the country? Make sure your headshot reflects your type. Our readers often get cast through their Backstage profiles, their headshots, and reels alone! You only get one first impression with creatives and casting directors. Make it count!
2. Consider lighting.Once you’ve nailed down the type you’d like to pursue, it’s time to get into the technical nitty gritty: lighting a shot. Making sure your photo is well lit, that there are no shadows on your face, and that you don’t blend into the background, are essential elements to a successful headshot.
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3. Choose a simple background.Scan for distracting elements (other people, animals, bright red trucks, etc.) and either have them photoshopped out, or retake the photo. If you’d prefer a photo taken indoors, the same rules apply: a plain
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