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It seems logical to copy the wardrobe you see on T It seems logical to copy the wardrobe you see on TV 👇

❌ But it’s one of the most common mistakes acting headshot mistakes.

✅ An actor headshot has no context, so your wardrobe has to do the heavy lifting along with your essence of course. 

Let me know in the comments if this changes how you’ll prep for your next headshot photography session!

#HeadshotTips #ActorProblems #ActorWardrobe #HeadshotPrep #headshotphotographerla
What are staple looks for actors?👇 The basic 4 What are staple looks for actors?👇

The basic 4 headshots hat almost every actor needs.

1. Business

2. Girl/Guy Next Door

3. Mom/Dad

3. Edgy

Of course each of these categories have specific looks within them.

Don’t know what looks to get?

Comment with the word ✨looks✨ and I’ll send you my Ultimate Look Guide with the popular headshot looks agents and managers are asking for right now in your age group!
This list is my entire headshot philosophy.👇 T This list is my entire headshot philosophy.👇

The industry will pressure you to be polished, perfect, and palatable.

To hide your quirks.

To smooth out your personality so you fit into a neat little box.

💁🏼‍♀️ My job is to do the exact opposite for actors.

✅ My job is to create a space where the real, unique, slightly weird, and wonderfully authentic YOU can come out to play—because that’s the acting headshot that gets noticed.

✅ That’s the actor who gets cast.

What’s one thing you unapologetically love about your actor self? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#HeadshotTips #Authenticity #PersonalBrandingForActors #CharacterActor #LAHeadshots
The secret to headshots that work👇 Actors, lis The secret to headshots that work👇

Actors, listen up!

You’re spending your money on the wrong kind of headshots.

❌Forget about “pretty” headshots that waste your time and money.

Pretty looks good on Mom’s mantle but it doesn’t sell you as the real you. 

You CAN start auditioning and booking NOW and without wasting your money on yet another set of headshots that gets agents asking for a re-shoot.🎉

Here’s the deal.

❌ Headshots are NOT an opportunity to play “dress-up”.

✅ Headshots are a marketing tool.

✨Headshots work when you get specific with your looks (based on the roles you’ll be auditioning for in your age group) AND when your personality comes through… preferably as the character.

Hate posing in front of the camera?

⚡️When you work with me, you’re not going to pose, you’re going to act! Cuz, duh, you’re an actor, not a model. This is the key to authenticity!

Follow for more daily headshot tips like this one!❤️

#headshotsession
#headshotstudio
#headshotsforactors
#headshotswithpersonality
#headshotphotographerlosangeles
This list is my entire headshot philosophy.👇 T This list is my entire headshot philosophy.👇

The industry will pressure you to be polished, perfect, and palatable.

To hide your quirks.

To smooth out your personality so you fit into a neat little box.

💁🏼‍♀️ My job is to do the exact opposite for actors.

✅ My job is to create a space where the real, unique, slightly weird, and wonderfully authentic YOU can come out to play—because that’s the acting headshot that gets noticed.

✅ That’s the actor who gets cast.

What’s one thing you unapologetically love about your actor self? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#HeadshotTips #Authenticity #PersonalBrandingForActors #CharacterActor #LAHeadshots
Please tag a friend or repost on your page!🫶🙏🏻

I only shoot two days a week as I’m spending more time growing my coaching business @photographer.mentor

The rest of the week, I might be in my office working at my desk so…

👉 As I consider renewing my lease for another 3 years, I’d like to share it with a professional photographer looking for a long term studio to settle in!

I put 28K in improvements into the space so it’s perfect for a photographer’s needs.

✨I even built a private office with two doors and two desks (one for you and one for me– cuz besides editing at home, I like to edit at work too.)

💌 DM for details if interested. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE.

Also, if you’d like to share your space, let me know that too!
👇Comment the word “sample” to see more exam 👇Comment the word “sample” to see more examples of specific, personality based, acting headshots that sell REAL actors, with their unique features, and personalities instead of vacant overly glamorized, overly retouched “perfect” headshots!

#actorheadshot
#actingheadshots
#headshotphotographer
#headshotphotographersinla
#losangelesheadshotphotographers
With one exception 👇 If as an actor you alread With one exception 👇

If as an actor you already have all your “staple” acting headshot looks covered, then it’s okay to add looks with uniforms even if you don’t have an agent.

Got questions? I gotcha!👇

#actingheadshots #actoradvice #headshotwardrobe #actorheadshottips #actorheadshotuniforms

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