[Best Headshot Photographers Los Angeles 2022 –Vanie]
What should your headshot photographer
actually bring to the table so your session is a success? đ¤
When you hire a headshot photographer, youâre not just paying for someone to click the shutter button. Youâre paying for sooo much more than that. Youâre investing in the whole experienceâfrom start to finishâand most importantly, the result.
After all, your headshots should bring a real return on your investment (ROI).
Carly Turro: Romantic Lead (Girl Next Door) / Larson Rainer: Hip Friend (Guy Next Door)
So howâs that actually happen? It happens when your photographer provides these 7 essentials: âŹ
- A Wardrobe Guide: There are certain outfits that communicate “looks” more effectively than others. Interestingly, thatâs not always the wardrobe youâve seen the character wear on TV. On film, thereâs context; in a still headshot, thereâs none. Thereâs only your essence and your clothes. Your wardrobe needs to be specific, deliberate, and “on the nose.”
- Marketing Suggestions: Generally, if youâve got an agent, youâve been given a list of âlooksâ they want you to capture. If not, your photographer should be able to give you professional guidance on which marketing looks are BEST for you to target within your age range and type.
Matai Anastasia Morris: Dancer
Adrian Maddox: Military / Christi Romansky: Down and Out Edgy
- Professional Makeup: Having your makeup professionally done is ESSENTIAL. Camera coverageâs very different than everyday coverage. Providing makeup artists whoâre trained to understand industry standard is key, because not all artists can master the natural, âno-makeup” makeup look that the industry requires.
- Direction: I tend to be a big director behind the camera. I encourage interaction and acting on camera so that youâre very much engaged in the process instead of just posing like a model. This is truly the only way to bring out personality and embody the essence of each look.
- Collaboration: As the paying client, you should always have the final say on how your hair, makeup, and outfits look. In my studio, itâs imperative that you get to see and approve the hair, makeup, background, and lighting BEFORE we start shooting each look. Then, after each look, you see the results before moving on so you know youâve got exactly what you need. đđť
Maya Brown: Love Interest / Hipster
Dominick MacNichols: Prep School Student / Hip Urban / Best Friend
- An Open Mind: Every photographer should have your best interest at heart. I personally tend to be very sensitive to your needs and your comfort zone. I donât believe in imposing my style or my opinions on you. I give you my professional guidance, but ultimately, I listen and deliver what you decide you need.
- A Fun & Professional Environment: Iâm there when Iâm supposed to be. I donât believe in picking up calls on YOUR time and I like to give you my full attention. Energy is everything, so my baggage (cuz you know, we all have some) gets checked at the door when Iâm with you to ensure your dayâs productive and fun! âĄď¸
The bottom line? Your photographerâs jobâs to create an environment that gets you results.
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When you mentioned make-up being essential….does that include make-up for men?
Wonderful blog btw. Your head shots are really the gold standard. The epitome of what a head shot should be.
Regards,
Tom K.