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Headshot Horror and How to Deal With It: Advice from a Fellow Thespian.

Headshot Horror and How to Deal With It: Advice from a Fellow Thespian.

Jul 24, 2016

[Headshot Photographers by Vanie] Guest Blog by my client Joanna Kelly Born and raised in Houston, Texas and a graduate of New York University, Joanna Kelly now resides in Los Angeles where she works as an actress and writer. Favorite past roles include the shows...

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The secret to headshots that work👇 ❌ Headsho The secret to headshots that work👇

❌ Headshots are not about taking pretty pictures of yourself.

✅ Headshots are a marketing tool for actors.

For acting headshots to be effective, you need to do 3 things:

1️⃣ Get specific looks based on the auditions you’re targeting in your age group. Being specific helps casting directors envision you in the role.

2️⃣ Showcase your personality. Embody the character (or look) in each headshot and show them you can act.

3️⃣ Keep the makeup natural! Casting directors want to see the real you, not the glammed up version of you.

Hope this helps!

❤️Follow for your daily dose of headshot tips!

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The secret to headshots that work👇 ❌ Headsho The secret to headshots that work👇

❌ Headshots are not about taking pretty pictures of yourself.

✅ Headshots are a marketing tool for actors.

For acting headshots to be effective, you need to do 3 things:

1️⃣ Get specific looks based on the auditions you’re targeting in your age group. Being specific helps casting directors envision you in the role.

2️⃣ Showcase your personality. Embody the character (or look) in each headshot and show them you can act.

3️⃣ Keep the makeup natural! Casting directors want to see the real you, not the glammed up version of you.

Hope this helps!

❤️Follow for your daily dose of headshot tips!

#headshotsthatwork #headshotsforactors #headshotsthatbook #laheadshots
#actingheadshots
#laheadshotphotographer
#laheadshot
#laheadshotphotography
There’s one exception 👇 If as an actor you a There’s one exception 👇

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

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Got questions for me? I gotcha!👇
Raise your hand if you hate getting headshots.🖐 Raise your hand if you hate getting headshots.🖐️

You’re in the right place cuz you’re not a model, you’re an actor! 

🤦🏼‍♀️So yaaaa, of course you hate getting headshots.

✅ You don’t pose in front of the camera, you ACT on camera.

✅ You need a photographer who directs you like an actor instead of posing you like a model.

🤗 Hi, I’m Vanie (Vah-nee) aaand I blame my parents for the misspelling of my name.

I’m the LA headshot photographer for character actors who don’t like to pose.

✨Follow for daily tips so you nail your next headshot session!

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If you hate getting headshots…👇 You’re in If you hate getting headshots…👇

You’re in the right place cuz you’re not a model, you’re an actor! 

🤦🏼‍♀️So yaaaa, of course you hate getting headshots.

✅ You don’t pose in front of the camera, you ACT on camera.

✅ You need a photographer who directs you like an actor instead of posing you like a model.

🤗 Hi, I’m Vanie (Vah-nee) aaand I blame my parents for the misspelling of my name.

I’m the LA headshot photographer for character actors who don’t like to pose.

✨Follow for daily tips so you nail your next headshot session!

#losangelesheadshotphotographer
#actorheadshotslosangeles
#headshotphotographerslosangeles
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#headshots
Here’s what makes an effective headshot👇 Rul Here’s what makes an effective headshot👇

Rules are created because somebody somewhere messed up.

We’ve heard it all!

⚡️Don’t wear jewelry in headshots

⚡️No scarfs

⚡️No graphics

⚡️No patterns

⚡️No red lipstic

⚡️No hands

The list is long.

BUT no casting director ever said, “”Don’t bring that person in because they are wearing jewelry in their headshots.””

In fact, no agent or manager ever asked my actors for a re-shoot because we “”broke the rules.””

Why?

Because rules don’t matter.

The only thing that matters is that as an actor, you EFFECTIVELY convey the character you’re going for in your headshot. That’s it.

This is where newbie photographers don’t know how to guide you and make costly mistakes.

Ask yourself this ONE 1️⃣ quesion and you’ll be able to decide if you should do something or if you shouldn’t.

💁🏼‍♀️Does this help clarify my look?

✅ If the answer is yes, then go for it.

If the answer is “”I don’t know but I really want to wear it”” then you’re doing something to satisfy your own desires and not to clarify the character.

❌ In that case, the answer is no, don’t do it.

❤️ Follow for more daily headshot tips.

#losangelesheadshotphotographer
#actorheadshotslosangeles
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All you need to know about acting headshots👇 R All you need to know about acting headshots👇

Rules are created because somebody somewhere messed up.

We’ve heard it all!

⚡️Don’t wear jewelry in headshots

⚡️No scarfs

⚡️No graphics

⚡️No patterns

⚡️No red lipstic

⚡️No hands

The list is long.

BUT no casting director ever said, “”Don’t bring that person in because they are wearing jewelry in their headshots.””

In fact, no agent or manager ever asked my actors for a re-shoot because we “”broke the rules.””

Why?

Because rules don’t matter.

The only thing that matters is that as an actor, you EFFECTIVELY convey the character you’re going for in your headshot. That’s it.

This is where newbie photographers don’t know how to guide you and make costly mistakes.

Ask yourself this ONE 1️⃣ quesion and you’ll be able to decide if you should do something or if you shouldn’t.

💁🏼‍♀️Does this help clarify my look?

✅ If the answer is yes, then go for it.

If the answer is “”I don’t know but I really want to wear it”” then you’re doing something to satisfy your own desires and not to clarify the character.

❌ In that case, the answer is no, don’t do it.

❤️ Follow for more daily headshot tips.

#losangelesheadshotphotographer
#actorheadshotslosangeles
#headshotphotographerslosangeles
#actorheadshotla
#headshots
Save this for later!❤️ #actorheadshotsla #act Save this for later!❤️

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