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What to Wear for Headshots: A Wardrobe Guide for Actors
If you want to know how to use wardrobe for your headshots, the answer is simple: dress the part, not yourself. Each character type has its own uniform, and wardrobe is what makes casting recognize that look in the first two seconds, before your essence even gets a chance to come through. It seems that one of the biggest challenges when preparing for a headshot session is how to put together wardrobe that best represents the looks you're trying to achieve. Here are some simple guidelines to help you with your selections! What Should You Wear for Each Actor Headshot Look? The short answer:...
Headshot Dos and Don’ts: An Agent’s Perspective for Actors
If you want to know what makes the best headshots for actors, don't just ask a photographer, ask an agent who reviews actor headshots for a living and decides which ones actually get submitted. That's exactly why I handed this post over to someone whose opinion carries real weight in the room where casting decisions start. I've worked with Mike O'Dell for over seven years now. Mike is a hard working no none-sense actor's agent. His experience of 11+ years, first at SBV and now at BBA, two well recognized agencies, definitely gives his words weight so I asked him to guest blog. A wise actor...
8 Questions to Ask a Headshot Photographer Before You Book
When I get calls from potential clients, I often only hear one question: "What is your price?" Price is certainly a factor in choosing a headshot photographer, but what are some other questions to ask while shopping around? To compare apples to apples, it's important to also ask what the headshot package includes for the price. Two photographers can quote you the same number and hand you completely different packages, and you won't know that until you ask. Here's the list I give actors who call me while they're still deciding. What Should You Ask a Headshot Photographer Before You Book? Ask...
Do Professional Headshots Get More Auditions for New Actors?
We've all heard the cliche sayings, "it's all in the eyes" or "headshots are you on your best day," but for acting headshots to grab the attention of casting directors, there's more to it than that. If someone asked me today how actor headshots actually get an unknown actor called in for an audition, the honest answer is that a beautiful photo by itself has never been enough. Why Don't Casting Directors Call In Unknowns With Beautiful Headshots? Casting directors generally don't take the chance and bring in an unknown who has a beautiful headshot but lacks a specific marketing look with...