It is essential your headshot represents you appropriately. Here are your hints and tips to make sure your next photo session is a winner.

1. Why the headshot is so important
2. Tips on taking the perfect shot
3. Character shots
4. Distributing your final photo
5. Post production on your headsho...

In this video we talk headshots and when is the right time to refresh them. What should a headshot say about you? Is it hotter the better? We break down why your current shots might in fact be working against you.

Sorry 'bout my hair.

Actors often have a number of different looks featured across their headshots. There is some debate around this so lets talk about it!

1. The benefit of diverse headshots explained
2. The power of the neutral photo
3. "Vibe" over characters

Make your agents job easier!

Reassess & Refine Your Headshots

Your 'brand' is whatever you want it to be. You're an actor. You can play whatever you like. Especially any 'job type' or vocation you like. Just know that there will be certain physical and energetic boundaries to that.

For example.... if you're a tiny dude with a high pitched voice, you co...

Watch the vid for details and things to aim for / look out for, but you can either take selfies in your headshot outfits or get a friend with a good phone camera to take shots of you in each outfit so you can test the looks. If you're doing selfies, you'd be amazed at the pics you can take with ...

There are so many photographers out there. This video will show you how to find the best one for you.

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

What different looks should I do in my headshot photos?
What types of characters should I take headsh...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

My commercial agent has chosen a terrible headshot. Help!
Why are commercial headshots so bright?
Can...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

Do actors smile in headshots?
Is smiling in headshots common?
Is a smile a good thing for a headsho...

With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
www.StoryTellersConservatory.com

What headshot types do I need commercially?
Should I do character shots for my commercial head shots?
What kind of expressions in my headshots are appropriate for c...

with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
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How many head shots should I put on my business card?
Do I need to put photos on my business card?
Should I put character shots on my business card?
Would you recommend me putting my photo on my business ...

with Ryan Basham, Coach, Trainer & Speaker, Political Analyst & Activist
www.ryanbasham.com

What photos should I include on my website?
Should I put all my headshots in my website gallery?
How many different kinds of headshots should I put on my website?
Can you put too many headshots on your we...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

What is the difference between lithographic Or photographic paper?
Is there a specific type of paper ...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

How much do headshots cost?
What is the standard price for headshots?
What is the usual rate for a h...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

How many headshots do actors have on their websites?
Can I have more than x headshots on my acting w...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

I'm scared about my headshots?
Is it normal to be having anxiety about my photo shoot?
I'm really afr...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

What is quality of the film for headshot printing?
What size should my printed headshots be?
How man...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

Do actors laugh in headshots?
Can I use a laughing headshot?
Is it weird to laugh in a headshot?
A...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

What border does my headshot need to have?
Should my headshot have a border?
Do acting headshots ne...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

How many outfits should I bring to a headshot shoot?
Should I do different looks at my headshot sessi...

with Karen Workman, Mother of Actors, Life Coach, Author of 'Baby Steps To Hollywood'
www.BabyStepsToHollywood.com

Do I have to update my child's photos regularly?
How regularly should I get new headshots for my child actor?
How much is headshot shoot for a child actor?
What should I expect to p...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

Does casting have a preference for the style of photography a headshot should be?
Should I shoot head...

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
http://www.hollywoodsguide.com
https://secretactorsociety.vhx.tv

How important is a good headshot?
Will casting watch my demo reel on a submission?
Should I leave ca...