Headshots

Headshots

Planning, shooting, editing, formatting, printing, uploading and presenting your headshots.

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Headshots
  • Intro to Headshots

    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...

  • When Do I Need New Headshots?

    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.

  • Why Having Several Different Headshot Looks is Important

    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

    Reassess & Refine Your Headshots

  • How to Choose your 5 Headshot Looks

    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...

  • How To Do a Headshot Test Shoot

    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 ...

  • How to Select a Headshot Photographer

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

  • What Type of Headshots Should I Take?

    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...

  • Are There Different Headshot Requirements For Theatrical & Commercial?

    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...

  • Should I Smile Or Be Serious in My Headshot?

    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...

  • What Kinds Of Headshots Are Required For Commercial Marketing?

    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...

  • Should I Put My Headshot On My Business Cards?

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

    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 ...

  • How Many Headshots Should I Put On My Website?

    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...

  • Should My Headshots Be Printed On Lithographic Or Photographic 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

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

  • How Much Should I Pay For Headshots?

    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...

  • How Many Headshots Should I Put On My Website?

    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...

  • I’m Nervous About My Headshot Photo Shoot - Help!

    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...

  • What Size Should My Printed Headshots Be?

    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...

  • Should I Laugh In My Headshot?

    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...

  • Should A Headshot Photo Reach The Edge of The Paper Or Have a Border?

    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...

  • How Many Looks Should I Do In My Headshot Shoot?

    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...

  • How Much Should Headshots Cost For A Child Actor?

    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...

  • Should I Shoot My Headshots With Natural Lighting Or In A Studio?

    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...

  • When I'm Finding My Own Auditions, What Is My Most Important Tool?

    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...