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...

As the first point of contact with filmmakers and casting directors, your marketing materials are an extension of yourself and an indication of your level of professionalism. Get clear knowledge on how to make your entire acting toolkit match that of any top-working actor in the industry.

We wi...

With Shaan Sharma, Storytellers Conservatory, Working Actor, Educator, Casting Pro, & Union Leader
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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 Blair Hickey & Brian Wold, Founders of CastingAbout
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What pics should I have up on Actors Access?
How many photos do I need on Actors Access?
Do I need character photos on Actors Access?
On Actors Access, what photos should I have up?
How many different looks do I need f...

w/ Ryan Basham, Award Winning Producer, Master Coach, & Branding Expert
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How to use headshots in branding?
What comes first: branding or headshots?
What can guide me to the right head shots for my branding?
What info should I give my photographer to reflect my brand in ...

with Darren Darnborough, Co-Founder & CEO of WeAudition.com | Actor & Filmmaker
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Are family and friends a good measure for choosing the right headshot?
Who should guide me on the right headshot picture?
Why do actors post head...

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 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...

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.

With Kym Jackson, Working Actor, Union Delegate, Coach, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide & Co-Owner of Secret Actor Society
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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

Are my headshots too old to use?
Do I need to get new headshots regularly?
Should I get new 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

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 dots per inch do my headshots need to be?
How big should my digital headshots be sized?
Ho...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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

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...