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A Guide to Good Headshots

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The first issue

What makes a good headshot? 

  • Its a face shot, not face and body 

  • Its what you look like Right Now (Change your look, change your headshot)

  • It should have your name on it so directors can attach your name to your face, (and generally your resume on the back)

  • It should be in Black and White 

  • YMMV*  Check with your agent or look for information in the casting notice to make sure your format is correct 

*Your Mileage May Vary

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So what can make a Bad Headshot? 

 

 

These are common mistakes and misconceptions in Headshots

 

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Distractions 

This is a publicity shot not a headshot

Donnie Dunagan 

The voice of Bambi

 

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Characterization 

OK if that's the only work you do. He's a Dudley Moore impressionist

 

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Cluttered Background

Again a nice publicity shot but its not a headshot. 

 

 

 

What Makes

OUR Headshots

so special?

 

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We start with a color image of you on a Chromakey Blue Background

We can then customize your headshot any one of several different common requirements

We can add or change the border or background at any time, and update your image file as needed 

Special thanks to actor and stunt specialist Steve Dash, Jason from the "Friday the 13th" series

 

 

Of course if you're well known..... koenig.jpg All you have to do is be recognizable..... Todd.jpg