FAQ

Every actor needs a good headshot, it is essential to landing that next big role. As an actor, you must be trained and prepared to act in front of the camera or on stage. The same goes for having a good headshot session. Here is a list of things we require before getting to your shoot:

Getting a good night’s rest
Being positive and open to direction from the photographer. Many times a position may feel awkward but in the camera it looks great.
Arrive camera ready which means to have your makeup and hair done. Light touch-ups are ok but be ready to shoot when you arrive.
If you are planning to cut your hair please cut it a couple weeks before the shoot day. This give the hair time to look natural. Just dont cut your hair the day before the shoot. There is that chance you may not like it after itsit has been cut and then you will not be happy with the headshots.
Make sure your facial hair is taken care of and nicely trimmed. Of course if the look is wild and shaggy then just let it run wild.
Bring your own hair care products
For females it’s best not to wear heavy makeup unless it is intentional for a particular role. You want to look like your headshot when you goto the audition. They wanna see the real you.
If you go to a makeup artist to have your makeup done please tell them you are going to have your headshots taken so they can do your makeup the right way.
Have your wardrobe selected and nicely pressed. If your clothes look dirty and wrinkled they will not look good for headshots unless you are going for a bum look which may be the case.
No plaids, stripes, shiny, see-through, or bad-fitting clothing. Sometimes certain patterns and shapes can have adverse effects on the camera and cause moire, which is bad. So bring some other options if you have any questionable clothing.
Wear solid colors, no patterns as they are distracting.
Bring a couple of clothing options in case what you are wearing is not the best look on camera. And everything should be on hangers.
Know your best looks. Most working actors know their best side and have their signature look down and so should you. This is not to say that is all we will shoot but it’s good to know so we can for sure nail the look.
Any retouching that is requested may take up to 5 days to complete depending on how busy we are.
After the shoot you will leave with a thumb drive of all your pics in raw and jpeg form. Special-sized files are available on request. See in the Book Now section.
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above items please email us.