Not a Fan of the Camera?

Headshots are something that you need to update regularly. I’ve found that actors are rarely comfortable in front of the stills camera, but it’s something that needs to be done. Whether you’re new to the game, or a seasoned pro, what do you need to know? Well, that’s the whole point of the post! You don’t know what you don’t know, but by the time you’ve finished reading this hopefully you’ll know a little more and be a bit more relaxed about your upcoming session.

I’ve pulled a few ideas together below about how to prep for your shoot but if anything isn’t clear, or you have other questions, you can DROP ME A LINE any time.

Acting Headshots

Your headshots are a big part of your marketing so you need to get it right. If you’re not entirely sure what you need from your session the best thing to do is to ask your agent. They’re the ones putting you forward for roles so they’re in a great position to offer feedback. Some agents will be looking for very clean, high-key photos that are pretty standard, others will want something more characterful. Some will have quite specific ideas about what they want from your shots, others will leave it up to you.

If you don’t have an agent and aren’t sure what’s going to be best, don’t worry. We can have a chat about your career aims, the roles you’re looking for, and what you want to put across in your pictures. We can do that over email, or phone, and we can talk on the day about how to get the most out of the session.

For Everyone Else

Talk to me, baby! Whether you need pictures for Linkedin, a dating profile, the back of your book, your website, or anything else, let me know your requirements and we’ll make it work. The dos and don'ts in this post will give you a good idea of what to bring, but there are always exceptions and personal requirements so, don’t take this as universal advice as this is geared towards actors.

What Should You Wear?

These are headshots which means I’m only photographing your top half. That means you can ignore the trousers, but you’ll want to bring a few tops. That’s quite a broad statement though, so what should you bring, or not bring, what should you do, or not do?

Final Thoughts

The rules above are more like guidelines: there’s always going to be exceptions to every rule. But essentially it can be boiled down to: be you, be comfortable in your clothes, know your target market, kick ass.