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It’s all about range these days with actors headshots. In addition to your “main” headshot, I will ensure that you get plenty of other photos that cover a useful range of looks and give your Spotlight portfolio some real variation. The same expression in a different top, isn’t range. The headshot portfolios on Spotlight, CCP, The Page UK or CNI UK  offer an...
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My intention when I’m behind the camera is to give each person I photograph a better than expected experience tailored toward their individuality. Making you guys look and feel your best is the goal. I take great pride in trying to be calm, patient, happy and upbeat on our shoot and help you with some gentle...
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I have some slightly odd tips. Some of my headshotee’s have joked with how they feel really silly “doing one tip or other” but the results can make a world of difference to how you look on camera. If it feels weird it probably looks good My normal routine is to take a couple of test shots...
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Black and White for Actor Headshots (at least here in the UK) has traditionally been the only option. Spotlight “the home of casting” published a book with ONLY black and white headshots in it. Now, though it is much more usual to see colour headshots. Spotlight still only shows black and white headshots in its...
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Actor Headshots If you have ever heard anyone say you don’t look like your headshot – you need to get some new headshots taken ASAP. A big reason for not being cast is how closely you resemble your headshot. The casting director has picked your headshot as having the right appearance for a given part – do...
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Casting against type. We’ve all heard that expression. Casting directors absolutely want to see the same person they’ve selected via headshots. You need to know your BRAND – the type of role suited to you and your features. Embrace your big nose, high forehead and square jawline, you are going to be cast BECAUSE you...
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Headshot clothing advice for Men What to wear for a smart professional business headshot When choosing clothing for your professional business headshot: think about what you’d wear if you were meeting the people you want to view your image. For a lot of people that means – classic. A favourite suit that fits you well. Ties...
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