Becoming an actor is no easy task. It all depends on how you start your career. To begin with, you'll need a headshot. Every movie, TV, or theater actor has one because it serves as the introduction and give the most important first impression. Before you can even walk in the door, you'll want to establish a connection with the agent or casting director.
You will find the internet really helpful in getting your perfect headshot. There are a lot of resources and information regarding the many photographers in the business. Just give their websites a visit to familiarize yourself with their work. When searching, you'll also need to select a suitable location for the photo shoot. No need to go all the way to New York just to get a great headshot because there are good photographers all over the country. You might even find one in your hometown. Look into local talent agencies, too; find an honest, licensed agency and talk to them about doing your headshots.
After the research, make a list of your most favorite photographers and start by contacting each one of them. Discuss your aim and purpose for the headshot. Make sure to get what you want to get your money's worth. Depending on the photographer's fee and on what you can afford, you can specify the number of frames and poses. The headshot can also be theatrical or commercial. To make yourself more presentable, have your hair and make-up done. Make it a point that the photographer you have selected can meet your specifications. Otherwise, you should move on to the next one on your list.
Once you have picked out the most suitable photographer, set a schedule for the photo shoot. Select the best clothing for the session. After establishing the specifications and necessary checks with the photographer, it's your job to look the part. In order to give yourself a little more flexibility, you might want to go for formal as well as the casual attire. You can smile on the first frame and look serious in the next. This will give you more to work with in selecting your final headshot.
Never lose communication with the photographer. Go right away into hair and makeup once you arrive on set for the session. You can also present your selection of clothes to the photographer. Coordinate with the photographer and keep your options open as you finalize your look for your headshot.
You'll want to enjoy the whole process of taking your headshot as it is your moment to shine and impress. Keep an open mind and be open as well to the suggestions the photographer might throw at you. It's a good idea to consider these because of course, the photographers know more about looking the part than you do.
You also might want to get your hair styled or cut before the session because there are some that will not cover hair and make-up. Moreover, try bringing a family member or friend with you on the shoot just to be safe. These photographers wouldn't mind having someone sitting in.
Be comfortable with what you're doing. If ever the photographer suddenly demands that you take your clothes off, it's best that you leave the set immediately and get another photographer. Never let yourself be forced into doing something you don't want to do.
You will find the internet really helpful in getting your perfect headshot. There are a lot of resources and information regarding the many photographers in the business. Just give their websites a visit to familiarize yourself with their work. When searching, you'll also need to select a suitable location for the photo shoot. No need to go all the way to New York just to get a great headshot because there are good photographers all over the country. You might even find one in your hometown. Look into local talent agencies, too; find an honest, licensed agency and talk to them about doing your headshots.
After the research, make a list of your most favorite photographers and start by contacting each one of them. Discuss your aim and purpose for the headshot. Make sure to get what you want to get your money's worth. Depending on the photographer's fee and on what you can afford, you can specify the number of frames and poses. The headshot can also be theatrical or commercial. To make yourself more presentable, have your hair and make-up done. Make it a point that the photographer you have selected can meet your specifications. Otherwise, you should move on to the next one on your list.
Once you have picked out the most suitable photographer, set a schedule for the photo shoot. Select the best clothing for the session. After establishing the specifications and necessary checks with the photographer, it's your job to look the part. In order to give yourself a little more flexibility, you might want to go for formal as well as the casual attire. You can smile on the first frame and look serious in the next. This will give you more to work with in selecting your final headshot.
Never lose communication with the photographer. Go right away into hair and makeup once you arrive on set for the session. You can also present your selection of clothes to the photographer. Coordinate with the photographer and keep your options open as you finalize your look for your headshot.
You'll want to enjoy the whole process of taking your headshot as it is your moment to shine and impress. Keep an open mind and be open as well to the suggestions the photographer might throw at you. It's a good idea to consider these because of course, the photographers know more about looking the part than you do.
You also might want to get your hair styled or cut before the session because there are some that will not cover hair and make-up. Moreover, try bringing a family member or friend with you on the shoot just to be safe. These photographers wouldn't mind having someone sitting in.
Be comfortable with what you're doing. If ever the photographer suddenly demands that you take your clothes off, it's best that you leave the set immediately and get another photographer. Never let yourself be forced into doing something you don't want to do.
