Headshot Photographs & The Casting Director

Photographing headshots for actors is about giving the actor the very best chance of being noticed, so staying current with the style, capturing personality and emotion and understanding that actors’ castability are all elements that play a part in creating a headshot with the ‘Wow Factor’. We want Casting Directors to look at their headshot and say “wow, I like that” if that happens then I’ve done my job as a headshot photographer. I was doing some research today and I came across this article in the Guardian newspaper by Laura Barnett about Casting Directors and the role they play within the production process. I thought it was worth sharing, especially for actors who are new to the industry, where the many job descriptions can become confusing or muddled. We often think of the world and roles of the Casting Director as mysterious as they are rarely interviewed or proclaimed outside of the industry. From my perspective as a headshot photographer when I am shooting a clie
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Words Every Headshot Photographer Likes To Hear

Nick Gregan makes you feel relaxed and never rushes you. He gives you all the time you need to get the shots that you went there for. As actors, we go to our photographers with a look in mind that we want to achieve. Because Nick is so easy to talk to, I was able to tell him exactly what I wanted and he listened to me and totally understood. The result: The exact photos that I wanted; the exact look that I had in mind! I am extremely happy with my new headshots, and it was a pleasure to work with Nick, as he is so professional, and I could tell that he genuinely wanted me to be happy with the final results. Excellent! Client testimonials are an important part of credibility and affirmation, they are the words every headshot photogrpher likes to hear, and they help other actors get a better feel for a headshot photographer. With the rise in social media a positive client testimonial has the power to add to a photographers reputation and helps others looking for a service feel more conf
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A Step by Step To Guide Better Actors Headshots

When do you know you need a new headshot? What s the process to nailing that killer actors headshot? Here are few of the steps briefly outlined to help you through the minefield of decision making. New headshots are a big decision in an actors career they can make the difference in getting auditions, being noticed and a big difference in your confidence levels. Actors Headshots © Nick Gregan Katie Geary © Nick Gregan Chris © Nick Gregan
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Make Sure Your Actors Headshot Looks Natural

Don’t Go Crazy With Retouching So you’ve just had your actors headshots done and are really happy with the results but, you feel like they could do with a little extra ‘shuzzing’ you want to make sure they’ve got ‘The Wow Factor’. Nothing too crazy, just tidy up a few little pimples and the laughter lines around your eyes that have started to appear recently. You suggest this to the headshot photographer and they are quite happy to retouch them for you. You tell them what you want and they reply; “sure no problems I’ll just tickle-up your headshot and make you look great” you feel happy that they are going to retouch their own photos and leave feeling confident. A couple of days later when the retouched headshots are delivered you are really pleased with the result, your skin look’s smooth and silk like, your eyes are bright and perky, your laughter lines have disappeared completely and overall you look great. You’re fired up so let’s hit those auditions. Oh
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Who Chooses Your Actors Headshot?

Who Chooses Your Actors Headshot? Is it you? Is it your Agent? Is it your headshot photographer or is it your family? What about if you’re not sure of which one is the best headshot for you? What if you don’t like the way you look, how on earth are you supposed to choose headshot that’ll get you work as you probably won’t like any of them? Ultimately it’s your career so you have to make the final decision however there are people out there who have your best interests at heart and will help you out. There are lots of experienced professionals with tons of knowledge who have a valid opinion you are not alone. Amy-Jo If you are in the position of having an Agent then ask their advice, in some cases your Agent will insist on choosing which headshot they want you to use, you may not always agree with them. The thing is that they see you objectively, they see you essentially see you as a way of making money, if they can’t get you work then what’s the point of them representin
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Headshot Photographer in London

It s always great when client s say nice things about you, as an actors headshot photographer in London I love shooting headshots and feel great when a client is happy. Expectedly so, most clients are not surprised that they have a range of great headshots, they do their research and due diligence, find a headshot photographer they like, talk to them and then book a session. So there should be no surprises, but there always are thats one of the things that makes my job so much fun. Delivering great headshots that actually help actors get noticed by the Casting Directors.
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Superb Theatrical Photographer in London

Excellent casting headshots from Nick Gregan London?s best Headshot Photographer.
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