What is a Good Actors Headshot?

What is a Good Actors Headshot?

I'm often asked by clients what is the best type of shot to use, "is a smile better than a straight face"? "is a tightly cropped shot better than a full head shot"?

Obvious things such as wearing a boldly patterned top or something with heavy and strong stripes can seriously affect the whole look of the picture, distracting the eye of the viewer away from your face towards your busy top. Another thing to think about is the effect of jewellery on how the image is perceived and if it distracts the eye away from the most important part of the shot - your face.

I can only give this advice; the actors headshots has to work in a split second, if you think that casting directors and agents view many photographs often in rapid succession, your shot has to stand out, it has to make them stop and think - wow! - and we've all heard of the wow factor

The casting director needs to stop at your picture, and love it. Then they'll be prepared to look at your CV. I like to think that even though there may be several people with a similar look or CV as you, they'll be impressed enough by your picture to look at your CV and then to ask you for audition or interview.

My style of headshot photographer is very relaxed and easy going. I'm here to help you get the best possible shot. I like to have fun and I always try to get a natural shot that is clearly you. I want my pictures to say to people, " Hey this is me, aren't I great "

Most of all I enjoy my work and I like to have fun, hopefully you'll have fun too and actually enjoy having your headshot taken for change. See more of my work and ton more info at www.nickgregan.com

Give your module a title. Titles can only be one line, so keep it short. Give your module a subtitle. Enter your text below. The limit is 10,000 characters. I'm often asked by clients what is the best type of shot to use, "is a smile better than a straight face"? "is a tightly cropped shot better than a full head shot"? Obvious things such as wearing a boldly patterned top or something with heavy and strong stripes can seriously affect the whole look of the picture, distracting the eye of the viewer away from your face towards your busy top. Another thing to think about is the effect of jewellery on how the image is perceived and if it distracts the eye away from the most important part of the shot - your face. I can only give this advice; the actors headshots has to work in a split second, if you think that casting directors and agents view many photographs often in rapid succession, your shot has to stand out, it has to make them stop and think - wow! - and we've all heard of the wow factor The casting director needs to stop at your picture, and love it. Then they'll be prepared to look at your CV. I like to think that even though there may be several people with a similar look or CV as you, they'll be impressed enough by your picture to look at your CV and then to ask you for audition or interview. My style of headshot photography is very relaxed and easy going. I'm here to help you get the best possible shot. I like to have fun and I always try to get a natural shot that is clearly you. I want my pictures to say to people, " Hey this is me, aren't I great " Most of all I enjoy my work and I like to have fun, hopefully you'll have fun too and actually enjoy having your headshot taken for change. See more of my work and ton more info at www.nickgregan.com