Actors headshots – tips and advice from the experts!

I was asked by the guys CastNet to answer the most common questions actors have headshots. I love to have a consultation with my clients before they book a session as it not only helps break the ice but also helps to allay the fears of the dreaded headshot session The thing is, with a bit of preparation and forethought the session can go so much easier and crucially have much better results. There were two other well-known headshot photographers asked at the same time as me and it s good to know that hey both pretty much said the same as me. It s worth checking out as there are some useful its of information.
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Is This The Future of Headshots Photography – I Think Not

I saw this article today in the LA Magazine about a team of actors turned headshot photographers (you know my thoughts on this). It sounds like a crazy idea but in the city of LA anything goes. In all seriousness is it a good idea? Well there are a couple of things that make me question its feasability, I know it s a big truck but it s still a small studio that has lots of limitations on lighting and space (distance from the background). Also is there a set style that all of the actors turned headshot photographers shoot in or is it pot luck on who s available on the day? The other thing that caugt my attention was the fact that this statement was made Although the Headshot Truck’s target clients are, per Hendershott, actors “from Arkansas who may not know any better” and that kind of makes me feel uneasy. I wrote about ethics in the headshot industry yesterday and this statement kind of harps back to that. I understand that they are pitching themselves at the lower end of the h
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Acting Scams and Headshot Scams

In every business there are inscrutable characters, sharks who prey on the unsuspecting or desperate. The acting industry is no difference with dubious Agents, Managers and of course photographers. there are the classic pop up agencies that promise the world and deliver nothing but a huge upfront cost, and there are photographers in on this too usually affiliated to the agency, especially model agancies. However there is another type of photographer that perhaps unwittingly scam or perhaps mis-advise clients by taking aspiring actos money and deliver headshots that are totally unsuitable for the industry. I am passionate about being an actors headshot photographer and have been at the forefront of my field for over 20 years. One of the best bits about doing my job is seeing people move on to the next level of their career with the help of my headshots. The other is offering impartial advice to my clients about the industry, especially new clients who ofetn have no knowledge other than
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Exercise is The Food of Life – Dockside Fitness

This short video is of my good friend and training partner Mark Finn from Dockside Fitness. I train with Mark outside in Ropemakers Field E14 mostt mornings at 7am and on a Sunday at 9am. I often see and hear about functional fitness and wondered what it was. I used to think that lifting weights and doing a few sit ups along with a session or two on a spin bike was enough to keep me healthy and fit.After training with Mark for a while I grew to understand that functional fitness is about being able to deal with the surprises life can sometimes unexpectedly throw at you such as having to lift a heavy item or move quickly to get out of danger. I think its incredibly important to be fit for purpose and as an actor that includes being ready for anything or as they say in Latin. Utrinque Paratus it s the motto of the Parachute Regiment (I used to be involved in as a Territorial soldier many many years ago) the motto means ready for Anything and this has been one of those tenets that has st
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Don McCorkindale

Hallo Alex.  Had some fab photos done today.  I can t recommend Nick Gregan enough.  He has a brilliant studio and wonderful way with actors.  He made Kim feel really at ease [she was a bit trepidatious] and got some really good input from her.  Kim will be sending you the ones she and Nick chose for your delectation.   Please put him on your recommendation list.
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Apple’s New Advert & Actors Headshots

Apple s New Advert & Actors Headshots This short video by director Jake Scott, son of the mightly talented Ridley Scott is celebrating 30 years of Apple innovation. The really great thig is that it was all shot n the iphone 5s with its cracking HD camera facility. The temptation for an actor could be to have a headshot taken on an iphone don t would be my advice. There are those among you I hear say of course you would you re a headshot photographer. But seriously guys my intention is to be honest and pass on my knowledge, one of the big things I say is don t take a chance with your career you might only get one chance to make the right impression. These photos can look great on the small screen but as soon as they are blown up to a normal size the quality starts to show. The other and more important aspect of using a mobile phone camera is the lens. They are wide angle and they are great for taking landscapes and group shots etc. but when taking a headshot which needs to be fairly cl
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Step by Step Great Headshots

When do you know you need a new headshot? What s the process to getting that killer actors headshot? Here are the steps outlined one by one  to help you throughout the minefield of decision making. New headshots are a big decision in an actors career they can make the decision easier by reading this execllent guide here Actors Headshots © Nick Gregan
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