Headshot Quick Tip: Take Sides
A quick post. When you’re having your picture taken professionally you want to remember that people have “sides”. By this I mean one side of your face may be more flattering to the camera—you’re part may be one way or another, you may have a stronger stance with one shoulder towards the camera versus the other, […]
It’s in the eyes: Headshot Tip.
Confidence, or the lack there of, shows through the eyes. This is an extremely important headshot tip. Because the still camera captures images moment by moment, you need to make that moment count. And the difference can be made with the expression in your eyes. Fear and a lack of confidence are often associated with […]
The Corporate Headshot
The Corporate Headshot I’m often asked what the most important ingredient is in a good corporate headshot. The answer is simply you. Your body language. The Corporate Headshot is an interesting thing. That might sound kind of weird, as a corporate headshot sounds like it’d be a fairly mundane thing. But it’s not. Jobs, the […]
Subtext in a headshot?
You may be an actor, you may not be. If you are, you most likely know what subtext is. If you aren’t, and you don’t know, you’ll know what it is after reading this post. Subtext is simply the information found “between the lines”. Often what’s unspoken or directly communicated yet suggested when viewing the […]
Some good posing tips for woman
I’m not sure who the lady in the video is, and I don’t care for the “style of the video” but the content is worth taking in. What she calls “turtle” is an effective technique for sure. They all are for that matter.
The effect of a head tilt.
Something as simple as the direction one tilts their head can totally change the mood of a photograph. Tilt your head toward your lower shoulder and you may appear more “masculine”, tilt your head more toward camera and you may appear more “feminine”. In my experience there is no absolute way to tilt the head […]
Avoid the double chin.
Some decent tips here… It’s amazing how a seemingly simple thing like this can make or break a photo. Check it out.
Headshot Basics (for actors)
The following suggestions are intended for actors as they don’t necessarily apply for other client’s purposes. Remember… -No Crazy makeup (casting directors want to see you). -No crazy clothing (this distracts and casting directors no this is a headshot no-no, so you risk coming across as amateurish). -No crazy poses. -No props. -Remember that we […]
Play to your strengths / A headshot tip
Remember to play to your strengths. If you find yourself repeatedly cast as a super villain or a soccer mom or the maid from across the street, and you’re happy with it, take this in to account when going for new headshots. I’m not suggesting you go full costume—far from it. But think about subtle […]
More Useful Headshot Tips For Actors
Headshot Tips For Actors
Some useful headshot tips …
