Headshot Photo Information
Getting ahead in the entertainment business means presenting yourself in the best light. A headshot plays a huge role, since it's how casting directors identify you. The most important consideration is taking a photo that lets you look like you.
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Size
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Eight by ten is the standard size. The standard size is an 8-by-10-inch glossy print with a close-up on your face. Headshots for models are sized 9 by 12. The photo should "bleed," or lack borders.
Types
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Use a commercial headshot for film and TV roles. Commercial film and television headshots portray the subject from the shoulders up in a relaxed pose and direct lighting. Dramatic headshots use theatrical lighting and costumes to create mood and emotion. Finally, glamour headshots are appropriate for models, dancers and singers and for soap opera roles.
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Color
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Color headshots have begun the norm. In the early 2000s, a trend toward color headshots began. Black-and-white headshots are still accepted, but have both types on hand.
Considerations
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Keep it simple. Dress simply--black or white is suitable. Minimize jewelry; you don't want to take attention from your face. Your hair and eye color dictate background--be careful not to wash yourself out. Apply makeup at the studio so that you can make adjustments.
Photographers
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Some photographers specialize in headshots. Search industry papers like "Backstage" or "Variety" to find a photographer. Professionals charge $50 to $2,000 a session.
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References
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- Photo Credit Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Shevaun Steffens Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Nicole Makauskas Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Richard Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Frédéric DUPONT Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of D. Sharon Pruitt Image by Flickr.com, courtesy of Hamed Masoumi
