In New York City as well as across the country I am shocked at what is being considered appropriate for a headshot. My friends this is not anything that you can take lightly. Your headshot many times is your ticket or your calling card to get YOU in front of those who matter. A headshot does not only share who you are it states so much more.
A headshot answers the following questions:
1. Your Age Range
2. Your Maturity Level
3. Your Professionalism
4. Your Type
5. Your Sex
6. And Hopefully Your Personality
It is so important that you seek out a headshot photographer that you know can get the job done. You also want to find a headshot photographer that you feel represents you as an artist and can pull out of you your true personality and colors. It is not about just having a nice picture of you that you feel you look good in.
Things you want to shine your headshot:
1. Your eyes
2. Your personality
3. Your charming looks
4. Is your joy shining through (even in a serious shot)
5. Are you engaged in the picture
6. Would your headshot make those behind the table say: "Yes, we want to work with that person".
7. Your shot is clean, clear and crisp
8. Colors (try and stay clear of black or white shirts)
It is not OK for you just to have your parent, friend or neighbor take your shots - spend the money and make sure your headshots are quality.
By making sure your headshots are quality...Casting Directors, Choreographers, Directors, etc. will take another glance and perhaps bring you in...so be smart.
If you live across the country check out The Photography Train (http://www.thephotographytrain.com) for potential upcoming stops on their travels. It is a company that brings major headshot and fashion photographers to major cities to help students and professionals get quality headshots.
Hope this helps!
Kind regards,
Rance Wright
Wright Way Master Classes
http://www.wrightwaymasterclasses.com
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