We don't advocate for taking your own headshots. But for jobs requiring promotional materials, taking your own DIY headshots can make a huge difference.
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Finding the Best Reproduction Lab for Your Headshots
Good reproduction labs offer personal service, user-friendly websites, fast turn-around, competitive prices, great color, natural retouching, and high quality paper.
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If you're taking your own headshots or promotional photos, your work is not done once you've simply taken the picture.
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Photographers Kelsey Edwards and Matt Twiggs on Headshots for Kids
“Your headshot is your calling card,” says photographer Kelsey Edwards. “It’s what’s going to get you that first audition."
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The Child Actor’s Tricks to Taking the Perfect Headshot
Headshot photographer Robin Lorraine reveals how to take a headshot that makes you stand out and get noticed.
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Your headshot is your ambassador to the industry. For people who don't know you, it's your best chance to make a strong impression and compel them to bring you in.
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The Challenges and Advantages of Studio and Natural Lighting
Excellent lighting has never been more important, and actors are faced with a major decision before selecting a photographer: natural light versus studio light.
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The Top 10 Ways To Make Your Thumbnail Headshots Stand Out
Here are 10 tips to make your thumbnail headshots make a maximum impact.
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Every day, I get phone calls from prospective clients telling me it's insane out there with so many photographers competing for headshot business. How do you know who's good and who's not?
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Find the Right Photographer by Being Yourself
It is so important to meet with your photographer beforehand, or at least have a very good quality phone conversation.
