Compiled by Kerry Reid
LAURA ALDRIDGE
Aldridge has been shooting for 24 years, specializing in kids and teens but doing adults, too. Her rates run $125 plus $28 per roll of 36 b/w. She does children's makeup herself but brings in a makeup/hair stylist for teens for $100 extra. Retouching is a minimum of $20. (415) 255-0876.
ANDREW COHEN
A commercial and fine art photographer for 20 years, Cohen has been "shooting people" in a variety of contexts, from corporate to editorial, so it's only natural that he should do actors' headshots, as well. He shoots on location or in studio in medium format or 35mm, and does his own custom printing and toning. (415) 641-5090. See ad on this page.
JAY DANIEL ASSOCIATES
With more than 20 years of experience doing headshots, Daniel offers a basic package for $100, which includes one roll of film and a contact sheet, plus $16 for one 8x10 and $35 for makeup; or an hour studio sitting for $200-250. Digital retouching on site. (415) 459-1495.
PARKSIDE STUDIO
Specializing in b/w photography, Skip Doughty has been running this storefront studio and lab in Rocklin for 11 years. He shoots with a medium-format camera (no 35mm), and offers digital retouching. (916) 624-5390.
JOSEPH GRECO
Twenty-five-year veteran Greco, who has a photography degree from the Academy of Art in San Francisco, charges women $200 for two rolls, including a makeup/hair artist, two proofs, and one retouched 8x10. Men pay $150 because he powders them himself. He does either studio or outdoor natural light. (415) 457-2563.
HEADSHOTS INC.
A photographer for over 20 years, Bob Adler offers a "classic headshot package" which includes two rolls, two looks and 2 8x10s, including hair and makeup, for $200. He also offers a "Monday special" of the same package for $150. (415) 695-2867.
DANIEL HERRON STUDIOS
Herron shoots in his main office in Palo Alto, where he's worked for 13 years, and at Fort Mason in San Francisco. He charges women $145 a roll, including makeup, a proof sheet, and one 8x10. Men pay $125. (650) 969-3777.
IS PHOTOGRAPHY
Robert Glover has been shooting for over 10 years. The standard package is $75, which includes one roll, one 8x10, and assistance with hair and makeup. He will shoot in the studio or on location. (650) 340-8825.
JOHN C. ANDERSON PHOTOGRAPHY
Anderson has been doing headshots for nearly six years, and offers one roll of b/w for $49, including three looks (commercial, dramatic, and three-quarter) and one 8x10. Proofs are additional, but same-day rush service is available for a small additional fee. No makeup provided. He guarantees his work, and additional film is discounted. Se habla espa„ol. (415) 931-6323.
BRENT JENSEN PHOTOGRAPHY
In the business for many years, Jensen works mostly in his Oakland studio or on location. For $100 you get two rolls, two 8x10s, and a proof sheet. Makeup is extra. (510) 835-8025.
DONALD JONES PHOTOGRAPHY
Partners John Swanda and Sheryl Schindler have been in the business for 11 years. Rates for b/w theatrical photos are $155 for two rolls, including two proof sheets and two 8x10s. Basic makeup is included. (415) 982-4432.
LESLIE KATZ
In the business for 10 years, Katz does headshots for adults and children in color or b/w. Her basic package is $150 for one roll of 35mm, proof sheet, and one 5x7. For $250, clients get different looks and five rolls of 120mm film. The charge for 8x10s is $20 per. Makeup is an extra $60. (415) 626-6994.
SUSAN KENEDI
In the business for 11 years, Kenedi specializes in kids, but also does many headshots for adults. She works in natural light. Rates are $150 for the first look, which includes one roll, negatives, proof sheet, and one 8x10 (color or b/w). After that, each roll is $75 per. A professional makeup artist is available for an additional fee. Based in Sacramento, Kenedi's willing to travel. (916) 452-4492.
MICHAEL LERAS PHOTOGRAPHY
A working actor and model for eight years now, Leras was previously a photojournalist. He works with natural light on location, usually in downtown San Francisco. He also shoots in Sonoma County. He charges $175 for two rolls, a proof sheet, and one 8x10. Additional prints are $10 each. No makeup provided. (707) 578-0779.
MCS
Allen Nomura has been doing headshots since 1975, and owns Mission Camera Shop in the Mission District, which has had a separate studio for headshots since 1994. He charges $69.50 (plus tax) for one roll, proof sheet, and one 8x10. Additional 8x10s are $10 per. A makeup artist/hair stylist is provided upon request for $60. (415) 641-5910.
LARRY MERKLE PHOTOGRAPHY
A professional photographer for 18 years, Merkle works in his San Francisco studio or on location. He charges $175 for two rolls, a contact sheet, and three 8x10s. There is no restriction on the number of clothing changes. A makeup/hair professional is available for an additional fee. Merkle's clients include the San Francisco Opera, American Conservatory Theater, and Beach Blanket Babylon. (415) 626-2267.
MERRILL PHOTOGRAPHICS
Craig Merrill specializes in kids but also does a lot of headshots for adults, shooting in his Alameda studio or on location. He's been in business for about 18 years, with his wife, Grace McHugh, doing hair and makeup. Prices range from $150 for one roll, with 4x6 prints instead of a contact sheet, to as high as $350 for a composite. Clients get the negatives, and extra 8x10s are $8-10 per. (510) 865-3629.
NORBERT
With a Ph.D. in art history, the German-born Norbert shoots mainly adult actors in three-quarter poses, using natural light on location in the East Bay. His fee of $150 includes two rolls, negatives, help with makeup and styling, and a variety of poses. The cost for 8x10s are $6.50 each, with no extra charge for color. His portfolio is available online at www.starsagency. com/norbert. (510) 268-1437.
POINT OF VIEW PRODUCTIONS
Former actor Karil Daniels has been a photographer for more than 20 years. Based in San Francisco, she shoots only on location and looks for economical shortcuts--for example, an hour's shoot of one roll could be as low as $100 if the client takes the roll to the lab himself and has his own proof sheet made. Clients also keep the negatives. (415) 821-0435.
JEANINE REISBIG PHOTOGRAPHY
Reisbig estimates that she has photographed about 500 actors in seven years. She currently charges $65 (plus tax) for one roll, including proof, two 8x10s, and styling assistance. Reisbig said she provides lots of coaching and believes in making people look like themselves, and that she also tries to keep her rates reasonable for her clients. (415) 861-7216.
ROCHELLE RICHARDS PHOTOGRAPHY
Richards started doing headshots 15 years ago, and shoots both in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. She is a professional makeup artist, and uses natural light only. Her fee of $150 includes makeup, one roll of 36, and contact sheet; 8x10s are $20 each. For color (same price, roll of 24), she provides 4x6s. (415) 995-2324.
SAVAGE PHOTOGRAPHY
This three-person business, in existence since the mid-'70s, has a large African-American clientele and works mostly in the studio, with extra fees for location shots and for a professional makeup person. The $75 fee includes one roll plus proofs. Prints are $12 for the first 8x10; $6 for dupes; for 25 dupes or more, $3 apiece. Their portfolio is available online at www.savagephoto.com. (415) 626-2610.
CRAIG SCOFFONE STUDIOS
Fine artist and commercial photographer Scoffone has been shooting for 13 years. His on-camera talent package ($175) includes one roll with four different looks, plus contact sheets; custom 8x10s are $35 apiece, and optional makeup/hair is $35 for men and $55 for women. (408) 295-0519.
BRUCE SHIPPEE PHOTOGRAPHY
Shippee, who has a photography degree from Brooks Institute, does fashion and commercial portfolios. (707) 578-3216.
CYNTHIA SMALLEY
Smalley grew up as a photographer, and also works as a makeup artist. She shoots up and down the West Coast. (415) 281-0707.
STEP ONE
Erin Conforti does headshots and three-quarter shots. She shares a studio with casting director Beau Bonneau and keeps updated on what casting directors and the industry are looking for. Her price of $85 (plus tax) includes one roll of 36, makeup, one 8x10, and contact sheets. She works in the studio and does commercial, theatrical, or industrial shots. (415) 495-2432.
SUNDANCE IMAGES
Samantha and Jim Dowdall have a home studio in San Josƒ and also work on location; they especially enjoy photographing people in costume. They charge $95 for one roll, one 8x10, makeup and proof sheet. (408) 723-1951.
RUSSELL TANOUE
A former dancer/choreographer, Tanoue works in San Francisco and in Hawaii. For $185, you get two looks on one roll (color or b/w), and get to keep negatives. Tanoue does makeup at no extra charge. (415) 208-2316.
LOIS TEMA PHOTOGRAPHY
Tema, who set up her San Francisco studio in 1980, works with an assistant in her studio and on location. She does both a commercial look and a theatrical look, mostly b/w. Headshots start at $200, which includes three rolls of 36, three contact sheets, and two 8 x 10s. A makeup/hair stylist is on hand for $65 for women and $35 for men, and retouching is available. Tema provides assistance with print selection and reproductions. (415) 861-4471.
Video Demo Service
SCRIBNER VIDEO PRODUCTION/
ACTORS VIDEO RESUMƒ
This East Bay production company shoots actors in four custom-designed mini-scenes, each 30 seconds to a minute long, after consulting with them on choice of material, genres, etc. End credits scroll a resumƒ. Videos start at $1,500. (510) 799-7191.
Resumƒ Services
MARILYN PRINCE PRINTS
Prince, who's been in the business for 11-12 years and is an AFTRA/SAG actor herself, uses Wordperfect 6.0 and a laser printer and does the resumƒ while you wait for $35. Updates, which she does by mail, are $12.50 per. (415) 731-9544.
TERESA ROBERTS
Working actor Roberts designs resumƒs from handwritten notes for $25, and stores them for free. Updates are $5. She offers 24-hour turnaround if need be; otherwise it's a few days. (415) 775-5233.
TAURUS TYPING SERVICES
Bob Lieberman creates resumƒs with a bold, clear, professional look at actor-friendly prices, including easy updating over the phone. It's $22 for the initial resume, $5 per update. (415