Actor Headshots Melbourne
Actor headshots are a key tool for actors when seeking agency representation and getting submitted for acting auditions. Headshots are the first thing that gets seen and it’s crucial your actors headshot stands out. it should be well lit and also convey an engaging facial expression that is enigmatic and suggestive of the roles being cast.
We work with established and emerging actors, as well as actors who are returning to the acting industry and offer both studio and natural light actor headshots session options to maximise the headshots that can be captured and ensure they work effectively across any acting agency or casting situations.
Julian Dolman is the best rated melbourne headshots photographer and he has been photographing actors headshots since 2007. He has developed a finely tuned headshots process that enables actors to have fun and be themselves in a purpose built and professional actor headshots environment.
Our acting headshots melbourne studio in East Brunswick is a fully equipped portrait photography studio with state of the art lighting and background options as well as numerous outside locations for taking natural light professional acting headshots.
What headshots do Actors need?
Ideally an actor will have a range of headshots in their acting portfolio that can suggest different briefs. The headshots ideally should be evenly lit on the face with an engaging expression that brings focus to the eyes.
What is a typical Actor headshot?
A typical actor headshot will depend which market they operate within but most often it will be a head and shoulders photograph that is front on to camera and with a hint of smile to create an enigmatic presence.
Actor Headshots FAQ
You need at least some hint of a smile in your actor headshot and a bigger smile is good for more commercial castings. Also what suits the actors face in terms of the best expression should be captured.
Pricing is based on time shooting and how many shots you want to keep. You can send us an email via the contact page to get the full session and image collection rates.
Colours that compliment your eyes and skin will photograph best i.e blues for blue eyes and fair skin, greens and browns for green eyes and warmer skin tones. Try to avoid busy patterns and logo’s on clothing and keep clothes well fitted.
Natural makeup in a headshot is acceptable but avoid excessive contouring that changes the face and avoid bronzers and excessive eye makeup.
Ideally it should look like you on a good day and not be overly styled. Changing the position of the hair will change the framing on the face so mixing things up gives you more options.
Pushing your chin forward and forehead slightly down into the lens is a good starting point to look good in a headshot. Also angling your jawline so its visible to the lens will look more flattering.
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