HEADSHOT…A necessary tool for an actor to get the attention of a casting director.

HEADSHOT

8 X 10 photograph The face should be clearly seen Can be black and white or color Two styles - it is good to have both

Commercial Smile Often used for commercials

Theatrical Usually more serious, no smile Often used for film, television, and stage

THREE TYPES OF HEADSHOTS

Traditional Head and shoulders

Three Quarter Down to the knees

Composite Several pictures on one page

Postcards and business cards are now tools of the trade.

WHAT TO WEAR Clothing

Keep it simple Stay away from bold patterns Choose shirts without logos For color shots, choose colors that compliment your

skin Clean and wrinkle free Fit properly Suggestions

Gentlemen wear a solid shirt with a collar Ladies wear a collared shirt or flattering neckline

Jewelry Avoid anything that distracts from you face

Glasses Try pictures with and without glasses

SUGGESTIONS FOR POSING

Sit in a chair facing to one side (not quite a right angle)

Turn head toward camera and tip it down a little

Camera should be at eye level Actor should look at the camera For a traditional headshot

The frame should be close to the top of the head The frame should be just below the shoulders The frame should be close on both sides (a little

more room on one side than the other)