Remember those old headshots actors had in the ’80’s?
You know the ones I’m talking about, the headshots with four different poses, in four different costumes?
We’ve all seen them… especially in out-of-date “business of acting” books. And we’ve all laughed at how ridiculous that template now looks in today’s sleek, modern world.
Casting Director Bonnie Gillespie has a great post on her blog right now about why “Type” and “Branding” are actually GOOD things for actors.
When I have a meeting with an actor about headshots, we always talk about type. When shooting a headshot session, you’re going to be shooting a specific number of “looks” (clothing changes), [...]
Pilot Season is Almost Here!
And in case you hadn’t noticed, Casting Directors and Agents are all Twittering, cajoling, and advising actors to make sure their headshots are in great shape and looking great–ready for the onslaught of new television shows.
Here’s your chance to win a FREE Actor’s Jumpstart Headshot Session!
Every actor knows he should have a great headshot… but what’s most important in that headshot isn’t the photographer, the lighting, the location, or the paper it’s printed on… it’s you, the actor.
With the Actor’s Jumpstart Session, you get the combined experience of a photographer, a makeup artist, a career coach, and a working casting director to prepare you for taking the best headshots you can possibly take.
Nick Coleman is passionate about getting actors working. The best headshots you can get are the first step, but Nick invests in actors, not their faces. Nick's first acting role was playing a donkey named Russell. His second role was Simple Simon, who met a Pieman, going to the fair. SAG, AFTRA, and friend to the beginner actor too.
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