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We’ve all seen them… especially in out-of-date “business of acting” books.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.
While reading an article about photographers shooting magazine covers using the RED Camera, I saw a video from Esquire Magazine with “behind the scenes” footage from their recent Sexiest Woman Alive magazine shoot with Kate Beckinsale (may be a touch NSFW and PG-13).
This weekend, I received a comment on a recent post about professional headshots and it brought up an ongoing misconception that many actors have:
‘Even lighting, shallow depth of field, and a 10 minute photoshop touchup are not hard to explain… Guys like you are greedy @$$holes that spread disinformation.’
You’ve done your research, figured out your type, hired the best head shot photographer in New York City, and now it’s time for your headshot session… the session date is looming.
Now how do you look your best for your headshot?
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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