If it were up to me, all actors would pick the “Pro” package. One of the most common questions I get from them is: “How many looks should I do?” Sure, you could do a simple 2 look session, but unless you’re a seasoned actor who REALLY knows what looks you need, I’d suggest taking advantage of The Pro.
Read MoreAs a makeup artist with over 7 years of experience doing headshots and photo shoots, I’ve seen firsthand how the skin someone shows up with dictates everything about my makeup process, from the type and amount of product I use, down to the end result. While many would like to believe that a good makeup artist can make anyone’s skin look perfect, this, unfortunately, is wishful thinking (and any retoucher can vouch for that.)
Read MoreHi there! I’m Dana and I’m here to give you some great tips to ensure your skin looks beautiful for your headshots.
Most of the women I work with for headshots fall into one of two categories: they either have a multistep skincare regime and a bunch of favorite products, or they want to keep things as simple as possible and have been using the same brand of facewash or (please no!) bar of soap since high school. As an experienced makeup artist (who may or may not also be a skincare nerd who reads cosmetic chemistry blogs for fun), I have five simple tips that will help every woman look her best in headshots.
Read MoreI’ve put together this short little list of some of the worst pieces of advice to help you get the most from your session and maximize your look as an actor. Don’t let your session turn out poorly because you’re listening to a dozen different resources of misinformation. Fake news! Let’s begin.
Read MoreFor both beginning and seasoned actors, a great headshot can make a huge difference in getting a casting director interested in casting you for a role. In my opinion, an actor headshot serves a very simple purpose: It’s a visual tool that helps get you work.
Read MoreAn actor client and I recently had a great conversation in regards to retouching. The feedback she received from a casting director on her old headshot was that the retouching was way too much. She had done it herself and went a little overboard to say the least. With retouching, there’s a fine line between natural and unrealistic.
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