New York City is extremely competitive for actors and actresses. A quick look at Backstage NYC will tell you that. Casting directors want actors and actresses who stand out and break through the noise, but they don’t have the time to test everyone. They rely heavily on an actor’s headshot to decide who they want to audition for a role, whether commercial or legit / theatrical.
Your headshot is what makes or breaks your chances in this industry. As NYC photographers, we love shooting actor headshots. In your headshot session, we’ll focus on telegraphing your type and capturing the special qualities that only you can bring to a role. Because you may audition for drama, comedy, action, commercials and more, we’ll coach you to portray your range so you end up with a diverse portfolio of headshots.
Actor Headshots
In our headshot sessions at our NYC studio, we never take a factory approach. Your headshots are about promoting your brand, not ours. We’ll start by discussing your type, the kind of roles you want to audition for, and what you think are the drawbacks or shortcomings of your current headshot portfolio (if you have one). If you don’t have a portfolio, never fear! Actor headshots are a specialty, and we’ll spend time making sure you nail yours.
We’ll play with lighting, angles, and expressions to convey what is personal, unique and compelling about you. Because that’s exactly what the powers that be are looking for.
Actress Headshots
Child Actor Headshots