The Ultimate Guide to Headshots For Actors

If you are an actor, then chances are you’ve heard of taking headshots.

Charles Tumiotto Jackson
The Shadow

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You’ve done it! You’ve booked your first in-person audition after a year of acting on Zoom!

Are you ready?

Like you, actors everywhere are brushing up their Shakespeare, rehearsing their best monologues, and preparing to get lost in their latest role, but the one thing they should all be thinking about is refreshing their professional headshots. When was the last time you had yours taken? A fresh headshot might be what separates you from the competition as we all return to the stage or the set after so much time away.

If it has been a while since you’ve had acting headshots taken, or if you’re pursuing acting for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to catch up on all you need to know to stand out from your competition with some incredible, organic headshots.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to Actors headshots to learn why you need headshots, how to choose your photographer, and how to prep for your session.

Do All Actors Need Headshots?

Think of a headshot as a first impression. Do you want the first impression that a casting director has to be of a smartphone selfie taken…

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Charles Tumiotto Jackson
The Shadow

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