Actors should be updating their headshots every few years or every time their look changes. This is to make sure that when going into auditions the casting directors see a person in front of them that looks like the photograph. A headshot should also be a representation of how you want to present yourself as an actor. I know the desire is to show range but when casting agents are flipping through a stack of images they are looking for something specific.

In these image of the same person we have two very different looks. The first taken two years ago is a much brighter look, a slight smile, and light backdrop. The second being a dark moody looking image. His head is angled down instead of up, and he has a serious look. Lighting is darker with a dark backdrop and more shadow. Both images have drastically different looks that tell a casting director different stories about him.

When thinking about getting a headshot, think about how you want to present yourself. Lighting, angles, an expressions all tell a story. Even if not working as an actor it is useful to keep this in mind. Are you a banker or a developer? A banker is probably going to show up for the shoot with a more formal suit as compared to a developer who might be well dressed but not necessarily in a full suit and tie. Girls this applies to you as well. Dressy or casual, relaxed or serious are all useful things to have ready.

And of course, break a leg at that next audition!

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Did you know that we do actor showreels here? Yep, for the entertainer out there in need of an headshot, an acting showreel. Whether you are starting out in the business, or a seasoned professional, we want your showreel to be the best which is why we offer professionally edited showreels by someone who has been on both sides of the camera.

For example here is a showreel of me, the person who does the video and image editing here at D Studios. After all, isn’t it better to have someone do the work who knows what it is like to sit in an audition and nervously wait?

If you would like to have us help you get the best possible acting showreel together please contact us to see what we can do for you.

Keep in mind, that the best the work you send the better the final product will look. Please send video clips to use, at the highest resolution possible. If you send me a link to a low-quality video on YouTube to download, even up-scaling the video doesn’t necessarily get it perfect looking. The time-stamps in each video that you want me to use. We can sit down together and go through your footage to find the best work to show off your talents.

At D Studios we will take the time needed to work with you and go through your material, in order to select the footage that is going to work best for you in the context of a showreel.

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