The most important thing that we cannot stress enough is:
*You need to look like YOU!
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The first impression you make on casting, is with your headshot, so when you are at your audition, whether it be in-person, over zoom or any other platform, you need to look EXACTLY like that headshot or you will run the risk of being forgotten!
Remember casting sees sometimes hundreds of people a day, so let's make sure that you're easy to remember!
SO, YOU'RE GETTING HEADSHOTS...
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WARDROBE
*Pick simple tops that let you be the focal point
*Solid colours (subtle textures like ribbing is fine) that flatter your skin tone
*Subtle jewellery or accessories (if you choose to wear any at all). Think delicate, simple, classic
*Distracting design elements (eg. cut outs or asymmetrical designs)
*Busy patterns and colour blocking that steals focus from your face
*Plunging necklines or unique necklines
*'Costume' or 'character' pieces
*Trendy jewellery, 'statement' pieces, hair accessories. They are both distracting, and will date your images
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*Bring a 2nd or 3rd look
*Flattering necklines
the texture on his jacket brings both style and maturity to his look, while remaining subtle
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this is a great example for layering! the white t-shirt brightens the centre of the image and his dark hood frames his face which makes it pop
a classic black t-shirt lets him be the focus and allows him to set a dark/dramatic mood
MAKE UP
*Subtle or no eyeliner (brown or black)
*Subtle contouring to compliment your face shape
*Use bronzer or contour in the crease of your eyelid for subtle depth
*Light lipstick, lipliner, or lip gloss application, and stick to natural colours. Think, "your lips but better"
*Light or Medium skin coverage in a natural finish
*Experimenting with makeup trends
*Full glam or evening looks
*Graphic liner or noticeable winged liner
*Dramatic contour and highlight that changes the natural shape of your features
*Pigmented/saturated colours (eg. jewel tone eyeshadows)
*Dramatic lip colour (eg. heavily pigmented colours, or trends like purple lipstick)
NO
YES
*Your everyday look
*Natural makeup looks
*Heavy coverage (to hide all imperfections), or zero coverage (the camera will pick up and highlight texture or discolouration in the skin. On very fair skin tones, lighting can make the skin appear transparent)
natural coloured lipstick and blush keep her 100% recognizable while wearing a full face
a thin application of a brown liner gives definition while looking natural
SKIN & HAIR
*Natural looking hairstyles
NO
YES
*Hydrate! Hydrate! Hydrate!
Moisturize your skin
*Leaving your skin unattended to
*Intricate or formal updo's
plump, hydrated skin for the win
POSES
NO
*Keep it simple
*Touching your face
*Slouching or poor posture
*Good posture, and an elongated neck
YES
There is always the odd exception to every rule, so we want to cut out the guess work and list a few below.
Your agent may request that you update your headshots with some specifics in mind. They may request a different style or two so that they can send you out for a wider variety of roles. Maybe you, like Jenn, read as very maternal on screen, so you'll want to capture a more 'edgy' look.
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We always aim to capture and compliment your true essence, but if you're looking for something different, we're happy to help you with that too!
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Also, if your session with us is your first headshot session, you'll be looking for a few different things. You will need four different headshots to be exact!
Commercial Industrial Film/Television/Theatre and a dramatic Film/Television/Theatre
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EXCEPTIONS!
want more than headshots? we love being creative, so if you want photos that are a little out of the box for self-promotion or social media, we'd love to hear your ideas and vision!
here's some shots we've done for previous clients to get the ideas rolling
