some comments from
other professionals in regards to headshots
comment 1
If price is the main concern, you can find a “budget”
photographer. This can be good for the pocket book, and in some cases, can yield fantastic results. But in many cases,
you may end up regretting it.
The fact that the photographer charged so little for their services was a sign they
may not value their own work and experience highly enough to charge a reasonably rate.
comment 2
If you’re extremely lucky, like to take risks, and can actually find
someone who is truly skilled at taking photos and knows how to get the best from the people they work
with then hiring a professional may not matter, but if you are less adventurous and serious
in getting great headshots, don’t gamble. In our competitive
world, any advantage you give yourself over your competition
is huge.
comment 3
Find a photographer you believe you will be comfortable shooting with. This
comfort can make a difference in the way the headshots turn
out.
comment 4
Choose a photographer whose portfolio demonstrates that they can take quality, professional looking headshots done in a style that you really like.
comment 5
A good make-up artist can help hide flaws and accentuate features
, but headshots should be a realistic representation of “you”, not a glamourized version.
You should look good, but without it being obvious you’re wearing make-up.
It is very important you actually look like your headshot. The
more the headshot looks like you, the better the headshot. If you feel comfortable doing your own, then you probably don’t need a make-up artist.
comment 6
Headshots should take nothing away from you, no distracting
backgrounds, angles, cityscapes, etc. The photographer with distracting backgrounds is more interested in clever shots than in capturing your
face.
comment 7
Know exactly what is included in your session and all the
prices
comment 8
Make sure you are groomed... hair, nails, etc. and ready for
your session to get the images you want to represent
yourself. Remember you want your headshot to look like
you when you go to castings.
comment 9
Don't be tempted to ask to be made to look different than who
you are. Casting has to be able to identify you as the person in the photo. Light retouching to remove
a blemish or to clean up a little under the eyes or clean up
messy hair is ok.
comment 10
Remove jewelry, no necklaces, bracelets or watches. No
sunglasses. Give the photographer some outfits to choose
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