5 Things to Keep in Mind Next time you Have your Headshots Taken

Posing for headshots is a very stressful experience. Actors and actresses who are used to portraying someone else in front of the camera are asked to show their real selves—however, they must also make certain that that image of themselves is convincing enough to the people that counts—casting directors and agents to name a few. Here are tips to get the best headshot possible, no matter what you feel.

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Go For The Classics
Wear classic, basic pieces like shirts since wearing these types of clothes will still make your headshots relevant in the near future. Wearing V-necks for men is a good way to go as it gives them a very nice neckline.


Have your Photo taken in a Three-quarter Profile
This is the one size fits all in the world of headshots as it works for everyone. Give it a first, and then try doing the things you want next.

Refrain from Appearing in front of the Camera in “Dead Eyes”
Headshots enable the client to see you as who you are. If you find yourself not in the mood, don’t let yourself be carried away by it as the camera’s lens will portray what you feel in your photos. Work with your imagination. What do you want to be in your photograph? If you want to look like the guy next door or someone who is approachable then imagine yourself doing it. If you want to smile in front of the camera, imagine a moment in the past that made you smile your brightest smile, that way, you’ll come across the camera as true.


Variety is the Name of the Game
Show yourself in a wide array of facial expression. This is especially true when all they have are your photos and they don’t have any video of you. You have to tell them through your pictures that you are capable with a wide variety of emotions and you are comfortable with it.
Know the Person Who Will Take Your Photos
If the photographer is someone you have not known before, striking a conversation would be a good place to start so that you get to know them better, It is also when you know that you are comfortable working with him/her. Feeling at ease during a photography session really helps a lot in getting the headshots you want. After all, most of us only give our genuine expressions to the people that we know.
Getting to know the one who takes your photos helps you maintain a good working relationship with them and have someone to call in case you need their help in the future.

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