An actor headshot session booked by drama school applicants has a slightly different brief to the average session, even if the process looks similar on paper.
The images need to work harder for a specific purpose, whether that’s a particular platform, a particular audience, or a particular use case that a generic actor headshot session wouldn’t necessarily account for. That means a slightly different conversation before the shoot, and sometimes a different selection of looks or setups on the day.
If you fall into this group, it’s worth saying so clearly when you enquire, so the session gets planned around the actual use case from the start rather than adjusted afterwards.
See also: Can you book an actor headshot session last minute in London?.
The Actor Headshots page covers pricing in full. Get in touch for anything specific to your situation.
FAQs
Straight answers below.
Do you retouch actor headshots the same way as other portraits?
Retouching stays light and natural. Casting directors want to see the real person, not a heavily edited version, so it stays to skin and stray hair rather than reshaping anything.
How fast can I get images before a deadline?
Rush turnaround is available for an audition or application deadline. Flag it at booking and it gets prioritised.
Further reading
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