If you take a good look at a few different casting shots you’ll notice one thing in common to all the good one’s (that’s the one’s that work and one’s you like).
This is simply because the eyes are the main point of focus of the whole shot, it’s not what you’re wearing nor is it the background.
Simply because they are the focal point of the whole shot, it is not your nose or your lips or the kind of jewellery you are wearing nor is it the background.
So how do we make sure they are absolutely perfect? As an actors headshot photographer in London it’s my experience that the eyes must always look directly into the lens, it’s important the eyes are looking in the correct direction.

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That’s right at the person who eventually looks at your headshot.
The idea is to make a connection and impress the person looking at your headshot.
This is essential for a great headshot and everyone needs a great headshot.
I’m deadly serious about this as it’s critical that there is some form of connection with the viewer.
In some actor’s headshots you’ll see the actor staring over the shoulder of the photographer?

As your primary piece of visual marketing your headshot must have impact.
It only has seconds to make the right impression; it’s crucial that your eyes are not blank and lifeless.
Let’s make sure that whoever is looking at your shot see’s the fact that you’ve got depth to your personality.
Picking the right headshot photographer is very important – in fact it is absolutely crucial.
It’s much like a good director giving you inspiration and drawing out of you your very best performance.
Without these instructions and the confidence inspired by a good photographer some actors find it difficult to express the necessary emotions required.
I find this one simple technique the most important to a successful actors headshot.

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I’m aware that lots of actors cringe at the very thought of having their headshot taken, they find it uncomfortable looking straight into the lens, and worry about their minor imperfections and idiosyncrasies.
I’m aware that lots of actors pale at the very thought of having their headshot done, they find it challenging in an uncomfortable sort of way looking directly into the lens sometimes feeling as though they are ‘locking eyes’ with the photographer.
I fully understand the many reasons why actors find having a new headshot done so difficult and luckily I have my own style and techniques for getting around this.

So there we are. In a nutshell it’s that little bit of attention to detail that’ll give your headshot an edge, make it stand out from the crowd.
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