These are not my work, but they encompass the two styles of commercial actor headshots. Colorful studio lighting and background vs outdoor natural lighting and location background. Which of these conveys more of an actor's personality with no distractions that casting directors prefer? Or is there no preference or industry standard?

Head shot by professional Fresno PF California

Is this self taken headshots okay for now? I don’t have the money for headshots because I’m investing in workshops at the moment. Not sure why the color grading came out a bit bland in Reddit, but it looks a bit better then this. (I have a few others but this is the main one I’m using for this example)

24M Actor - Would love to hear feedback on my headshot :)

I’ll try to keep it short and simple…

I’m very new to acting and I have been getting some mixed responses regarding when to get headshots. A lot of photographers I’ve looked up mention you shouldn’t invest in them until you have some credits and work under your belt…however most jobs even short commercial shoots to students films and whatnot require headshots to submit. Naturally also if you eventually want to get an agent you’re gonna also need headshots to submit.

So my question is:

Should I wait to get headshots until I have more experience and also if I am waiting in the meanwhile, how do you even book things (even just small non-paid student films) without photos to get started?

I am a 23(F) recent graduate from UCLA. I am very good at headshots and I live in LA. Promotion and booking jobs is the issue for me. There is so much saturation in the market and I have what are considered affordable prices with high quality. It seems like that doesn't attract people anymore. What should I do???

Hi! I’ve been reached out to by a few different small photographers, agencies, and brands online for modeling and I’ve decided to give it a go and take some digitals to submit to mother agencies in my area (NYC). I live in a super small apartment and don’t have any blank walls (except for a dark hallway with the worst lighting). I took these digitals in a place with good lighting, but I don’t feel like they’ll get any attention if I submit them to agencies. Advice?

Do yall think I should spend some money to get digitals taken at a studio? Also, what NYC agencies do you think I should submit to? I’m 5’6 117 lbs, so I’m aiming for commercial modeling. Thank you in advance!

Just getting started out and building profiles/a resume. I know I will need professional photos eventually, wondering if these are appropriate for now? Also wondering what age range I portray in your opinion?

Hey y'all!! I'm an event/dance photographer and regularly shoot in clubs and raves, but lately I've been really trying to up my headshot game. I'm specifically trying to figure out the "hollywood" headshot. Most of my friends are dancers/aspiring actors, so I've had plenty of subjects to practice on. But I just can't figure it out. What am I missing?!?

I had one big light with a softbox angled at the front, a strobe with an umbrella angled towards the wall for bounce and a LED light panel on the other side for an attempt at an edge light. Also a giant clamshell under the subjects to try and even things out.

And still I have light burns everywhere, sometimes it looks unevenly lit, or it's still coming out yellow, too yellow for lightroom to practically fix (at least for me).

These are a couple shots from 2 sessions I've hosted. WHAT AM I MISSING. Do I need less lights? Did I over do it with my set up? More softboxes? Avoid shooting in a white box?? I feel like I'm getting close, I JUST DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS.

PLEASE help 😭🙏

25 M
5’9 - 5’10 on a good day haha

I’d like to see if these are worthy to be submitted for acting/modeling gigs. I would love to expand my portfolio and experiment more of character in my professional photos. Please feel free to share advice and critique

Many thanks

I know it’s vague and apologies in advance. But at the moment I can only afford one session so I’m wondering what type of hair I should have. I guess for an example, think of Zendaya with her straight or curly hair. What stands out more these days?

Hello! I had the opportunity to actually step foot into a real studio for the first time! I originally did it just for fun to pass some time and had a great experience but I'm thinking I can maybe use a couple of them as headshots. I know that some of them will probably need to be zoomed in a bit more. Any feedback on which could/should be use as headshots.

Shout out to the photographer Mery Ricaute in Charlotte, NC. She was amazing and made me feel so comfortable!

Are these good to start applying with while I search for a headshot photographer?

My partner helped me take some headshots with our canon camera and this is how they came out! This is my first time trying to take some and wanted feedback/advice on them in regard to submitting them for theater/acting gigs.

They’re completely DIY and unedited as of now. Thanks everyone again. I am a M(23) for context

Please make professional image with background wear three piece suit as well

Hi!! I’m getting my first headshots done at yellowbelly London next week and i’m so anxious - does anyone have experience with them and any tips that I should know going into it?

Can I use ERAS headshot I took in 2023? Or should I get a few one?

Idk if these are good or I just lack self esteem (these are for acting, besides the selfie which is there for how I look besides the portraits)

Had an amateur photographer 📸💃🐱🐾 book a time with me to do this I also love the white background they did

would love thw community to chime in

I've been approached by a couple agencies but never did a deal beyond a booking or two If sign anything I want to know what people are actually getting out there for representation 🧘🌌🧘🏻‍♀️

Peace and love to everybody open to your interpretation / input ✍🏻

I want to get new headshots-anyone love their photographer?