Whether you were on the fence, vibe-checking a few photographers, or completely ready to book and just want to make a plan, a consultation is a great way to communicate any of your needs and intentions.

Getting headshots can be AWKWARD! Whether it’s your first time in front of the camera or your 100th, there’s always a little bit of weirdness our bodies experience when walking into a photo studio, not entirely sure what to expect.

In the throes of audition seasons, your work and your craft need to be the center of your focus. When auditioning in person, you want things to run smoothly so nothing stands between showing up and doing what you do best!

When inquiring about headshot-update frequency, there’s not really a correct answer. Depending on who you are and where you are in your career and personal life, this rate can vary.

Congratulations on getting ready to book your first professional headshots! If you’ve never worked with a professional photographer before, you’re probably wondering what to expect, how to prepare, and if there is anything you can do to guarantee a successful shoot.

Branding, in my words, is the way we choose to market ourselves. It is a series of choices we make based on the place we want to hold in our chosen industry. The freeing thing about this concept is that it belongs to and is controlled by the artist, not the industry.

Learning to navigate the different types of headshot products, however, will also help you understand what you and your business is looking for and what to expect to pay for it.

Believe it or not, headshot selection plays a vital role when submitting for theatre auditions. It’s the first thing a creative team or casting director sees when offering appointments. It’s the first thing you present at an open call or conference-style audition, and it can be a huge deciding factor in whether or not you get seen.

If you're preparing for a business headshot session, you want to make sure that you look professional and put-together. But that doesn't mean you can't have a little fun with your outfit!

“Should I wear my glasses/jewelry/a hat/a watch?”

You name it, I’ve been asked about it. The answer is usually “Bring it! We can try it and decide from there!” But there are a few key ideologies behind the decision to run with accessories or leave them on the cutting room floor.

In this digital age, networking is primarily online and your resume, work experience, and life story are behind one thing; your headshot. Today, people are investing time and money into their branding in the exact same way an actor or model would and they are getting hired.

When a shot is specific to your personality and auditioning goals, it will actively lay the groundwork for every casting because a casting director will already have a story in their mind linked to your likeness. And if that story meshes with the one they have been hired to cast … well, the audition just has to confirm the work we already got to start together in my studio.

If you go into a headshot session with a sure mind of what your needs and expectations are, form a clear line of communication, and approach with the spirit of collaboration, you are sure to nail your next headshot session!

In today’s world of virtual connection and internet-powered hiring, there is no excuse to have a LinkedIn photo that doesn’t work for you in the same way an actor’s 8x10 headshot works for them.

A friend once took a look at the very first headshots I had taken and simply said “they’re just pictures.” She was right!

How much time have you spent sorting through your closet, texting parents, friends, agents, and more to get feedback on an outfit? “Is this too me?” “Is this not me enough?”

It is my dream for actors to have access to headshots that are just as usable at a much lower price point. If you don’t have the budget for an expensive photographer, you should still have access to affordable options that are representative of your branding and dazzling talent. That’s where I come in!

Congratulations! You’ve booked a shoot. Here’s what I’ll ask you next and why.

What is a headshot? What does a headshot do?