Acting/ Modeling HeadshotsFirst and foremost: an acting headshot is NOT a portrait. I have taken hundreds of portraits over the years, and a headshot is quite different in several ways:

1. A headshot is a communication to a potential casting director or director. It communicates who you are, your professional demeanor, and your flexibility, among other things.

2. A headshot does not seek to put you in a specific location doing a specific thing. Instead, it shows you as being able to adapt to many locations doing many things.

3. Most headshots are not portraits for your walls; they are serious communications about your work ethic and ability to connect with the camera.

Commercial producers like to find actors/models who seem friendly, warm and flexible in style and technique. Another type of headshot is one that shows the actor as a character. These are often used in the context of a written program or in highlighting the actors to audience as they enter a theatre.

The camera catches everything on your face and the lights in the studio can tend to make you look washed out in a headshot, so it’s a great idea to have our makeup artist/stylist work on your look for the headshot ses-sion. Our stylist will stay with you thought-out the shoot, advising on not only hair & makeup but wardrobe as well. She will change up your look for each set we shoot. Yes, Photoshop exists, but many photoshopped photos end up looking fake and plastic. If you have freckles, that is part of you and should be shown. If you have a mole on the side of your nose, that will be a perfect feature for many roles, and no director wants to be sur-prised upon seeing you. Likewise, your hair should be natural-looking and attractive. Don’t let the word make up scare you if you have young children. It’s more about enchaining your natural look and not making you up to look like honey boo boo.

When you audition, you will smile, state your name and audition pieces (or follow the directions given you for the audition) and perform them wonderfully. Your resumé will also say a lot about you by the previous roles you’ve performed. Your headshot should then lock your amazingness into the minds of the casting people! It is a vital piece of the story you tell during the audition.

kp studios has 15 years of commercial photography experience and this is what sets us apart from other por-trait photographers offering a similar service. We know what the commercial images need look like and have the expertise to make yours images as unique as you are.

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What you should bring?1. Clothing: Keep it simple. If we are photographing 1 look bring 3 outfits, if we are photographing 3 looks bring 6. We would rather have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. We will NOT photograph all of your outfit choices. We simply want our stylist to have plenty to work with when helping you put your looks together. Keep the clothing simple an add a pop of color to the choices. Color keeps it fun and exciting. You should arrive with your hair as you normally wear it and a clean face, we will take it from here. Please do not come with wet hair.

2. Jewelry. Keep jewelry simple and to a minimum if we use it all. We want your images to be timeless and not dated looking so simplistic is the key here.

3. Shoes. We will most likely not see your shoes in any of the images. You can bring 1-2 pair just in case but normally shoes are not needed unless you are buy the full modeling portfoilo package.

What should I expect?1. Fun. Please come prepared to have fun! We are here to have a good time while making you look great, all at the same time. Your session is never rushed. We provide a comfortable atmosphere where you can feel relaxed and at home!

2. We will be reviewing your images the same day. We want to keep you in the loop with what we are shooting so you have the final say in how your images look. We will review each look and help you pick your final images the same day.

3. Delivery of your images. Your images will be professionally retouched and delivered to you within 1-2 business days after your session. Your images will be delivered to you via a digital download, which is a link we send to your email address. You will be able to download the images to your computer, smart phones and ipads will not work, immediately and share them with anyone else on your team that may need access to them.

4. How long will the session take? With our professional stylist your session will take 1-2 hrs for a 1 look session and 2-3 hrs for a 3 look session. Please feel free to bring snacks for your child, if coming directly after school, we are are certainly happier when we are not hungry.

Should you have any other questions please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are here to help you look your best and will do everything we can to help you. We are just a phone call away. 205.933.7717.

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