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HEADSHOT PHILOSOSPHY
Headshots are both a very personal and professional thing. Every agent, manager, and casting director has a different opinion of what makes the perfect headshot and so should you. The one thing they all agree upon is that your headshots need to look like you not only physically but mentally and emotionally as well. The Casting Directors should be able to tell the type of personality & energy you will bring to the audition just by looking at your headshot. Now, how do we capture this?
AGENTS AND MANAGERS
Please meet with your agents/managers before our shoot together. The only way we can guarantee pleasing them is if we know what they want before the shoot.
Let them know they are free to call or email me with any suggestions.
Here are some things to ask them:
- What different looks would they like to see from you?
- Ask for copies of their favorite headshots, please bring them to the shoot or email me
- What do they like or dislike in headshots? Name off the following options:
Close-Up, Three Quarter, or both
Vertical, Horizontal, or both
Bright Colorful Backgrounds
Light Neutral Backgrounds
Dark Backgrounds
MUSIC
I believe that playing familiar music is one of the best ways to help people feel more comfortable in any environment. Music can also help people get into the mood/essence of the shot you’re trying to capture. You may bring CDs, Tapes, or an iPod/MP3 Player... No records or 8-tracks please ; )
WARDROBE
Please bring several options for each look you are going for. The most important thing is to bring your favorite outfits and the ones that make you feel the way you want to be marketed, (sexy, dorky, cuddly, business class, best friend, psycho killer, etc...). Even if you think it goes against my recommendations, if it makes you feel a certain way, I can make it work.
Please Don’t Wear Sunglasses before our shoot. It will make your eyes more light sensitive and you will squint.
*Shirts - Dark solid colors work well for everyone. Sometimes, but not always, stripes, patterns, and logos can draw attention away from your face. White shirts are not my favorites, but the darker your skin tone, the better white shirts will look on you.
*Layers - Layers provide interesting necklines. I highly recommend bringing shirts that you can wear over other shirts and please bring your favorite jacket(s).
*Pants - I rarely shoot below the waist unless requested to, but still, every now and then I do catch the top
part of pants in the shots. I recommend bringing a comfortable pair of jeans and slacks.
If you’re having trouble picking things out, please visit my Headshot Gallery and look at what works in the headshots you like. If it means going to the store and buying a new shirt, I’d recommend it. Leave the tags on and you could even return it the next day... (insert maniacal laughter here).
DIRECTIONS
Please DO NOT Ring my Doorbell.I will be out back and won't hear it. When you arrive, please call me at 323-445-9845 and I will come out to get you. Please make sure to bring this number with you or you'll be waiting out front for a while.
My exact address is:
5616 Ash St
Los Angeles, CA 90042
CLICK HERE to use Google Maps to get directions.
From Hollywood or The Valley (West)
Head South on the 101
Take the 110 North
Exit Avenue 52
Left onto Avenue 52
Right onto Figueroa St
Left onto Avenue 56
Right onto Ash St
From Burbank or Glendale
Head South on the 5
Take the 134 East
Take the 2 South
Exit York Blvd
Left onto York
Right onto Avenue 54
Left onto Ash St
From Santa Monica or West LA
Head East on the 10
Take the 110 North
Exit Avenue 52
Left onto Avenue 52
Right onto Figueroa St
Left onto Avenue 56
Right onto Ash St
Pubic Transportation on the Metro’s Gold Line
Take the Highland Park Stop at Marion Way and Avenue 57
Head one block West to Avenue 56
Turn Right onto Avenue 56
Right onto Ash St
Call if you have any trouble finding the place or if you’re running late.
323-445-9845
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