On October 3rd I got new headshots done.  I got the proofs last week, all 1205 of them, and then I had the arduous process of trying to narrow them down.  Yikes!  I needed to decide on main photo for theatrical work (TV & Film) and another for commercials.  So, I did some research to find out what makes headshots successful and I stumbled upon this article:  Spotlight: Los Angeles Photographers on What Makes an Effective Headshot.  According the photographers interviewed, I needed to have headshots that would stand out in a thumbnail submission.  Choosing the theatrical shots was pretty easy, but the commercial/ sitcom shot was difficult.  According to the article, I had to find a photo that had a real smile with thought and openness behind the eyes.  What?!?  Well, with the help of family and friends, I finally narrowed it down to three at this point.

Main Theatrical Headshot:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial/ Sitcom:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternate Theatrical Headshot (Showing a Tougher Side):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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All photos by Theo and Juliet Photography.