FAQ

We are near Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida. The exact address and access code will be provided upon booking.

We have actors from all over Florida come in - it’s so fun! We have had clients come up from Miami (helloooo Brightline!), Tampa, St. Pete, Melbourne, Gainsville, Jacksonville, and even the United Kingdom (actually!). There are only a handful of photographers that specialize in acting headshots, so it’s worth the time investment to find a photographer whose work will help you reach your goals.

In short, well, yes and no.

Outfit selection is incredibly important to having a successful headshot and portraying your type correctly and immediately.

Sometimes, it’s as simple as a t-shirt, but many other times, you will need to craft an outfit that speaks to your type clearly (but not TOO specifically - lest you limit your headshots’ use).

We have a what-to-wear guide that can get you on the right path, however - ultimately the choice on what’s best for YOU is up to… YOU.

Ask your acting coach or agency what they would recommend for you! They know your abilities, types, and have an idea on what will help THEM market you! Always consult your agency for types and outfit recommendations.

Also, I’ve learned the hard way that coaches and agencies all have different opinions on what looks good on camera for acting headshots. Some love off-the-shoulder, and some hate them and require a re-shoot (as one example). It cannot be overstated how important it is to consult with your team on what exact outfits are going to work for your unique needs.

Our Sessions start at $275 for adults, and $250 for younger actors.

Rates vary dramatically from photographer to photographer.

• Some charge a $300 sitting fee, and then an additional $250 per image afterward. - or even up to $1200 for the full set of proofs!

• Some charge a flat rate of $500 - $700 and include all the unedited proofs (edits are extra).

• Others charge as little as $50 for the session and all your images.

Each photographer’s work is also different. Maybe all you need is a $50 headshot to start trying for auditions or for a playbill. Or - you might be ready to level-up your acting game and need a more professional headshot.

I am not a “cheap” photographer, but i do charge less than most other photographers so that it’s a do-able entry point for actors. In Denver, my starting point was $500 and all images were included (unedited), but I found that all people really need is a couple of photos, so I adjusted my rate to reflect the needs of the actors - and their budget concerns.

More on that in the next question!

Headshot sessions include the time in the studio, plus 2 images per look (with 30-50 to choose from per look).

• Then, if you decide you would like more headshots from the session, you can purchase additional images for $25 a photo. These extra images are edited and ready to go for you.

I found that actors rarely need the full set of digitals, so why make them pay for them all? In reality, you will only need or use about 2 headshots per look.

• (I had my daughter go see another photographer for her headshots (because — well — teens sometimes just want something besides mom, lol) and while we did get all the web-sized proofs and the photographer was great, but the $500 session felt high to me because in the end, the agency only wanted 1 of the shots.. they simply don’t need several headshots in one outfit.)

However - If you find that you would still like all of the unedited images from your session, you can still purchase web-sized proofs for just $100 for the entire look.

No. Some people don’t need a professional stylist, so in order to keep costs down, professional hair and makeup is an add-on only.

I partner with a select number of stylists. Our partnership gets the rate down from their standard of $500 to just $180 (for the first look, and then a minimal up-charge for more than one look).

It is HIGHLY - STRONGLY - EXTREMELY recommended that women (and girls over 12) include hair and makeup for their session. I work with a set of artists that specialize in acting headshots - often on set - and know exactly how to make you look naturally perfect.

Once in a while, an agency will ask their talent for a re-shoot if they did their own hair/makeup because the styling wasn’t on point, meaning, they can’t market you effectively.

However, if you are good and very confident at doing your own hair and makeup, you can absolutely come ready-to-go! (but note, there won’t be time here to do hair or makeup, so you’ll need to get ready before the session begins).

Please also note that if you opt to come ready-to-go, most hair and makeup issues cannot be corrected in photoshop. Acting headshots must be as natural as possible.

Editing your images is actually a pretty specialized skill, in order to provide you with headshots that look natural, while still helping you look your best.

My editing process includes:

• Removing temporary blemishes

• Removing distracting flyaway hairs (but not all! More and more, casting directors and agencies want to at least feel like your photos are REAL representations of yourself, so I caution against removing all flyaway hairs… it just doesn’t look natural, and can even hurt your image).

• Correcting any exposure issues (often I shoot a mix of natural light and studio light. On a partly-cloudy day, this can mean one photo is perfect, and the very next is over or under-exposed! But not to worry - I shoot in RAW, meaning, there is a LOT of data in that image and I can easily correct exposure without losing image quality).

• Softening anything in the background that may be too distracting.

  (I often like to shoot the home environment as your background — makes the actor look like they are on set! — But once in a while, a distracting element may make its way into the shot. That will be softened or removed altogether).

Good news on this front - I make it a priority to get your photos to you literally by the next business day.. and actually.. I normally can even provide the gallery the SAME day as your session.

I know that you are anxious and excited to see your photos (and I am too!), so why put it off? And, I know that often your agency is waiting on headshots before they can start submitting you. Timing is key.

You will have your gallery link within 24 hours of your shoot.

Then, once you’ve narrowed down your favorites for editing, I only need 1 day for editing.

That means you can shoot on day, and literally have your photos the very next day. Fun, right?!

And let’s be honest - I’m normally so excited for your session, that I can’t wait to get to them (seriously)!