I Just Got My New Acting Headshots!
What Do I Do Next?
Let’s talk through how to get the most out of your brand new acting headshots.
You received 3-4 variations of each headshot.
Here’s why, and how to use them:
Your headshots were sent to you via email or dropbox in several forms -each has a specific purpose. Save EACH ONE to your computer.
Full (High) Resolution, Full Photo. This is a printable file (and the only one that should be printed). This headshot label will have one of these words at the end of the file name: “print” or sometimes “_copy”).
Web-Sized, Full Photo. This photo is made for web-use only, when you prefer the entire image composition. This headshot has the word, “web”, at the end of the file name.
Web-Sized, Cropped-In Photo. This image is cropped to the industry standard for acting headshots, which is a tight cut - usually cutting off a bit of the head and going down to mid chest. Use this photo for online headshot purposes, including agency profiles, Actor’s Access, Casting Networks, Casting.com and your IMDB profile. This headshot has the word, CROP-WEB, at the end of the file name.
I can also provide a high resolution 8x10 printable file with your name on it. I create this type of headshot upon request only, as most people never need to print their headshots. Theater actors, or sometimes actors in the entertainment industry that go in for an in-person audition may require a printed headshot.
FAQ: If I need to print an 8x10, can I just print the FULL version?
Yes! However, an 8x10 photo is a different ratio (more square) than the standard camera photo, so some of your image will be cut off. An 11x14 photo won’t cut as much of your photo off, however, isn’t what casting directors are used to receiving. If you plan to print, simply adjust the crop in the printer’s software to your preference, or you can also let me know and i’ll create the 8x10 version for you :)
Make sure that when you upload your photo to your chosen printer, you intentionally direct which parts of the headshot are cut off. Normally you can zoom in and move the photo around inside the “safe zone” to get your preferred composition.
FAQ: Where should I print my 8x10 headshots?
I recommend using Mpix.com for a high-quality color and contrast print. I DO NOT recommend printing headshots at places like Walmart, Walgreens, Target, Costco, etc. They produce images that have the wrong color, and tend to be way too high on the contrast.
Save your chosen, edited headshots safely - back up your images
In addition to saving your photos onto your computer, I strongly recommend backing up your images on the cloud or an external drive.
I archive only the images that you chose for 6 months.
IMPORTANT: I do not save any images that were not chosen initially.
Please make sure to order any images you may want up front. I will hold on to the entire set of images and keep your gallery live for 7 days after your edits are sent, and then do not keep the un-chosen photos - it’s just too much for me to store images that aren’t needed :)
If you’d like another 1 or 2-ish beyond what was included with your session, you can order individual images (which will be edited) here for $25 each
If you would like to have ALL of your images, you can get the entire set of unedited images for $100 per look, which can be ordered here
Share with your agent and coach who did your headshots!
It blesses me more than you know when actors share with their coach and agency who did their headshots :)
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And it would be SO COOL if you could share with everyone what you loved about your experience on instagram posts and stories - it means more than you know to me!
Also, I’d love to keep up with your journey!