Whether it’s for commercial or theatrical, every actor needs headshots. An actor’s headshot (if by any chance you don’t know already) is simply a photo of you that talent agents or managers submit to casting directors to help you get an audition. To a casting director, a recent photo or “headshot” of you helps them determine whether you look right for any particular part. Notice I said “look” right. That means you want to always have a most recent headshot of yourself. Make sure you really look like yourself in the photo so not too much Photoshop around the crow’s eye ladies. Also, multiple, “character” headshots will work as well. That way, if your reps are submitting you for a business person, bam!; you have a headshot with you in a business suit, etc.
Agents and managers will sometimes refer you to a good or you’ll have to find a decent one yourself. Backstage.com, a popular website for actors, spotlights and advertises professional photographers all the time. If you are in the Los Angeles area, try ShavarRossPhotography.com
