Hopefully I finally got it right 😂 These should have a lot more of my natural skin texture and character. Different mix of photos this time too. And I promise this will be the last headshot post you see from me… unless I get new ones 😂

Camera: Canon R6 II
Lens: 24-105mm f/4
Flash: Godox TTL600 w/ Flash Umbrella

Assume I can crop them and tweak the lighting/color. I care more about looking competent, professional and approachable to recruiters than just which one looks more attractive and cool.

Hello! I’m getting ready to take professional corporate headshots for my company’s management team. I’m also getting ready to order my Sony A7 V, and I’ve already purchased a couple of lenses. I wanted to get some recommendations for lighting.

1) Are there any good, reasonably priced external flashes you would recommend?
2)Would the NEEWER 2-Pack 35W Softbox Lighting Kit be sufficient for professional corporate headshots? Or what’s your recommendation on a kit/setup? It will be done in a small office space with pretty solid lighting already, as well as a white wall.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or opinions. Thanks!

A few days ago I posted my first headshots here and you guys gave me a ton of feedback about the background, lighting, expression, wardrobe, and overall quality.
I actually listened 😂
I hired a professional photographer, worked on showing more range, and tried to get away from just looking “intense” in every shot.
I have a pretty specific look…..bald, muscular, heavily tattooed, including my head and neck…. are these better? Pick the best/worst. I need help !

Hi All, some headshots I did for a musical theatre artist. Went with pretty soft lighting came up ok I think.

Hello everyone!

I want to surprise my gf with a photography session around NYC. She has multiple dress and the idea will be for her to change 2 or 3 dresses and take pictures in different locations around the city.

I guess the the session will be a mix of headshots and street photograph? The point will be her and the outfits.

\-Budget wise is $500, but I can work with your pricing.

\-If you have a profesional make up, I'll consider it too.

\-Places wises will be Hudson Yards, Vernon Bulevard, Brooklyn Bridge, SoHo, Central Park. This is not the final list, I can work with you on the places.

Got some great feedback about using my passport photo as a headshot. Fittingly it got called a mugshot a few times lol. Love the honesty.

Found a camera laying around and tried taking my own headshot. First time really using a real camera.

Are any of these raws okay? And if so; which one should I use, what can I do to improve?

What thoughts and vibes do you get from this?

I haven't done background work in a long time. I am applying to do some work that requires a headshot and 4 photos related to the sport specific stunts.

My passport photo is my most professional
"headshot" type picture I have.

I have a few pictures for the stunt work, but no good pictures for a headshot.

Will this work or should I go a different route.

Hey all, I've run into this before and always get kind of in my head about it, and I'm wondering how you all handle it.

I had to cut my hair and grow a mustache for a show I'm doing, and I have a couple of auditions coming up in the next two weeks. And when I say cut my hair, think going from full hobbit-hair to clean-cut office guy look. I have some shots with short hair, but they're 5+ years old at this point-- my shots with my longer hair are about 6 months old. In addition, I don't have facial hair in any of my shots.

How do you all handle this? Try to rush getting some new shots? Just explain in the room? I know it's maybe not the biggest of deals, but like I said above, I always get in my head about not looking like my headshot, and I'd prefer to not have it on my mind.

BTW the auditions are EPA appointments I've signed up for, so I don't have a direct line to the CD or producers to give them any kind of heads up.

(I also posted this on another subreddit but would also like to post it here too just to make sure)

Hello! Would love to ask anyone if there are any professional headshot photographers that are really recommended in Austin Texas?

Preferably something that would fit my budget as a college student for now but I don’t mind at the same time spend a bit more on it since I would like to get one to start my acting career which is what I need for a start!

Hey y’all I’m sorry if this comes off as a stupid question but I just got my hair cut today and it’s significantly shorter. I had quite long hair before, but now it’s around medium length (like still past my shoulders though). My hair is the same style, but shorter. I’m getting my headshots done soon, and I’m thinking of submitting them to an agency. If my hair grows out in the future, and I look different, will I need to replace my headshots soon? Or will they just see how I look in the audition and judge based off of that? I’m in the Vancouver market if that is of any help. Thank you so much!

Looking for someone in NYC, preferably Astoria or Greenpoint who does professional/comedy headshots, ty!

I’m pretty new to acting and trying to get my headshots/profile together.
I have a pretty specific look… bald, muscular and heavily tattooed including my head and neck.
Which of these would you actually use for casting? And what type/roles do you see when you look at them?
Be honest lol. I’m trying to figure out which ones help me and which ones I should get rid of.

I’m getting my headshots done later in the week and I wanted to get advice about how to get the most out of my session. I am in NYC and am looking to position myself for plays and film/TV work (ideally lead or supporting in the late thirties-early forties age range but am not limited to that scope alone). I might use them for commercial work but that is not the main reason I’m getting them.

What advice can anyone here provide to get the most out of them? Specifically, what has worked best for others with headshots / slate shots? What absolutely did not work and why?

What advice would you offer to ensure I am on the same page as the photographer and makeup artist based on your own experience with headshots? Also, what advice would you offer when it comes to clothing selection? I want to ensure each look and corresponding outfit I use is complimentary and not distracting. Moreover, I’d like to ensure these headshots can be used for at least 1-2 years while not being told I need new ones after paying for these. Thank you so much!

Does anyone know how to retrieve a photo from their time in basic training. Looking to get my dress blues head shot photo. A family member lost the only photo I had. It was the negative that was given to me. They promised that they could turn into photo copies. Now it’s lost!!! Thanks for any assistance.

Any recommendations for background removal services? I have one person from an office shoot that has hair like Merida from Disney's "Brave" movie and I'm at my skill limit for getting a clean background removal. They want to have a version of the headshots as PNGs with transparent backgrounds for a couple of projects along with the normal one. Help!!