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Here you’ll find some of the most important topics and questions answered around professional headshots.

Whether you’re in business, making a social media profile, acting, or any other vocation – having a professional headshot is a great idea and reflects well on you!

I’ve spent lots of time on these blog posts so please make sure you read what’s on the page and click the ‘Read More’ button below the first few paragraphs to continue reading all the way through.

We all want to be the ‘best’ that we can be and appearances are often the most important part of your profile.

There may be one or two things that stick out to you on the blog post that means the most to you. And, believe it or not, that one thing could possibly make the difference between you getting a job, being contacted for an interview, or someone contacting you for a business opportunity!

Professional Retouching & Wardrobe Styling

People in the acting and modeling industries need extra help in creating the best portraits and headshots for casting agents and directors. A headshot is one of the first things that a casting director or agent will see of you, next to your acting resume. This can have a big impact on your success in the entertainment or film industry.  

A headshot plays a similar role in the entertainment industry as a logo in business does. They allow directors and agents to see who you are before you’re even called in for that casting call. They give you an opportunity to express who you are as a performer. You may even need several different headshots, depending on which role or job you’re applying for. A good photographer, such as DuHon Photography, can help you to put your best face forward.  

Just like with many other industries, the trends and rules are changing in the entertainment industry too. It’s important that your headshots are up on the trends so that you can stand out. For instance, black and white headshots are a thing of the past and will likely be tossed in the trash. 

Wardrobe styling is perhaps one of the most important before your headshots are done. Once your photographer has helped choose a colorful outfit, they’ll take your full color headshot photographs. Headshots are the main focus. Full body photos are a thing of the past.  

There are many current trends today, including professional retouching. Your photographer will help to create the best headshots with vibrant colour and natural light. Dark black backgrounds are a thing of the past. It’s also important that nothing looks washed-out, as headshots serve the purpose of getting you that gig. However, if your headshots are taken outdoors, the background may be blurred out during your professional retouching services, but you’ll be stay in focus.  

Today’s portraits for entertainment are often taken straight on. This is because there must be no tricks in getting you to look your best for the casting director. This means no tilted angles that make your chin appear smaller, or your smile bigger. A natural photo is best. A headshot involves a close-up on your face, and is from the shoulders and up.  

When a casting director or agent is searching through photographs, they want to find the best ones both quickly and efficiently. They have a small list of items in their head that they’re seeking, and a list of ones they’re not.  

For this reason, you may also hire DuHon Photography to provide professional retouching of photographs to minimize small faults or to blur out the background so that your best face is put forward. 

 A good headshot should also involve the best makeup, which you can find online. But we can provide wardrobe styling, so bring your best three outfits with you.  

If you want the latest and best professional headshots and portraits for modeling and acting, please book an appointment today with DuHon Photography.  

Cassidy DuHon