His name is greg crowder and just wanted anyones opinion on his philosophy to headshots so here it is.He says that indoor posed shots are out the new in thing is a relaxed headshot outdoors do u agree or disagree?

here is his website

www.gregcrowderphotography.com

What is the difference between getting a nyc headshot or an la one isn't a good picture a good picture

He looks like he shoots commercial people with a lot of background or objects and character actors with quirky looks and face doing weird things.....but it looks like there are one or two photos that do look headshot-y. BUT there are others that I saw in LA for about the same price that do a better job, in my opinion.

When I lived in southern CA I shot with Greg, and his work was fantastic. He is a lot of fun to work with, and is great at helping actors get relaxed. For actors considering him, I highly recommend interviewing to see if the chemistry is right.

Each market (LA, NYC or any other city) will adjust headshot needs to match the kind of work that is being done in that market. With regard to headshot styles- the trend has been leaning toward shots in natural light, either done outdoors or indoors with natural light in the room. However, most good photographers should be able to mimic natural light with decent equipment. If you like that look, you could certainly ask your photographer if that is something they specialize in.

One thing that has definitely changed is the acceptance of background objects/scenes appearing in the photo. It used to be that only flat backgrounds were used, but now you see shots being taking in stairwells, in parks, on city streets- and the backgrounds (though blurred) are recognizable. That trend seems to have hit LA earlier than here in NYC, but we are seeing it a lot now. That's not to say studio shots are passe- I just did a series of shots in a studio setting and I think they are fantastic. What made the difference for me was knowing exactly the kinds of shots I wanted, based on researching the kinds of roles I'm right for. Studio or natural light aside, knowing yourself and having a marketing plan should lead to a successful photo session!

Hope this is helpful- Happy New Year, and best wishes to all Backstage readers!

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Originally posted by hotpatrick2004:
His name is greg crowder and just wanted anyones opinion on his philosophy to headshots so here it is.He says that indoor posed shots are out the new in thing is a relaxed headshot outdoors do u agree or disagree?

here is his website

www.gregcrowderphotography.com

What is the difference between getting a nyc headshot or an la one isn't a good picture a good picture

NO! These are not good. Too much "stuff" going on in his photos. Too busy and full of distractions. Ugh. No no and NO. I have a headache from his website!!

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Originally posted by hotpatrick2004:

What is the difference between getting a nyc headshot or an la one isn't a good picture a good picture

Yes, you're absolutely right. Ultimately, a headshot is only taken to catch the eye of a casting director or producer so that you can get an audition. I don't believe they care whether a headshot was taken in studio or natural light. They just want the photo to look like you. But, since there's so much competition for so few roles your headshot has to get you noticed. A good picture isn't good enough. It has to be a great photo of you in order to catch to eye of someone who wants to cast you in a role.

I don't like Greg's work. Too charactery and weird angles. I can't believe that one of my friends used him.

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Originally posted by ELDORADO59:
I don't like it. Too charactery and weird angles. I can't believe that one of my friends used him.

You mean Greg Crowder, right? It's horrible, isn't it? Like watching a headshot circus/trainwreck. (Shudder)

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Originally posted by hotpatrick2004:
His name is greg crowder and just wanted anyones opinion on his philosophy to headshots so here it is.He says that indoor posed shots are out the new in thing is a relaxed headshot outdoors do u agree or disagree?

here is his website

www.gregcrowderphotography.com

What is the difference between getting a nyc headshot or an la one isn't a good picture a good picture

In regards to your "LA PHOTOGRAPHERS TAKE ON HEADSHOTS" post, there isn't any "LA take on headshots" anymore, there is only what is considered "Good" and "Bad," and that quality never changes from year to year or coast to coast.

The topic of lighting is another issue, and is once again subject to one's individual taste and professional requirements.

Not to comment directly on this photographer's work, let me share something I've observed over the years when it comes to any photographers' ability: Whenever someone's technique isn't very strong, they tend to rely on "tricks and gimmicks" to sell their work (odd poses, bizarre or distracting backgrounds that pull focus from the actor, etc.) instead of good quality. For me, this is the exact opposite of what I look for in a good headshot.

On rare occasions, these "tricks" as I call them, may achieve the desired effect. But most often, they are just that. Distractions.

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While these photos may be fun, they don't feature the actor. They feature the backgrounds and locations. A headshot should show the actor at his/her best, connected and available. Let the CD imagine you in the part based on your look, not where you are standing.

Ron