Hi! My child just had headshots taken. Can you tell me if any of these are any good? I really appreciate the specific feedback and comments. Thanks!

http://s23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/TrudiRose/Headshots/

we need a password to access the photos.

Oh, sorry, I didn't realize that!

Okay, I'll try posting them here then. (Hope this works...)

No. 1:


No. 2:


No. 3:


No. 4:


No. 5:
IMG]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/TrudiRose/Headshots/DSC_0112.jpg[/IMG]

Sorry, here's No. 5:

Here's one more (No. 6). I'm going to have the photographer edit out the flowers on the dress. Please let me know what you think!

I like number 5 because it is the only one that speaks shy and mischievous.

The other ones are just very cute.

Thank you for the feedback!

#5 has the most "character" which is good for acting, you want to show expression.

Oh, that's good to know. Thanks!

No.5 is good, they are all cute for commercials, you might want to get one not smiling though for TV/film.

Thanks! (I'm so happy that so far everyone is unanimous on No. 5 - it makes it easier if everyone thinks the same one is best!)

I have a question (and forgive me for ignorance, I'm new so I have a LOT to learn!): why is a non-smiling shot the right one for TV/film? I know that adult headshots sometimes have that serious/intense look, but it seems odd to me that a non-smiling or serious expression would work for a little girl's headshot. Any thoughts? Thanks!

I dont know the WHY really. All I know is I had a lot of GREAT pics of my child smiling and for legit the agent took the serious one, which I didnt really like. Maybe KIPMIL could help out here a little better!!!

It's not odd at all its actually the norm. All the kids bring their non-smiling shot to feature film auditions and shows with a dramatic tone.

The smiling ones or better yet a shot that shows character are used for commercial auditions because that's usually what the CD or client is looking for.

A good dramatic shot can help your agent get your daughter into some really great feature film auditions - it's a worthwhile investment if that is the route she hopes to take.

Good luck and I too think #5 is the one I would choose for a commercial shot.

Thanks for the info - I really appreciate it!

I think this shoot only had smiling shots (I just assumed "cute little girl, should be smiling," LOL), so maybe we'll go back and have some "serious, non-smiling ones" done. Thanks again for the advice!