I already have 50 of these at home and I sent out a few for commercial representation. Any feedback will be taken into consideration for my next headshot with another photographer. Hopefully this one is not THAT bad.

Thanks all

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Since I have long hair. I was thinking of cutting my hair short for my next headshot. Then whenever I go to an agent, I would bring in this 'older' HS with my long hair, and then my 'newer' HS so I can show the agent how versatile in style I can be.

Good idea, bad idea?

It's probably better to have the opposite situation -- long hair, but a picture of yourself with short hair.

For an actor just starting out (with no name, yet), productions won't wait for your hair to grow, but it may help for them to see what you would like if they cut your hair. Make sense?

Your current shot is okay, but doesn't really pop ... seems to be a bit washed out. If it is getting you calls, stick with it. If not, consider new ones.

Best,
Ron

Posted October 01, 2009 06:24 AM Hide Post
Since I have long hair. I was thinking of cutting my hair short for my next headshot. Then whenever I go to an agent, I would bring in this 'older' HS with my long hair, and then my 'newer' HS so I can show the agent how versatile in style I can be.

Good idea, bad idea?

I don't think that when an agent wants a "Versatile" actor that they are wondering if someone can cut or grow their hair, but more....they can play "guy next door" but also the "bad ass" no matter what length their hair might be.

You need to pick the length of hair based on your inherent quality and what roles you will more than likely book and stick with that. The idea of your headshot is to represent what you currently look like. If anything it will piss people off if they see a headshot with long hair and a guy with short hair walks through the door.

I would pick a look and shoot new shots with that look.

Yeah, I understand both perspectives. I guess when I said Versatile, I was thinking the same 'bad-ass' or 'guy next door' as well.
I have been told by my teachers that I am a good actor, but I am wondering about my looks more and more so I am working toward a 'hotter and hip' image. Hollywood loves the younger audience, and I will take advantage of that.
I think that I can play versatile characters well. I have and I would just like to look the part as well. Just adding to the eye candy, thats all....

2 professional opinions are great. Any one else? Other posts get LOTS of comments. I'm still curious about mine. I know I need new headshots, but anyone else?...