I would like to see exampls of great headshots that have been posted on this site,as an guide to my next photoshoot. So, if the board can so kindly direct my to a few, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you again for your assistance.

There aren't too many black women like you who have posted pics on here.

You can start by reading this:
http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f.../8011031/m/110106342

What does her being black have to do with seeing examples of a good headshot?

Here we go.

She wanted some examples to look at for her next shoot. Good examples WOULD be uh, other people that look like her. Point in question, not may have posted that have her type of complexion.

Different skintones photograph differently. It would be good to show her examples of those similar to her but not may have posted, As Truthteller pointed out. It was SO not intended any other way.

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Originally posted by miss stone:
Here we go.

LOL Miss Stone,I'm just asking because that has nothing to do with composition,clothing choices,facial expression etc. A lot can be learned from looking at ANY great headshots so just wondering what the original poster meant by that. That's all

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Originally posted by lmarrie:
What does her being black have to do with seeing examples of a good headshot?

I'm by no means racist and had no such intention of sounding that way. Some photographers are better at photographing other ethnicities than others. Say a person who photographs Asians well is presented as an example. That photographer might not necessarily be the best at photographing black people, etc.

I've seen a lot of fellow actors make mistakes in choosing photographer because their friend who looked different than him or her did a good job and assume that the photographer will be good for him or her.

I do believe one of the components of getting a good headshot does depend on the photographer you choose.

Okay, gotcha LMarrie. I was just like oh NO, if u get me.

Communication does get jarred on here, huh guys?

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Originally posted by TRUTHTELLER59:

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Originally posted by lmarrie:
What does her being black have to do with seeing examples of a good headshot?

I'm by no means racist and had no such intention of sounding that way. Some photographers are better at photographing other ethnicities than others. Say a person who photographs Asians well is presented as an example. That photographer might not necessarily be the best at photographing black people, etc.

I've seen a lot of fellow actors make mistakes in choosing photographer because their friend who looked different than him or her did a good job and assume that the photographer will be good for him or her.

Nobody said anything about being racist. And yes of course when picking the photographer who is actually going to take the photos it makes sense to want to see others he has photographed who have the same skin tone. But I took the posters question as a general one, what does a good headshot look like. But it is so not a big deal.

http://www.idyllicphotography.com/. Was recommended on PARF. Has a mix of all kinds of people - age, race, gender. Looks interesting. Also, Dennis Kwan, only cause he does good touch up, he's around on this site somewhere, and he's in CA. Plus he's a good photog too.

Thanks nonstagemom!

I'm actually in NYC more these days. But I'm in CA this week!

You do just enough touch up to look real. The first time I got my dd's headshots, she looked fabulous. Then I realized she looked like something out of a Gap ad, and it was a real let down when she went on auditions because she really didn't have turquoise eyes, deep auburn hair, and brilliant white teeth. So the second time I got her headshots, I made sure minimal make-up was used, and I made the photog, the assistant, and the make-up person feel like I was a bossy "stagemom." But I honestly feel that she didn't get certain parts because the CDs felt duped. Now she goes in for auditions looking like her headshot. A twelve year old with freckles and a big cheesy "just got my braces off" smile.

This is for LMarrie: Poor Ms. Jade has gotten 2 set of headshots and folks were referring to that. She's a very exotic and beautiful person, but for whatever reason, her photogs just can't capture that. So I think that the fact that she's reaching out and asking what the heck do I do now is more what she is doing, and people are just trying to lead her down a better path, is all. We're all good here.