They kind of look a little model-ish or a little too posey?

the bigger problem is that they aren't actor headshots. they could MAYBE work as senior portraits or something.

i really think there are too many people out there who take the word "headshot" too literally.

an actor's headshot is more than just a shot of your head.

there have been whole books and websites and businesses devoted just to the actors headshot. if you aren't shooting with an actors headshot photographer, you aren't getting a headshot, but instead a shot of your head. two very different things.

NONE of these are acceptable headshots! You DON'T do silly poses. It went out of style with Black and White.

Also, they DON'T do you justice at all! NOTHING SIZZLES! Boring outfit, boring background, boring everything!

You also need to do your homework. In case you missed it:
READ!
http://bbs.backstage.com/eve/f.../8011031/m/110106342

Steph,
Your headshots look fine! A couple of weeks ago, I was in a tiny room with a VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA, and they said that the only requirement is that your headshots look like YOU. That's it. They do not need to be fancy, perfect glamor shots. Good luck to you, and keep your chin up!

quote:

Originally posted by ActorHelper:
Steph,
Your headshots look fine! A couple of weeks ago, I was in a tiny room with a VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CASTING SOCIETY OF AMERICA, and they said that the only requirement is that your headshots look like YOU. That's it. They do not need to be fancy, perfect glamor shots. Good luck to you, and keep your chin up!

I hate dishonesty!

STUPID poses and headtilts, touching your face, and lying on the ground will get you laughed out should you seriously pursue acting.

More like ActorHURTER

PLEASE disregard this person's advice (as in actor "helper")

Dude, are you actor HELPER or actor HURTER!?! (Truth baby- that was MY line first! Nice edit there)
But you are right in that they don't need to be perfect, glamor shots but they DO need to be flattering and suitable industry standard which these are NOT. Plese don't try to "help" anyone else- your advice is frightening.

Honey, the others are right. These are no good. Sorry.

These are not usable. I agree with the others.

The way your arm is positioned is also very awkward and unnatural and none of these should be used for acting.

Hi Stephm,

Yeah, these are pretty bad.

You are way too cute to use these.

Find a pro headshot photographer in New York and I am confident you'll get some great shots!!

As for using them on your model page, take them down from there as well.

You want to build a model portfolio, find some student photographers and shoot TFP (time for prints). This means free!

good luck,

rod

Thank you everyone for your information and advice. You were very helpful. Honesty is best and I appreciate that. Thanks again.

I'm new to these boards but as a person who works on the other side of the camera I think numbers 4 and 5 of the shots you're displaying are likely your best. I absolutely do not like the main photo that you're using (the one with the flower in your hair). Just an honest opinion.

Once you get going and you need assistance with your reel or a website keep me in mind. Leaping Tall Buildings Productions

Yeah, I definitely agree that none of these look like professional headshots of a serious actor. You're very pretty, and need to find a good headshot photographer. Definitely get rid of the middle one--the overexposed snapshot, and the one with the flower in your hair. The best one of the 3 is the last one, even though it has the great faux pas of having your hand on your chin! If you're going for modeling, that would seem to be the best one. If you're gong for acting, I'd get some new shots asap!

All the best with everything!