Hello everyone. So Im picking a new theatrical headshot and I need some help. I like this one. Though Ive gotten a lot of positive feedback, some have said that I look too mean. I am about to start persuing theatrical representation, and already have a few interested, but I dont want to send out a bad headshot lol. I just need help picking the right shot. Ive narrowed it down to four, but here is my first pick. Let me know what you think. Thanks!

I hate how it's shot at an upward angle. Your chin disappears

Thanks for the feedback.
what about this one?

Hi Grateful1,
I like this second one much more than the first one you posted. It's a good theatrical headshot, nice connection.
Joanna
www.joannabrooks.com
Headshots LA

I agree -- the second one is much better!

The second is a huge improvement. Use that!

Thanks guys, I really appreciate all the help! I'll go with the second one!

Second one is very strong. The color balance is a bit warm and a bit towards magenta for my taste, but that's really just a nitpick.

wait, is the second one better than this one? This is the headshot my former theatrical agent picked for me. It got me a lot of auditions but personally I never liked it.

It can see it helping you commercially, but the henley suggests a more urban look.

The beige stripe in the background really draws my attention, otherwise I would be all for the second shot. If you can find a way to have it fixed by a skilled retoucher, then you'd have a winner.
Also, for a theatrical shot, the skin tone is a little warm, I bet you'd get a lot more dramatic flair if you can cool it down a little.

Good luck

I love the first one and the one with the blue background. Gorgeous!

2nd and third are very good -- Nice shots!

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I like all of them! I don't have any issues w the first one and actually like that styling the best!

I am just browsing this forum trying to get more aquainted with theatrical and commercial headshots. Your 2nd and 3rd headshots are amazing! Good luck in your career!!!



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