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Originally posted by TRUTHTELLER59:

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Originally posted by SPYDOG:
i've seen stars using the same headshot for 10 - 20 years. it's a joke to some.

Must we fear agent and CD disapproval? I also prefer no jewelry. But if that'sTarraDenise's style, then why not? Just think of the possibilities... to bolster "type."

Stars may still have black and whites because they haven't had an audition since then. They have "Offer Only Status" and don't have to audition and don't need a headshot.

Jewelry especially in this headshot is distracting. I'm looking at those more than I'm looking at her. So therefore, it does NOT bolster her appearance.

It also makes the headshot too specific and limiting. Had she not worn jewelry, this headshot could be used to portray A LOT more different types than with jewelry. Covering the jewelry up, I see her young enough to pass for shows like Glee or ABC Family. With the jewelry, she looks a lot older and probably wouldn't pass for those genres as easily. At youngest with the jewelry, young mom or young professional.

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Originally posted by SPYDOG:
honestly, some of these industry norms are plain silly. and expensive. i do it because it's necessary.

i've seen stars using the same headshot for 10 - 20 years. it's a joke to some.

Brett, not to get OT, what if a headshot looked like this? http://upload.wikimedia.org/wi...omedyisnotpretty.jpg

Must we fear agent and CD disapproval? I also prefer no jewelry. But if that'sTarraDenise's style, then why not? Just think of the possibilities... to bolster "type."

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Originally posted by Teren Oddo Photography:
Hannnnd! I can't stop staring at your hand! Which isn't a good thing when you want a casting director to go to your eyes, first and foremost!

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Must we fear agent and CD disapproval?

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Originally posted by Justin Gill Photo:
I like the demure expression but the hand does make it a little forced.
There's exceptions to every rule, and it would almost slide in this case, but yeah I would much prefer to see the same photo without the hand.

Also, the crop cuts a little too much from the top of your head, it almost touches your hairline. Overall, I think it's a nice shot, but I'd take a second glance at other favorites from that shoot.

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Originally posted by TarraDenise:
Another.

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Originally posted by Justin Gill Photo:
I like the demure expression but the hand does make it a little forced.
There's exceptions to every rule, and it would almost slide in this case, but yeah I would much prefer to see the same photo without the hand.

Also, the crop cuts a little too much from the top of your head, it almost touches your hairline. Overall, I think it's a nice shot, but I'd take a second glance at other favorites from that shoot.