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Feb 5, 2007, 10:57 AM
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Re: [templarpictures] Are there industry standards for submitting headshots?
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The first one here, is my primary headshot. This is an example of a 3/4 shot rather than just a headshot - which is preferred by both modeling and acting industries, so it does double duty for me. The backgrounds are not a huge issue, but you will see more "real life" settings in modeling shots like in this one rather than a backdrop. Not to say you can't use it for acting though, as I do. The other thing to note about this, it is in color. Usually in the past most acting headshots were solely B&W, but with times changing - color is more and more accepted and actually requested, especially if you have a special color feature to note when casting as in my case with auburn hair. Modeling comp cards are typically done in color with specialty shots done in B&W though. Also, headshots are usually done every 1 - 2 years for actors/models to keep them fresh and updated. In my case, it is time to get new ones, though I look fairly the same I have dropped a few pounds which would definitely come across on film so it's important to always keep them updated (so yay, you will have ongoing business if you make this a business of your own).
These two are examples of typical headshots in that they only frame the face. I had specified that I did not want extreme closeups, so you will get part of my shoulders in the shots, not only the face. I think it just frames the shot nicer this way. A good photographer will know how to pose the model too though, and will have some fresh positions to try and get some great shot results. The texture in these backgrounds is also the typical "model" thing, but more and more used in acting shots now.
This was my first headshot ever... you can see the difference in photo style as this was the standard in the industry. He is also not a headshot photographer and wasn't properly set up for the shoot... you can see the difference in quality for sure. This is also about 6 years ago... I got rid of a little of the "fluff" on my edges so you can see the reason actors need to continually update shots... God, I don't even want to post this now...
The rest of these are studio 1/2 and 3/4 shots just to see what some of the different things are he had me do... All in all the model should walk away with at least 50 shots to choose from... from all different styles (just head or face shots, 1/2 or 3/4 shots, full body, etc.) so they can judge what the final headshot is they send out. You have only one chance to make that first impression before you get thrown into the "discard pile" of the casting directors desk. Some actors and models will also do comp cards or multiple image headshots where they combine between two and 5 of the shots you take onto one 8x10 or other sized "calling card" that they will mail out.
Erica
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But I DO want it for my portfolio, but would like to get another DSLR body for my lenses before doing studio work. 
I hope whoever created this genius piece of work doesn't mind I borrowed it for the forum! 
She immediately said,"I'll model for you!!!! Will you take my picture????" (It goes to show why girls are so easily got for use in Girls Gone Wild, porn, etc. They like the attention.) This girl was kinda joking, as I think she probably didn't think of herself as a model, since she had a butt the size of a Volkswagon bug. But, she had a cool "urban" look about her, and I knew she actually would have made some good headshots. I almost offered to take some pics of her, but something told me to blow her off. She was overly excited, wouldn't leave me alone, and had a crazy look in her eye....kinda worried me a little. Besides, I'd like to get some better lighting and a DSLR before I start getting stuff I'm happy enough with to put online. But it's nice to know how easy it should be to get models to use for free. 
