Headshot Styles
Actor Headshots
Actors commonly need and use headshots as their calling card. Casting agents not only need to see what the actors look like, but want to be able to determine if they fit the characteristics and physical description of the Casting Director, Producer or Director’s requests. It is important that actors not only look like their headshot when walking into an audition, it is equally advantageous if said actor fits into a specific character type.
Example of casting types could include lawyer, soccer mom, blue collar worker, or high school jock etc.
Realtor Headshots
For anyone in sales or any customer facing role for that matter, image is everything. It could be the difference between a potential client wanting to do business with you or not. What does your current image say about you? Are you a professional in your field? Are you friendly and outgoing? Are you a reliable resource?
Real Estate agents understand this considering their photos end up on a lot their marketing collateral to include business cards, posters and social media. They need an image that conveys trust, professionalism and friendly customer service.
Model Headshot
There tends be a little more flexibility in the modeling world, but having a clean solid headshot to go on a comp card is naturally a strong start. Similar to the acting world, models require shots that align with their brand. Beauty, ethereal, or editorial shots can be options.
Dating Headshot
Let’s face it we live in a social media heavy world. Statistics have proven that profiles with images have better engagement than profiles without. Sometimes simple selfies do not quite convey your true personality. In addition first impressions are always the lasting impressions.
Office Professional/Linkedin Headshot
In world of the competitive job market, it is even more important for you to distinguish yourself amidst the fray. The dirty little secret in the job industry is that employers are indeed googling applicants and looking at their social media profiles beyond Linkedin. Sometimes snap decisions are made based on imagery alone, prior to them deciding to move you forward in the application process.
Having control of your online presence is the first step to a successful job hunt. What works for an interior designer may be vastly different than of the needs of a divorce lawyer.
Kevin Harry is an Atlanta based headshot & portrait photographer.