Preparing For Your Actor Headshot Session

HAVE AN AGENT?

If you're represented, check in with them before your session. Ask if there's anything specific they're hoping you get out of this update — a certain look, type, or range they want you to hit. That way we can make sure the session works for you and for them.

OLD HEADSHOTS

If you have an old headshot, take a look at it before our session — what do you like about it, what would you change? It's a great way to figure out what you're going for this time around. If you’d like to share it with me and tell me your thoughts please do, you can email me before the shoot.

CLOTHING

Keep it simple. Bring as much clothing as you'd like — you don't have to wear every piece, but it's better to have options. There's a place to hang everything up and change throughout the session.

A few quick tips:

  • Solid colours work well — navy, charcoal, black, white, lighter neutrals, and most shades can all work — regardless, just make sure there's good contrast against your skin tone.

  • Avoid busy patterns or logos that pull focus from your face

  • Make sure it fits well and isn't wrinkled — the camera sees everything

  • A blazer or jacket over a top gives a clean, polished line if you're not sure what to wear

Above all, trust yourself. These tips will help you get a timeless classic look, but it’s always nice to have something more personality driven as well.

Pro tip: If there's a piece you've been eyeing but don't own, now's as good an excuse as any to finally buy it. Just in case, keep your receipts.

MAKEUP

(If you wear makeup daily, keep reading — if you don't, you probably don't need this section)

Keep it simple. You want your headshot to represent you — dramatic makeup "fads" will date your headshot fast, while a natural look stays timeless. The retouching can clean up blemishes, so if you break out the day before, don't worry.

Try to avoid:

  • Heavy eyeliner (top and bottom) — avoid sharp, hard lines

  • Heavy eyeshadow

  • Pencilled-in eyebrows with a harsh line — keep it natural

  • Fake eyelashes — they can weigh down the eyelids

  • Heavy blush

  • Lip liner

  • Lipstick — bring a clear/neutral gloss or a hydrating neutral lipstick instead

  • Powder foundation — liquid concealer reads better on camera

Makeup Artist

If you'd like your makeup done professionally before your session, I work with a few of the best specialists in the city.

  • Makeup pricing is $175.00 - with hair add on at $100

Typically makeup takes 45-60 minutes and hair takes 30-45mins. With this pricing, the artist will stay for the test shot and make adjustments if necessary. Once we begin shooting the makeup artist packs up and leaves. If you'd prefer the makeup artist stays to provide touch ups and new looks with your wardrobe changes, please book this prior to the shoot as it will change the scope of the work and additional costs will be necessary.

WHAT TO EXPECT

I shoot tethered directly into my computer, so we review shots together as we go — you'll see exactly what you're getting in real time. We take some pictures, look at what we got, delete what we don't like, and move forward with context. By the end of the shoot, we'll already have it narrowed down to your favourites.

IMAGE SELECTION

Because you'll already see your images as we shoot, you won't need to work through all the proofs, we’ll have already narrowed it down to your favourites. As an actor, you'll receive a complimentary private online proofing gallery with your session — no need to decide on the spot. The gallery stays live for a minimum of one year, so you're welcome to purchase additional images down the road.

DELIVERY

Your images will be ready within 1 week of your selection, delivered through the a retouches private gallery. Retouching isn't finalized until you approve it — so take your time reviewing, there's no charge for additional revisions. Once approved, a download button will be added. Files are delivered as a high-resolution JPG and a web-optimized JPEG. If you need a different format, just let me know.

Payment

Payment is due before or on the day of the session.

Please ensure all payments include G.S.T.

Rescheduling & No-Shows


Rescheduling within 24 hours of your session incurs a $100 fee. No-shows without notice are subject to a $250 fee before any rebooking is made.

STUDIO ADDRESS

PLEASE NOTE
Clients under the age of 18 must attend with a parent or guardian over the age of 18.