Headshots

Requirements for Headshots

• Commercial shot: a happy conservative look is used for commercials, print and industrials.
• Theatrical shot: an interesting, often sly look is used for film and television.
• NOTE * If only going with one look, use a “middle of the road” look.
• Headshots must be in color
• Portrait (vertical) orientation is preferred over landscape (horizontal) orientation
• Females over age 13 should use a make-up artist
• No jewelry, except small stud earrings
• Wear a solid shirt or sweater; no turtlenecks, logos, stripes, or prints
• Females must show length of hair; do not hide hair down your back
• Do not cut off top of head; we must see your whole head
• Pick interesting background lighting, not just a solid wall
• Background should be slightly out of focus; can be outside or inside shot
• No shadows on the face at all
• No gums showing; practice in mirror if this is a habit for you
• Take some headshots with teeth showing and some without
• If you wear glasses and do not have contacts, you must wear your glasses in headshot