As an actor, your headshot is your calling card. It is an image of you – at your best – that is the first thing a casting director sees. It is your way to make a lasting impression on the director. For students, a professional headshot sets you apart as a serious candidate for admission to a conservatory or arts program.
As a photographer and someone involved in Philadelphia-area theatre, I know how important it is to put your best face forward for auditions. I put a great deal of time and effort into your headshots. My work begins before we meet for the session, and isn’t finished when the shoot ends. The cost of the session represents the high quality of work and the time I spend with you and your photographs.
Session Information
Each one of my headshot sessions lasts an hour and takes place at a outdoors location of your choice. When you arrive at the location, we’ll take some time to discuss what you want, talk about things you like and dislike about your previous headshots, and choose two or three good “looks” from the clothing options you’ve provided.
After the session, you will be given access to an online proofing gallery with 60-70 of the best images from the shoot. You will have the opportunity to share these with friends and family before making your final choices; if you want, I can take a number of your “narrowed-down” choices (20 or so images) and put them in a Facebook album to share with your network.
You’ll need to pick 3 final images that I will fully retouch and deliver to you in high resolution, both color and black and white. If you would like, I will include a layout with your name on it. These will be digital files which you can then take and print as you need.
Pricing and Information
Standard headshot session is a flat rate of $150 per subject. This includes:
- Up to 3 different looks – hair and makeup not included
- Hour-long photo session
- Professional retouching of three photos – each additional photo is $15.
- Final shots in color and black and white. Layout including your name available on request (no extra charge).
- Final shots optimized for online – personal website, Backstage, Facebook, etc.
- Online proof gallery of all your best shots (typically 50-60 shots).
- Optional proof gallery on my Facebook Fan Page (no extra charge).
Student rate: I offer a student rate; for more information please contact me. The student session includes all the same as above.
Location Note: I will travel up to 10 miles from zip code 19026 (based on driving directions from Google Maps – this does cover the entire Center City Philadelphia). For travel beyond that, there will be a travel fee. Please contact me for more details.