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How Often Should You Update Your Acting Headshot?

Apr 16, 2025

One of the most common questions I get from actors is, “How often should I update my headshots?” And the answer is simple: whenever your look changes, your headshot should too. But let’s break that down a little more. 1. Your Headshot Should Reflect the Current You Your headshot is your first impression. It’s the image casting directors see before they even read your name or your résumé. If you walk into the room looking noticeably different from ...

A Fresh Start for the New Year

Jan 09, 2024

The Significance of Updated Headshots: A Fresh Start for the New Year! In the fast-paced and dynamic realms of business and entertainment, first impressions are paramount. As we step into a new year, the importance of updated headshots cannot be overstated, whether you're a business professional looking to enhance your brand or an actor preparing for castings and pilot season.1. Business Brilliance: Elevate Your BrandingIn the corporate world, a professional image is a powerful tool. An ...

Lights, Camera, Action: The Importance of Good Headshots for Actors

Oct 10, 2023

In the world of acting, where first impressions matter and casting decisions can hinge on a single glance, a stellar headshot is your most potent tool. It's your calling card, your introduction to casting directors, and your chance to make a lasting impression. In this blog post, we'll delve into the significance of good headshots for actors and why investing in high-quality portraits is a non-negotiable step on your path to success.1. **First Impressions Count**Think of your headshot as your ...

Christmas Mini-Sessions Now available

Nov 04, 2022

Now booking Family Christmas Mini Sessions

Now Offering Mommy and Me sessions

Apr 07, 2022

Now offering with Limited spots available Stylized Mommy and Me sessions with our associate photographer Michelle.What better gift to give the special Mom in your life than an opportunity to capture a special moment in time. Sessions include up to 30 minutes of shooting time.2 stylized sets.Sessions can accommodate up to 4 people, additional people $15 per personOnline downloadable gallery of all of your high res images that have been lightly edited.The rate is $175 plus tax Booking ...

Fun Headshot Session

Nov 05, 2020

What happens when your sister is in to do some headshots and your brother-in-law YouTuber Joesph Royal takes over your camera?A little sisterly fun :)

The Ultimate Session

Oct 29, 2020

The Ultimate Session, my full day shoot with Kristin Butler Had a blast during this one-day Ultimate photoshoot session with Kristin Butler. Kristin wanted to have a shoot with multiple looks. She wanted not only to update her acting headshots but to also to update a business headshot, and to capture her physique that she has been working hard on with some fitness shots.We decided that the Ultimate Session would be what she was looking for. A Full day session with makeup, hair, and a ...

Family Fall Portraits

Oct 22, 2020

This is one of my best friends, her kids, and mine of course. (our husbands were working) This was our little social bubble for the summer of 2020. The family that has kept us sane during these crazy times.With winter looming just around the corner, we wanted to get outside, have some fun, and try to capture some decent photos of the kids. Trying to photograph my own kids as they get older is getting more and more difficult! Life is busy! My kids are not as interested in having their pictures ...

New Lightning Sessions Available!

Oct 15, 2020

What is a Lightning Session?This is a new type of headshot session being offered where you'll be booking by time instead of looks. What do you get?You get 1 hour of shooting time with unlimited background changes, wardrobe changes, and lighting setups. Whatever we can fit into an hour of shooting time. You'll also get an online unretouched downloadable proofing gallery that will be available within 24 hours of your shoot!To top that off you'll get 6 retouched digital files of your ...

Tips for Doing your Own Makeup for Headshots

Jul 15, 2020

With Covid-19 being around and government restrictions in place, unfortunately, makeup service for headshots (or anything that involves working on the face) is one we can't yet do for clients.Even when we get the go-ahead to work on people's faces, I know many may not feel comfortable being in close proximity, even with all the safety protocols in place.Even on commercial and movie sets, moving forward, you may be required to do your own makeup and hair. Even if a makeup artist is present on ...