actor...child actor...headshots and types continued!

another headshot that has gotten accolades from many...
but why would i spend so much time on headshots??? this is who you are...who your child is...your chance to be seen by those that can open doors for your future star! where else should you spend your time? this is where the rubber meets the road! scrimp on this...don't give this much thought...just pick anyone to take any old picture, and you will soon discover what a mistake you made! okay...you get it...good...now let's move on to finding your type or the type your child is...
now, for the sake of everyone that is reading this, i will add types for adults and kids...

adults:-
sexy/sensual - pamela anderson...angelina jolie...that type...if that's you, then go for it...bring clothes to match this type...but also know that if this is the only type that you are portraying, the roles will be limited...
-romantic/caring - jennifer aniston...the girl or boy next door...again, bring clothes that fit that type...
-business person - too many to name...clothes and hair help capture this type...
-commanding/powerful - michael douglas...george c. scott...someone used to ordering people around...
-nerd - self explanatory (don't forget the glasses!)- woody allen...
-mom/dad/grandma/grandpa - typical family - housewife...housedad - doris roberts...
-traditional/conventional look - everyday person...middle of the road look
-outdoorsy type - athletic, healthy...harrison ford type
-sophisticated - almost snooty...aristocratic - nicole kidman...

kids/teens:
-beautiful/modelesque - really, this child should probably work in modeling...
-attractive/girl next door - lots of kids fall into this category - hillary duff...
-quirky/nerd/humorous - this is the real charactery kid...they play roles that are full of personality and humor - kyle massey
-tough/bad girl/guy - self-explanatory - "mean girls" cast...
-girl/guy next door - can be any kid anywhere - lindsay lohan (younger)...

and again, bring clothes that match your type and if you feel that you can portray another type also...

also remember, when the shots are finished and you pick them up, if you have an agent/manager, let them look at them and choose the ones they feel that portray you/your child the best...they have an unbiased eye...very different than us parents...so if you respect them (and you should if chose them to rep. your kid!) then listen to what they believe are the best ones...

another decision! borders...no borders...full bleed (looks like the photo goes right off the edges of the paper)...look at samples and then decide...put your name on the front (pick a crisp, clear font) and then you're ready for printing!

tomorrow...creating that all important resume!!! don't miss it!

have a prosperous and happy sunday!
hugs and out~