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Actor Headshots 101

Your headshot is your first audition. Learn what makes a headshot work: whether that's commercial vs theatrical, framing, lighting, expression, and what casting actually looks for.

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How to get better headshots

Commercial vs Theatrical headshots: Getting your look right

The real differences in expression, wardrobe, framing, and what happens when you mix them.

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Actor headshot examples by type, age range, and market

Examples and standards for commercial and theatrical looks, plus what changes by market.

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Can I use AI to make my headshots?

When AI headshots are fine, when they aren't, and what 'realistic enough' actually means.

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How often should actors update their headshots?

A practical update schedule and the changes that matter most to casting.

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