A complete guide on
headshots for actors
Everything you need to know about getting your headshots right for your next role.
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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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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.
5 min read
Can I use AI to make my headshots?
When AI headshots are fine, when they aren't, and what 'realistic enough' actually means.
5 min read
How often should actors update their headshots?
A practical update schedule and the changes that matter most to casting.
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Ready to create your headshots?
Use what you've learned. Create headshots that follow casting standards.
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