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Often one of the biggest mistakes that actors make before a headshot session is putting too much pressure on themselves. Every actor knows how important a great headshot is, and they often worry about the results knowing what a major effect a great actors headshot can have on your career. Or conversely the effect a poor headshot will have.

Another issue is knowing what type of casting roles are good for them, what suits their look. An actor who wants to play Matt Damon roles but has the looks more like Gary Oldman, may have a hard time of finding something that’s right for them. What roles are right for you and your look? What commercials should you be doing? There are so many varied roles as an actor from playing a young mother, cuddly dad, doctor, lawyer, businessman/woman, student, professor, tough guy, straight up gentleman, athletic type , working class etc. If you have a clear idea of what fits you, it will make your headshot session a much easier sitting and a much more productive shoot.

When you have a clear idea in your mind of your casting role, a good tip would be to start putting together a suitable wardrobe – remember strong patterns and bold stripes are a no-no, think about colour choice too and how it relates to your complexion. You must be prepared and ready to shoot when you arrive — mentally, physically, emotionally — and have everything ready for a great headshot session. When you have all of these elements working together correctly you only need the final element – a great headshot photographer who is able to understand your needs and your market then interpret them into a great actors headshot.