Difference between a Headshot and a Portrait headshotcafeHeadshotsLeave a comment A headshot is how the subject in this case the Actor wants to project or portray who they are. A portrait on the other hand is an interpretation of the subject by the artist (in this case the photographer). Portrait Headshot Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading...