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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading...