Author: headshotcafe

As actors you have one opportunity to make a first impression. It is a lot like online dating. If you send out a picture that is great but doesn't look like you, your date (casting) is gonna be disappointed. You won't get a second chance. But if you are able to capture your personality and the strongest aspects of your talents in that one frame, you'll find that there are a lot of people out there looking for someone just like you. SO, this blog is dedicated to getting you more dates, or rather auditions. We leave your actual dating life up to you. With over 30 years of experience in the photography and headshot business, I will keep you posted on the business of acting with an emphasis on photos.

End of Year

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Its the end of the year and your agents and managers are on vacation. The whole business shuts down this time of year. Castings have slowed to a crawl. Nothing much will happen now till the second week of January. Whats an Actor to do at this time? Just because the business has shut down […]

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Cropping

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Here is another example of a really good headshot. The problem we have is the arm and body looks awkward and is distracting. With a little tighter crop we eliminate those distractions and come away with a really nice and effective headshot. The crop not only makes her more prominent in the frame but helps make the image […]

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IN FOCUS: Marc Cartwright

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We asked Marc Cartwright a few questions that will help us get an idea of who he is and what makes him click (pun intended). You can learn a lot more about him from his website. marc cartwright What is the most important thing an actor can do to prepare for a headshot session? Know […]

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SPOTLIGHT: John Wynn

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Without you guys, Argentum’s loyal friends and customers, we would not be here.  Therefore, we’d like to take the opportunity to shine the spotlight on a few of you who are making waves in the entertainment world. John Wynn is the kind of person who you might refer to as a ‘swiss army knife’ of talents.  He was one […]

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BUCKSLIPS:

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As an actor, you yourself are a product.  And like other businesses selling products, it matters how you present your product.  With so many mass emails and form letters drowning casting offices and agencies, buckslips allow for a more personal approach to getting in touch with your intended recipient. This simple, yet effective, addition to […]

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