IN FOCUS: Spotlight on Peter Konerko

We asked Peter Konerko 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. peterkonerko.com What is the most important thing an actor can do to prepare for a headshot session? Be realistic […]

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Retouching

As is the case from time to time, you decided a change was needed.  You went to the salon and spent $150 coloring your hair.  It looks great and you are happy with it, but now your headshot doesn’t look like you.  What do you do? Retouching, as seen in the pictures above, can often […]

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SPOTLIGHT: Alison Haislip

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.  Alison Haislip is the social media madam of NBC’s smash hit “The Voice” as well as every fanboy’s […]

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Before You Shoot: Knowing your “type”

Let’s say you have done your research and selected a photographer.  Your session is coming up, but now you are wondering what to wear, how to do your hair, or for guys should I shave?  You can easily answer that yourself by asking, “What is my type?”  Taking a picture that best fits the characters […]

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OnLine Casting: Thumbnails

Over the last few years online casting has grown by leaps and bounds. There are now a number of services like L.A. Casting, Now Casting, and Actors Access that are used by casting directors to receive submissions everyday.  On any given role, a casting office sees hundreds of submissions, usually appearing on a page with about […]

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IN FOCUS: Spotlight on Headshot Photographer Theo and Juliet

We asked Theo and Juliet a few questions that will help us get an idea of who they are and what makes them click (pun intended). You can learn a lot more about them from their website. theoand juliet. 1.What is the most important thing an actor can do to prepare for a headshot session? […]

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HEADSHOT: Danielle Anderson

   I know reading about good headshots is one thing, but seeing them can actually be far more helpful.  That being said, here is our very subjective pick of the week.  You may not like the picture, thus the “subjective” part, but one thing will be clear.  We are right. (just kidding…kind of.) This image […]

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Retouching

Before and After examples of appropriate retouching for a headshot. The retouching should be natural and should be done to remove any distractions and small blemishes. Photo: Jennifer Hathorn Its easy to get carried away and do too much retouching. Good retouching is to know when to stop. In the above example we cleaned up […]

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SPOTLIGHT: Aaron Staton

Without you guys, Argentum’s loyal friends and customers, we would not be here.  We’d like to take the time to shine the spotlight on a few of you who are making waves in the entertainment world and who are out there living the dream. If your are a fan of the show Mad Men, then […]

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