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Acting & Modeling Headshot Portfolio

Acting and modeling headshots don't all need to look the same. In fact, they probably shouldn't. I've spent years photographing and directing actors and models for commercial advertising shoots, and I bring a lot of that experience into my headshot sessions. Your photographs have to get someone's attention quickly, but they also need to give them a reason to look a little longer. Sometimes we're looking for something bright, open and commercial. Other times we want something quieter, more theatrical or character-driven. With models, we may open things up even further and work with movement, body language and wider compositions. This portfolio is a look at some of those different directions, photographed both in and around my Torrance studio. The common thread is that I want the person in front of my camera to actually come through in the photograph.

Commercial Acting Headshots

A commercial acting headshot usually needs to feel open and approachable, but that doesn't mean everybody gets the same big smile against a bright background. I'm looking for energy and connection. Sometimes that's a smile. Sometimes it's something happening in the eyes or a slightly unexpected expression that makes the photograph feel less predictable. This is where my commercial photography background comes into play quite a bit. I've spent years directing actors and models on advertising shoots, where expressions need to feel natural even though we're being very intentional about what we're creating. We'll work with expression, wardrobe, backgrounds and lighting while keeping the photograph believable. The goal is something that feels appropriate for commercial casting while still looking and feeling like you.