The
Producer, Director and Casting Agent are having a bad day. It’s
not your fault. Traffic was bad. The coffee was cold. This day is
going on too long. Or billions of other reasons that are out of your
control. And time is running out to cast their next project.
They’ve
seen pictures and resumes from hundreds of actors, all hoping for the
chance to get in the door and win them over with their talent and
personality. But sadly, this business is very subjective, and
sometimes it’s very hard to get people to agree on what it is
they’re looking for.
What
can you do to increase your chances of getting in the room?
Have
a dynamite headshot.
Talent
and timing are big factors in every working actor’s career, but
all of them started where you are. And somewhere along the line, they
had a great headshot.
Your
headshot is your first impression. If it’s not right, it will
be your last impression. Your headshot will most likely make it to a
producer’s desk before you do. How can you be sure it will say
everything about you that you won’t be able to tell them
yourself?
Here’s
how.
Having
a headshot that accents your look is important, but it’s
equally important (sometimes more) to highlight your personality.
If
you are a new talent, industry people will want to know and see what
makes you different. What makes you shine? What makes you a star?
If
you’re not a new talent, a new headshot tells producers what
you’ve learned. Every actor grows and changes with each new
role. If you’ve moved on in your career, it’s incredibly
important to show that growth in your photograph.
Thexposure Studio has been perfecting the art of the headshot for five
years. Photographer Jim Richer has helped hundreds of artists, from
new talent to celebrities, achieve photographs that not only
highlight what’s best about the actor’s look, but also
highlight what’s unique about the actor’s spirit. Jim’s
work as an actor also helps him to inspire and encourage his subjects
to express their individuality and inner essence.
JIM RICHER PHOTOGRAPHY 
