Wardrobe in Actors Headshots; Los Angeles Headshot Photographer
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Headshot photographers in Los Angeles often pay too little attention to wardrobe… when preparing for a headshot photography session, one of the first things that need to be reviewed is what clothing options will you bring to the photo session. Most actors do not prepare for headshots that often… maybe once or twice a year… sometimes less… so in order to define the type (s) you need to get across in your headshots the wardrobe you bring to the headshot session has to correspond specifically… so if you’re not sure what to bring the photographer should assist you and make suggestions… even providing you with a list of ideas, then you can bring a lot of options to the photo shoot. When you walk in you should once again discuss the looks you want to portray in your headshots and then the wardrobe should be selected accordingly in the most specific manner possible. Even in a “close-up” image when you see little of the wardrobe it will define the type you are aiming to get across.
Very often I have heard from clients that the previous headshot photographer said it wasn’t about the wardrobe and they should just focus on the expression because it isn’t about the clothes anyway… I think this is short-sighted… Of course it isn’t about the clothes, when it comes to an actor’s headshots we all understand it isn’t a “fashion shoot”… however in my experience your wardrobe will help casting directors see if you come across as the right type for the part. Visually it will be more specific to the type you want to get across.
It is important when you choose a headshot photographer that you can tell this individual has a sense of style. It is one thing to have proper lighting, it is another to be able as a headshot photographer to guide the actor with wardrobe/styling… of course other factors weigh in for a successful headshot photo session but wardrobe should never be overlooked.