When is it time to shoot new headshots? Looking at the photo that you use now, answer these questions…

-Are you getting in the door for auditions?

Your headshot is the first impression to a casting director. They need to get a sense of who you are. Your personality should “jump off” of the page…even if you are playing a character in your headshot.

-Do you look like the same person that is in your current shot?

If your photo was taken years ago, it is probably dated…styles and trends change. Your hair might be longer or shorter or even a different color! You may have gained or lost a few pounds. You might have a few more wrinkles. When the casting director is looking at your headshot, they want to know that if you walked into the room at that moment, they would be seeing double:0)

- Is your headshot high quality?

Your headshot is what gets you in the door. There is a high quality standard that is expected by casting directors and agents. Your headshots should be shot by a professional photographer, who not only has a great eye, but can also capture your personality and energy.

The hardcopies should be printed with a 300 dpi (dots per inch) resolution or higher by a professional photo lab.

-Do the roles that you go out for compliment your current headshot?

Know your casting. Take a look at my blog post Why It’s Important To Be Yourself. This will help you figure out if your headshot matches what roles you go out for.

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