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About headshots
head·shot
n.
1. A photograph of the head.
In simple terms, a headshot is a picture of a head, or of a person, used as a representation of you, your calling card, if you will. Mostly used by actors and models, it also can be used for professionals (business cards can have a face with the name), musicians and artists, basically anyone who is selling a service. These days, a headshot is more than just a picture. Headshots should be an accurate portret of who you are as a person.
Generally speaking, actors headshots mostly done in an outdoor setting with natural light. However, studio shots with natural lighting are great for both modeling and actor headshots too. For business cards the norm is a studio shot in business clothes. Business cards with a headshot are becoming more common these days, they can help to personalize business contacts, which is a key to successful marketing.
As for actors and models, headshots are paramount for a consistently successful career. They can the difference between getting an agent or not. It is important to keep your headshots up-to-date, so they would represent the real you, that is where the power of a great headshot lies.
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