headshot photography Archives - Aimee Spinks Photography
logo

Tag : headshot photography

02 Nov 2020

Black Friday Headshot Deals are coming!

Looking for some new acting headshots and want to get a great exclusive deal on your next session? I’m offering my email subscribers first dibs on the limited deals I’m offering this Black Friday! Want to secure your Black Friday Headshot before they go out on general sale? Drop your name and email below and get 24hr advanced access to one-time only Black Friday Headshot photography deals. As a subscriber to my emails, you will get 24hr advanced access to […]

28 Jun 2017

How often should you update actor headshots?

This is probably the question I get asked most about actor headshots – how often should they be updated? The rule of thumb is to ask yourself: “Do I look any different to my current headshot?” That means…. Have you gained a few years? Had a few birthdays? It can be surprising how much we change in just a few short years and how that rate of change differs across age groups. Here are my recommendations for how often you […]

05 Jun 2017

How to prepare for your actor headshots

How to prepare for your actor headshot session… Your actor headshots are a key marketing tool for your acting career, so it’s important to prepare yourself in order to get the most out of your session. Here are some things you might want to consider: Think about your casting type. A good actor headshot is not only eye-catching but also successfully conveys an actor’s casting type. For instance, if you typically play edgier, authoritative or confrontational roles, you may not […]

13 Apr 2017

What to wear for actor headshots?

What to wear for actor headshots  One of the most common questions I get asked about actor headshot photography is ‘what should I wear?’ Though the industry is certainly more flexible and open to contemporary style portraits than it used to be, there are still some very good rules of thumb to follow in order to make sure your actor headshots look professional and that your clothes aren’t distracted the casting director from you.   Colours: Below are my recommendations […]

20 May 2015

When to Renew Your Actor Headshots

Rocking a New Look? I often get asked “when should an actor update their headshots?” The answer is simple: do you still look exactly the same as you do in your most recent actor headshot? This is where you have to get brutally honest with yourself: take a deep breath and admit that if yes, you may have put on a few pounds and accrued a few more wrinkles since your last headshot session ten years ago, it may be […]

11 Dec 2014

How to Prepare for an Actor Headshot Photoshoot

  When actor’s book their first actor headshot session with me, they often ask how to prepare for the shoot. I therefore thought it might be useful to write a short blog entry discussing the key things to be aware of when diving in to your latest actor headshot photography session, and how these can affect the success of your shoot.   Your Experience So Far   When you arrive to one of my actor headshot photoshoots, I like to […]

15 Jan 2014
Actor headshot examples by photographer, Aimee Spinks

Actor Headshot Photography Offer

Hey there! Looking for the latest offers on my headshot sessions? Did Google bring you to this page? Great! Except, unfortunately, this is a blog article from 2014 and my headshot sessions have come a long way since then! If you want to find out more about how I run my acting headshot photography sessions today, head on over to the headshots info page, or check out the latest reviews from the hundreds of actors I’ve worked with over the […]

17 Dec 2013

Best Actor Headshots of 2013

With 2013 drawing to a close, I thought it might be nice to pop up a short blog showcasing some of my favourite actor headshots of the year!   Johndeep More was fantastic to work with. An experienced performer, Johndeep not only has extensive acting experience on stage and screen, but was also a live finalist in BBC 2’s ‘Any Dream Will Do.’ He was extremely professional but fun to shoot and I must admit that this photo is one […]

25 Sep 2013

Actor Headshots: Studio Photography vs. Natural Light

There are many different approaches to headshot photography and one of the main differences between headshot photographers (other than price), is whether they prefer to shoot in a photography studio or to take actors outside and use natural light. I must admit I am a fan of both, though they each have their pros and cons. Outdoor Headshot Photography: Shooting outdoors has the advantage of making photos, particularly headshots, look more natural than their studio counterparts. This is largely because […]

10 Sep 2013

Actors Headshots Offer

  Looking for the latest offers on my headshot sessions? Did Google bring you to this page? Great! Except, unfortunately, this is a blog article from 2013 and my headshot sessions have come a long way since then! If you want to find out more about how I run my acting headshot photography sessions today, head on over to the headshots info page, or check out the latest reviews from the hundreds of actors I’ve worked with over the last […]