Check out the latest in our series, "Shandon Photography: A Closer Look" as Shandon discusses the biggest mistake actors make in preparing for their headshot session, and how to avoid it.
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Submission Specifics: How Agents and Managers Submit Headshots for Casting
Agents and managers usually fall into one of two camps regarding headshot preferences. Some want headshots that are character specific and others want headshots that are actor specific. There really isn’t a right or wrong way to submit, as we’ve seen great success with both strategies.
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Video: Episode 3 - Backgrounds
Check out the latest in our series, "Shandon Photography: A Closer Look" as Shandon brings you into the workshop and explains the importance of creating intricate, textured backgrounds for your shoot.
Read More6 Ways to Look like a Professional Actor in your Headshot
If you want to be a professional working actor in Los Angeles, you better look like one in your headshot. Your skill must live in your eyes and in that single frame you must convey the presence of an artist who can craft character and create emotional resonance. But even the most gifted actor can look amateurish with the wrong photograph. Your headshot is your first impression, so it stands to reason that it should look professional. Here are 5 ways to look like a professional actor in your headshot.
Read MoreWatch as Shandon tackles tough wardrobe decisions and shows actors how to feel empowered through their clothing choices, in the latest of our new series, "Shandon Photography: A Closer Look".
Video: Episode 2 - Wardrobe
Source: https://youtu.be/wE1CqMJZdsk
Objectives : Your secret weapon to slay during your headshot session
There are many components to a powerful headshot—lighting, framing, styling, environment. But what separates a good portrait, from an exceptional one? Maybe you’ve heard it’s all in the eyes, but you’re not quite sure what “it” is. Intention! Intention is the x-factor that elevates a static boring documentation of your bone structure to a dynamic marketing tool capable of capturing the imagination of your future employer.
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Check out the first in our new series, "Shandon Photography: A Closer Look" where Los Angeles headshot photographer Shandon sits down to talk about his career, and shares insider tips about how to get headshots that actually work. First up is a behind-the-scenes look into Shandon's studio.
Video: Episode 1 - The Studio
Source: https://youtu.be/FVw3Fqzemn8
Welcome to Shandon Photography!
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new website, shandonphotography.com! Previously known as Amazing Headshots, seasoned headshot photographer Shandon Youngclaus wanted a fresh new look and fun user experience. Booking headshots is now super easy - with mobile friendly galleries, an online scheduler for client convenience, and a new blog that actors can use as a resource for getting headshots that actually work.
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