Actor Headshots, Corporate Headshots, Portrait, Lifestyle, and More
HAIR! MAKEUP! CLOTHES! OH MY!
HAIR AND MAKEUP INCLUDED?! YEAH!
That's right! There's no need to search for a HMU artist because WDYphotography is your one-stop shop for all your photography needs, including actor headshots and corporate headshots. Before your lifestyle photoshoot, I will take care of your hair and makeup, allowing us to get to know each other! MEN: I highly recommend utilizing my makeup services. This is more about grooming than heavy makeup. I ensure your skin looks flawless, reducing any shine and evening out skin discoloration, while styling your hair. Remember, the goal is to achieve a natural look as if you're not wearing any makeup at all! If you prefer to bring someone else for makeup, that's perfectly fine. The same rate applies whether you opt for my services or not. You can check out my work here www.WhoDoesYourMakeup.com. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @WDYMakeup.
MAKEUP AND HAIR - HOW DO I PREPARE?
Makeup: Please arrive with a clean face for your actor headshots or corporate headshots. If you prefer to wear simple makeup upon arrival, I can enhance what you've already done, or start from scratch if needed. (Please avoid shimmers or glittery highlights!)
*If you plan on getting cut, dyed, facial'd, plucked, or waxed, please ensure you do this at least a week before your lifestyle photoshoot. Because...you never know.
Hair: Aim to arrive with 'audition ready' hair for your portrait photography session. It doesn't have to be perfect, and I understand that travel may affect the style you left home with. I can assess your hair and build upon your look. If you’re not confident with styling, no worries! I can manage it no matter how you show up.
Hair: Please come with DRY hair! This way, I can achieve a blow-out look without starting from scratch. After washing your hair (either the night before or the same day, whichever you prefer), I recommend adding some mousse before drying, or using a little texturizing spray or dry shampoo on your dry roots. This will make your hair much easier to manage and style!
WHAT DO I WEAR?!
Don't stress! The most effective pieces of clothing you can bring are the simplest. Because the environment depicts the mood of the shots (along with your expression), your clothes can be kept to the basics.
Here are the never-go-wrong options:
- Tops with lower necklines (I usually will never go with a turtleneck option!).
- Tops that match your exact eye color, or at least compliment your eye color. (If you have bright blue eyes, a purple top will clash with your eye color--and we want to keep the focus on your eyes without competition!)
- For more professional looks, bring Jackets/Blazers. Men, bring button down shirts.
- Avoid anything too bulky. It will make you look...well...bulky!
- Don't worry about shoes unless we are doing full body shots (including feet). This would not happen in a typical head shot session. But if you feel powerful and strong in a different pair of shoes (a fab power heel or those boots that rock your world), by all means, bring them! If it effects how you feel, that will translate in your energy with the camera.
- Wear pants that are comfortable, but that could also be complimentary for any 3/4 body shots. This can mean a nice fitting pair of jeans.
- Usually, it's the simplest t-shirts, tank tops, or that last thing you just threw in your bag on your way to the session that usually works the best!
LIFESTYLE/COMP CARDS
These sessions are a little different than a normal headshot session, because in addition to your headshots, we will shoot 2-4 other looks/types that will be used for print work. *Please note, Actors--you can achieve different looks without having to do a comp card during your regular headshot session*
Before booking a comp card session, really know what specific types you are going for. Some examples could be:
- Detective
- CEO/High End Professional
- Upper East Side rich
- Williamsburg Hipster
- Urban/Street/Lower economic scale
- Medic, Doctor, Cop, Fire Fighter, etc.: Bring the actual attire! (i.e. scrubs, lab coat, jackets, helmets).
Please do NOT consider the following types unless you could actively work in these industries or believably portray them:
- Athlete: Yoga/Running/Boxing/Weights
- Lingerie/Swimsuit/Body
Many of these looks might require some accessories, such as purses, jewelry, different shoes, etc. You will be able to change hair and slight makeup changes in accordance to your looks.