1. HeadShots

2. What is a headshot? A professional-looking photo
Given to casting managers when you audition; added into a program and/or hung in the lobby for a performance
Can be either black and white or colour
Connects the performer to the audience and/or casting director; works as a memory tool
Usually have two styles that can be used depending on the performance/part you are auditioning for

3. Your Commercial Shot: Smile your biggest, cheesiest smile
Your Commercial Shot: Smile your biggest, cheesiest smile. Show 'em that you can sell toothpaste with ease.

5. Your Theatrical Shot: Get serious and intense
Your Theatrical Shot: Get serious and intense. Show 'em that you can brood

7. Things to remember for your photoDO
DON’T
Wear nice, dark clothing (we will have a white backdrop)
Look like yourself! Go easy on the make-up and hair products
Have 2 different poses that you would like to try
Take the direction of the photographer
Connect with the camera through your eyes (camera as a person)
Be comfortable in front of the camera!
Wear clothing with big patterns or lots of designs; the focus needs to be on YOU not your clothing
Use “blank face”; this will only make you look either scared or unmemorable; show your personality
Be unprofessional at your shoot

8. What about afterwards? Shoots will be during class
10 people – December 1st & 3rd
4 people – December 5th
Friday Dec 5th –come to the Art room at lunch to choose the photo that will be printed
3 digital copies will be giving to you to use in your portfolio