Free actor’s headshots

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Free actor’s headshots, but do not get too excited as this offer is only for one day in London. We are building a new website focused on capturing headshots, and we need samples for the homepage. Normally, we would charge for one of our professional headshot photographers to do this. Still, for us to get commissions, we need to attract actors with professional headshots on our website. We will arrange a day that best suits everyone, and all we ask is if you say you will be there, then you commit to turning up. If you have a film set or theatre where you rehearse, then we are more than happy to bring our mobile studio to you.

As we mentioned, we are new to this new headshot style, as we typically capture corporate headshots. The corporate style will obviously differ from the more artistic and creative actors’ style. So, we need to be led to what works in the creative industry and what your clients want to see from your actor’s headshots. With our corporate headshots, we tell our clients to dress as if they are going to a business meeting and not go over the top, but with actor’s headshots, we assume that you will want to stand out as a character or a performer. So on our free actor’s headshots day please suggest any ideas that will result in us getting great samples for our new website.

Many years ago, when we were working for BBC Radio Four, we once photographed Tony Robinson of Blackadder fame. He was terrific in front of the camera. He was so relaxed and confident, and we did not have to give him directions on what to do. He is was a real natural. So now we are offering free actor’s headshots on this one day. We hope that we can capture some great headshots. So, if you know of anyone who is an up-and-coming actor or an established professional, please tell them about our day of free actor’s headshots.

Free actor's headshots

Free actor’s headshots

Wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo?

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We often get asked should you wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo? The answer depends on how often you wear glasses. If you always wear glasses and people are used to seeing you in them, we suggest you wear them in your LinkedIn profile photo. If you only wear them when you are at your computer or reading, then the choice is yours if you wear them in your new LinkedIn profile photo. When people come to our Bishopsgate studio or go to their London offices with our mobile studio, we will generally give people a range of LinkedIn profile photos with glasses on and off. The reason we do this is because some people feel self-conscious when wearing glasses as they think they make you look older. We reassure them that glasses are usually associated with academics and can make you look intelligent and knowledgeable.

So when asked, should you wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo we say it is personal preference but give the above suggestions. The only thing we will add regarding glasses and spectacles is the reflections. Our studio lights will be picked up as reflections. We do our best to minimize this by positioning our studio lights, but on the convex glass lens, you will have reflections. We explained this once to a client who objected to reflections in their glasses and they asked if we could put the studio lights behind her! We explained this would not work. We are very careful to make sure the reflection is not over the eyeball and high in the corner of the lens so the eyes can be clearly seen. If you wear glasses then wear them or take them off completely. Don’t have them on your head or stand there holding them. Also when you commission a corporate photographer, ask their advice. Look at their portfolio and see how they have dealt with reflections in glasses. Also, reflections can be reduced with professional Photoshop work in post-production. Remember, we are here to guide you through these decisions.

If you have any queries about whether you should wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo, please get in touch or check out our reviews.

Wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo?

Wear glasses in your LinkedIn profile photo?

 

Posing for a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo.

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When it comes to posing for a professional LinkedIn profile photo, seek advice and guidance from the professional corporate headshot photographer you have hired to take your new LinkedIn profile photo. Remember, a pro headshot photographer will be taking LinkedIn profile photos most days of the week, and they will have accumulated knowledge on how to make you look professional. They will be able to offer advice on posture, which facial expressions work for you and body language. Refrain from assuming that you will be expected to smile in your professional LinkedIn profile photo, as this depends on your business sector. If you are in the legal or financial sectors, you want to avoid grinning from ear to ear as you are dealing with client’s financial and legal problems, so you need to talk to your photographer and get their advice on posing for a professional LinkedIn profile photo. Get this right, and you will appear like a natural and engaging professional.

If you want to save a few bucks, you can take a selfie on your LinkedIn profile page. You will save money, but you will not look professional. You will look like an amateur who has cut corners. Selfies can make you look awkward and overly posed. This is because you need direction from a professional LinkedIn profile photographer. In a studio environment, the photographer controls everything, and no element of the LinkedIn profile photo can go wrong. They have control over the studio lighting, the background roll and the portrait lens. So, when it comes to posing for a professional LinkedIn profile photo, listen to the photographer’s tips and advice, and you will look like a professional on your LinkedIn profile page. We all know selfies are free, and if you go for a professional LinkedIn profile photo, you will have to budget this in. Most professional corporate photographers will charge from £150 to £300. This might seem expensive, but it’s a drop in the ocean if you get a new job or win a new client via your LinkedIn profile page.

If you have any further queries or questions on posing for a professional LinkedIn profile photo please get in touch here.

Posing for a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo.

Posing for a Professional LinkedIn Profile Photo.

 

 

Why you must have a professional LinkedIn profile photo.

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Here is why you must have a professional LinkedIn profile photo. Your profile photo on LinkedIn is so much more than just a photo. This is your business shopfront. This is where potential clients and new employers will get their first impression of you. Having a professional LinkedIn profile photo is critical, as you want to make a good first impression, and your photo is the first thing they will look at when they visit your profile page.

Some people think it’s a good idea to save a couple of hundred pounds by getting their partner or friends to take a photo of them with their phone. Trust us, it is a really bad idea, as this will make you look amateur, and a poor photo will reflect badly on their first impression.

Another reason why you must have a professional LinkedIn profile photo is a pro portrait photographer will have all the right photographic equipment. They will have studio lighting, a long portrait lens and state of the art digital camera. Also, they will have  proper backgrounds, and all these things combined will result in you looking like a professional on your LinkedIn profile page.

The final reason why you must have a professional LinkedIn profile photo is that it is good for your confidence. We all want to look our best, and there is nothing worse than being ashamed of your own LinkedIn profile. Get a professional corporate portrait photographer to help out. Yes, it costs anywhere from £150 to £250 depending on who you commission, but they will have tips on what you should wear, how you should stand and what expressions best suit your business sector. If you cut corners and opt for your partner or friends to take the photo, they will not have the working knowledge to make you look good in your LinkedIn profile photo.

If you need any further advice or tips, check out our blog.

Why you must have a professional LinkedIn profile photo.

Why you must have a professional LinkedIn profile photo.