Kids headshots are not just a picture

Kids headshots are not just a picture.  An acting headshot is your child's calling card and a vital marketing tool. Actors can’t survive without a headshot and the headshot must be a strong photo of the actor to get noticed.  A kids acting headshot is one of the most important tools which is used throughout a child's acting career.  Even young and established celebrities need a great headshot.

Kids Headshots

With today’s online casting your kids headshot needs to stand out in a sea of thumbnails. A casting director views your child's itty, bitty headshot next to several other child actors, and some of these may even resemble your young thespian. Casting may look at several hundred to several thousands kids headshots submitted for the same role in a matter of moments.  A tight, close-up headshot  that pops off the page is imperative if you want your kid to get noticed by casting directors.

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Question:  What makes a great kid headshot?
Answer: It must look like the actor--AND, there must be some sort of great communication coming thru.   This is all done with lighting, composition & the ability of the photographer to pull this communication out with each kid during the headshot session.  To view some recent kids headshot sessions click here: Kids Headshots.  You can also see more headshots for kids on my website under the "actor" tab here: Headshots for kids and teens.

Kids headshots "siblings"

 This kid headshot sample shows sibling actors.   A current trend with commercials is to use real siblings, so talent agents appreciate a headshot with both kids. 

Kids headshot "commercial"

A kids headshot must show great energy for commercials.  Casting directors like to know that your child actor is energetic, fun, likeable and not shy.  The above kids headshot is an example of a great commercial headshot. 

There are several different types of kids headshots that will be needed for the portfolio and one of those is called a "theatrical" headshot.  A theatrical headshot is used for TV & film casting.  With a theatrical headshot you want to see confidence and or soulful eyes.  A strong expression without a smile is key.  With the theatrical kids headshot you should see communication thru the eyes.   Look at the eyes and how powerful the expression is below.  The colors work well in this headshot but what you see is emotion in the eyes.  You also see confidence even though she is such a young child.  This is an example of a strong "theatrical" kids headshot.

Kids headshot "theatrical"

                                                   

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 When photographing kids for headshots I work with the child to ensure that we capture strong communication.  Contact me to set up your kids headshot session.  Visit me on facebook or thru my website Robin Lorraine Photography or call me directly @ (213) 247-5817. 

 

Robin Lorraine specializes in headshots for kids and teens.  Headshots kids and teens in Los Angeles, Orange County, Hollywood, Ventura County, Bakersfield, Inland Empire and surrounding.  Kids headshot sessions are all natural light.

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Children's headshots by photographer Robin Lorraine in Los Angeles

Kids headshots of a young actress acting headshot, six years old.

As a kid's headshot photographer I am so grateful to do what I do.  I meet adorable, talented child actors every week who are pursuing their love of the performing arts.  Some want to act, some want to sing and some want to dance.  Some want it all and excel in all things performing arts.   They always amaze me with their talent, kindness, intelligence and beauty inside and out.  My work is not serious and we are often laughing and playing throughout the entire shoot.   Along with working with these amazing kids,  I get to meet and work with the parents.  And many times I even photograph the parents headshots or the family shots because they are also in the industry.  

This beautiful child actress was no exception.  She did a great job during her acting headshot photography session.  We did four wardrobe changes and different headshot looks to give her a variety of "types" in her acting and casting portfolio.

Here are a few of her agent picks from the headshot photo session.  I love her "Little Miss Sassy Pants"expression in this acting headshot below.   

Child acting headshot with 6 year old actress in denim jacket.

If your child loves to dance, act, sing or perform and has been begging you to get a Talent Agent so they can go out on auditions for TV, film and commercials shoot me an email or give me a ring.  I have helped many parents get their child started and get an agent. 

 We will happily answer questions about the business of acting and headshots or book you a great headshot session!  

Visit my website or Email robin@robinlorraine.com or call 213-247-5817

Teen acting headshots

Top kids headshot photographer LA Robin Lorraine photographs kids and teens of all ages for acting and modeling in the Los Angeles and surrounding area including Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Palmdale, Simi Valley, Ventura, Fontana, Riverside Corona, Toluca Lake, Compton, Torrance, Long Beach, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Wittier, Arcadia, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, West Covina and Hollywood!  Child actors, child models, teen actors and models.  

My speciality is kid headshots and teen headshots for the Los Angeles area. Talent agent & talent manager recommended for kids headshots.  Extensive photography work with kids of all ages including babies headshots, kids headshots & teens headshots.     All kids headshot sessions are done with natural light photography.  Kids headshot sessions can take place at your home or we can shoot your childs headshot session at a nearby park.  Acting headshots for babies, kids, teens and young adults.  Childrens headshots of all ages.  Kid headshots are my speciality and my kid headshot work is guaranteed.  My celebrity kids headshots have been published in magazines and used extensively for publicity and promotion of some of Hollywood's top child actors.  Headshots for kids in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.  Headshots kids Orange County.  Headshots Kids Los Angeles.  Headshots Kids Santa Clarita Valley.  Kids Acting headshots are one of the most valuable tools an actor needs.  Make sure your childs headshot stands out.  Vibrant children headshots for Los Angeles child actors.  To get started in the modeling business for kids or teens you will need great modeling portfolios.  Child models begin with headshots and photos.  If you have great headshots for your child you have a much better chance of opening doors.  Casting directors say it time and time again "Make sure your childs headshot looks like them!."  Headshots for kids should be without logos and should have your childs personality coming thru.  Young actors with great headshots get noticed. Headshots and child modeling photos. Acting kids, acting los angeles.  Finding an agent for kids.  Acting classes for children in San Fernando Valley.  Acting and modeling kids.

Kids headshots are not just a picture

Kids headshots are not just a picture.  An acting headshot is your childs calling card and a vital marketing tool. Actors can’t survive without a headshot and the headshot must be a strong photo of the actor to get noticed.  A kids headshot is one of the most important tools which is used throughout a child's acting career.  Even young and established celebrities need a great headshot.

A great kids headshot example.

With today’s online casting your kids headshot needs to stand out in a sea of tiny thumbnails. A casting director views your child's itty, bitty headshot next to several other child actors, and some of these may even resemble your young thespian. Casting may look at several hundred kids headshots submitted for the same role in a matter of moments.  A tight, close-up headshot  that pops off the page is imperative if you want your kid to get noticed by casting directors. 

Kids headshot Photographer Los Angeles Robin Lorraine

Question:  What makes a great kid headshot?

Answer: It must look like the actor--AND, there must be some sort of great communication coming thru.   This is all done with lighting, composition & the ability of the photographer to pull this communication out with each kid during the headshot session.  To view some recent kids headshot sessions click here: Kids Headshots.  You can also see more headshots for kids on my website under the "actor" tab here: Headshots for kids and teens.

  Take a look at these kids Headshot samples:

 This kid headshot sample shows sibling actors.   A current trend with commercials is to use real siblings, so talent agents appreciate a headshot with both kids.  

Kids acting headshots showing a young girl with blue eyes. 

Kids headshots should pop off the page and show great energy.  Casting directors like to know that your child actor is energetic, fun, likeable and not shy.  This kid headshot is an example of a great commercial headshot. 

 Kids headshot showing a theatrical look for tv & film.  This kids headshot is a sample of great communication.  Look at the eyes and how powerful the expression is.  The colors work well in this headshot.  Children's headshots can be colorful, as long as the color goes well with the skin tones and hair.  

Acting & Modeling kids headshot

Another excellent children's headshot showing great communication!  

When photographing kids for headshots I work with the child to ensure that we capture strong communication.  Contact me to set up your kids headshot session at my studio.  

Visit my Instagram.  Or you can see more images on my website Robin Lorraine Photography 

or call (213) 247-5817.  

 

Kids headshot photographer Robin Lorraine specializes in headshots for kids and teens.  Headshots kids and teens in Los Angeles, Orange County, Hollywood, Ventura County, Bakersfield, Inland Empire and surrounding.  

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Kids Headshot Photographer LA

Kids headshots are not just a picture.  An acting headshot is your childs calling card and a vital marketing tool. Actors can’t survive without a headshot and the headshot must be a strong photo of the actor to get noticed.  A kids headshot is one of the most important tools which is used throughout a child's acting career.  Even young and established celebrities need a great headshot.

A great kids headshot example.

With today’s online casting your kids headshot needs to stand out in a sea of tiny thumbnails. A casting director views your child's itty, bitty headshot next to several other child actors, and some of these may even resemble your young thespian. Casting may look at several hundred kids headshots submitted for the same role in a matter of moments.  A tight, close-up headshot  that pops off the page is imperative if you want your kid to get noticed by casting directors. 

This kids headshot shows beauty and confidence.  

Question:  What makes a great kid headshot?

Answer: It must look like the actor--AND, there must be some sort of great communication coming thru.   This is all done with lighting, composition & the ability of the photographer to pull this communication out with each kid during the headshot session.  To view some recent kids headshot sessions click here: Kids Headshots.  You can also see more headshots for kids on my website under the "actor" tab here: Headshots for kids and teens.  A top kids headshot photographer will be able to capture this communication.  

A strong kids headshot showing great communication. It's all in the eyes.

 This kid headshot sample below shows sibling actors.   A current trend with commercials is to use real siblings, so talent agents appreciate a headshot with both kids. 

Kids headshots should pop off the page and show great energy.  Casting directors like to know that your child actor is energetic, fun, likeable and not shy.  This child's headshot shows that she is adorable, appealing and likable.  Her smile and twinkle in the eyes says it all.

With kids headshots, it's a good idea to have some shots that show great energy.  These type of children's headshots can be used for commercials and comedy.  I like to use color to project energy along with a great smile in kids headshots. 

Another excellent children's headshot showing great communication!  When photographing kids for headshots I work with the child to ensure that we capture strong communication.  Contact me to set up your kids headshot session.  Visit me on facebook or thru my website Robin Lorraine Photography or call me directly @ (213) 247-5817 to book your acting & modeling kids headshots.

Robin Lorraine Photography specializes in acting headshots for kids and teens.  Headshots kids and teens in Los Angeles, Orange County, Hollywood, Ventura County, Bakersfield, Inland Empire and surrounding.  Kids headshot sessions are all natural light. 

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Kids headshots and what to wear for the photo shoot?

KIDS HEADSHOTS AND WHAT TO WEAR FOR THE PHOTO SHOOT?

One of the questions that I am often asked as a child model photographer is "What kind of clothing should I bring to a child model photo shoot?"  That's a great question and I thought I could start by sharing some of the dont's.


DON'T'S FOR A CHILD MODEL PHOTO SHOOT:
1.  Don't bring bold clothing with distracting patterns.
2.  Don't bring very baggy and oversized clothing.
3.  Don't bring clothes with company logos.

When choosing clothes for a child model photo shoot, ensure the clothing shows the body type and is not a wild or distracting bold print.  Also, the child model photo should clearly show the body type. 

The reason for a modeling photo shoot is to create a portfolio of images. The portfolio is then sent to casting directors when they post a job seeking child models.  The images in the portfolio need to show the child models face and body type.  They should also clearly show their skin tone, hair color, eye color and any possible interesting traits such as a tooth gap, freckles etc.

You can clearly see his skin tone, eye color and hair color in this child model photo. 

 When you are buying a pair of shoes online you want to know what you are getting.  You may look at 3-5 photos to determine the heal height, the small details and if they are the style or "look" you want.  In a modeling portfolio, busy patterns and bold clothing are distracting and then the photo is about the clothing and not the model.  The casting director wants to have a good idea of what he is getting. Does your child model fit the specs that they need for this particular photo shoot?

If those same shoes were in a oversize bag, you wouldn't be able to see them well.  With a models portfolio, baggy clothing may hide the child's body type and the casting director may not know if they are a good choice for the shoot.

Also, your photographer doesn't want you to bring clothes with logos to the photo shoot.  Logos, like Nike, GAP, JCREW may be in direct conflict with the product that they are seeking models for.  Adida's will not want to see prospective models wearing a NIKE t-shirt or that famous swish on the side of the shoes.  On a photo shoot set, they may put white tape over the swish to hide this.  For the most part you don't have to worry about the shoes as this is a minor detail, but a shirt with a big logo can definitely be a problem for a headshot.  A small logo could be photo shopped but ideally you have clothes without logos.  Bear this in mind when putting the clothing together for your child's model photo shoot and choose clothes that do not have logos.

Choose clothes and shoes that do not have logos for a child model photoshoot.  

 

 

 

In summary, remember that the product an agent is selling is the model, not the clothing they are wearing.  Your child modeling photos are key to getting cast or getting an audition, so be aware of these basic rules when you put the clothes together to bring to a child modeling photoshoot.

In my next post I will go over the "Do's" for a child modeling photoshoot and provide more examples.  In the meantime here is another  example from a child modeling photoshoot and I hope you can use these child model photographer tips.

A great close up photo from a modeling photoshoot will have no logos, no bold patterns or distracting prints and clearly shows the skin tone, hair and eye color.

Robin Lorraine Photography shoots child model portfolios, kids headshots and teen headshots in North Hollywood at an all natural light studio.  Call Robin or Linda (assistant) @ tel. 213-247-5817 to book your child's photo session or visit my website.

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Baby Modeling Talent Agencies

 Baby modeling talent agencies in Los Angeles are booming like never before.  With all the adorable baby clothing lines, diapers, and baby products comes a need for baby models.  Baby models are needed for magazine ads, internet advertising, TV commercials, feature films and TV shows. More and more baby talent agencies have opened up over the years and more baby models are needed.  

What do baby talent agencies want in a baby model or baby actor?  Of course they do want to see cute babies, but along with this, a good-natured, happy baby is crucial.  A shy baby who clings to mom will not do well as a baby model.  But a baby who is cheerful, smiles a lot and seems to enjoy being in the company of others will do great.  The baby may have to be held by an actress who is playing the part of the child's mom, so if the baby is super shy or afraid of being held by another person, he or she is not really fit for this industry.  It's not surprising that this baby model and actor got a talent agent right after getting his first baby headshots.

Baby model headshot showing big smile, blue eyes and blue shirt.

Baby model talent agents are often looking for new faces.  Unlike adult models, baby models are constantly needed because children grow up.  Talent agents who represent babies will need new babies, new kids to fill those spots on their roster. 

Baby model headshot.  This photo is an additional look wearing a hat for his baby model portfolio.

Baby model headshot showing his full body, big smile and those gorgeous blue eyes.

 I don't recommend getting baby headshots until the child is at least sitting up.  The child will change so fast that in a month or two the headshots don't even look like the child.  And honestly I find that different agents have different preferences, but most agents will accept a snapshot of the baby when they are newborn to 6 months. 

Baby model showing that he can stand up but not yet walking.  This baby headshot shows his body type and of course those gorgeous blue eyes again.

 If you are looking for baby model headshots or if you have questions about the baby modeling industry and getting your baby started contact Robin Lorraine Photography.  I can help you get your baby a talent agent and get started in the industry. 

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 Child model portfolios, kids headshots and teen headshots in North Hollywood at an all natural light studio.  Call Robin or Linda (assistant) @ tel. 213-247-5817 to book your child's photo session or visit my website.

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Kids headshots of a young actress acting headshot, six years old. 

As a kid's headshot photographer I am so grateful to do what I do.  I meet adorable, talented child actors every week who are pursuing their love of the performing arts.  Some want to act, some want to sing and some want to dance.  Some want it all and excell in all things performing arts.   They always amaze me with their talent, kindness, intelligence and beauty inside and out.  My work is not serious and we are often laughing and playing throughout the entire shoot.   Along with working with these amazing kids,  I get to meet and work with the parents.  And many times I even photograph the parents headshots or the family shots because they are also in the industry.  

This beautiful child actress was no exception.  She did a great job during her acting headshot photography session.  We did four wardrobe changes and different headshot looks.

Here are a few of her agent picks from the headshot photo session.  I love her "Little Miss Sassy Pants"expression in this acting headshot below.   

Child acting headshot with 6 year old actress in denim jacket.

If your child loves to dance, act, sing or perform and has been begging you to get a Talent Agent so they can go out on auditions for TV, film and commercials shoot me an email or give me a ring.  I have helped many parents get their child started and get an agent. 

 We will happily answer questions about the business of acting and headshots or book you a great headshot session!  

Visit my website or Email robin@robinlorraine.com or call 213-247-5817

Teen acting headshots

Top kids headshot photographer LA Robin Lorraine photographs kids and teens of all ages for acting and modeling in the Los Angeles and surrounding area including Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Palmdale, Simi Valley, Ventura, Fontana, Riverside Corona, Toluca Lake, Compton, Torrance, Long Beach, Irvine, Foothill Ranch, Wittier, Arcadia, Northridge, Santa Clarita, Arcadia, West Covina and Hollywood!  Child actors, child models, teen actors and models.  

My speciality is kid headshots and teen headshots for the Los Angeles area. Talent agent & talent manager recommended for kids headshots.  Extensive photography work with kids of all ages including babies headshots, kids headshots & teens headshots.     All kids headshot sessions are done with natural light photography.  Kids headshot sessions can take place at your home or we can shoot your childs headshot session at a nearby park.  Acting headshots for babies, kids, teens and young adults.  Childrens headshots of all ages.  Kid headshots are my speciality and my kid headshot work is guaranteed.  My celebrity kids headshots have been published in magazines and used extensively for publicity and promotion of some of Hollywood's top child actors.  Headshots for kids in Los Angeles and surrounding areas.  Headshots kids Orange County.  Headshots Kids Los Angeles.  Headshots Kids Santa Clarita Valley.  Kids Acting headshots are one of the most valuable tools an actor needs.  Make sure your childs headshot stands out.  Vibrant children headshots for Los Angeles child actors.  To get started in the modeling business for kids or teens you will need great modeling portfolios.  Child models begin with headshots and photos.  If you have great headshots for your child you have a much better chance of opening doors.  Casting directors say it time and time again "Make sure your childs headshot looks like them!."  Headshots for kids should be without logos and should have your childs personality coming thru.  Young actors with great headshots get noticed. Headshots and child modeling photos. Acting kids, acting los angeles.  Finding an agent for kids.  Acting classes for children in San Fernando Valley.  Acting and modeling kids.