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"

                                                   

Kids acting headshots

Kids headshots Los Angeles

 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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