A recent kids headshot photo session showing different types.

Talent agents and talent managers often send me clients for new headshots and will ask for certain looks or types.  They want the kids headshots to show a range of looks or types that the talent could realistically play.  What they don't want is over the top wardrobe, or costumes in the headshot photos.  But what they do want are expressions, hair styles and clothing that will suggest that "type". 

So when a client books a kids headshot session or a teen headshot session, I like to give them tips on what to bring and will send them ideas, photos and recommendations.

With this young aspiring actress I felt she could play several different types, so I worked with her and her mom to pull out these different looks and types during her headshot session.  Mom brought a great wardrobe and followed my recommendations that I sent her before the shoot. 

The headshots turned out fabulous and we ended up showing nice range of character or type.  We also pulled out the very important element of a headshot which is confidence, and emotive and expressive eyes.  Here are a few shots from the headshot session.

The first look is just a simple kids headshot showing her normal look and normal hair.  The second images is a simple kids headshot, but also showing confidence and very emotive and expressive eyes.

 Below a simple kids headshot which shows confidence, and very emotive and expressive  eyes.

From a recent kids headshot photo session. This one is a simple kids headshot, but also showing confidence and very emotive and expressive eyes.

 In the next kids headshot she is showing a fun kid expression...pretty over the top, but it perfectly communicates how kids or young teens can be so expressive and excited.  The headshot also reflects the character or type.  In this kids headshot she is showing a "quirky or nerdy" eager type character.

A kids recent headshot photo session showing different types. In this kids headshot she is showing a "quirky or nerdy" and "eager type" character.

 The above kids headshot is very Disney or great for the actors commercial profile.  This would not be the main headshot, but would be an additional look.   In the headshot below we also have an additional look which shows a completely different type.  This headshots shows the more angsty, young teen or a more rebellious spirit.  

So when you are ready to book your kids next headshot session, think about the different types they can play and then call me or email me to go over what wardrobe could communicate this.

Robin Lorraine Photography shoots kids headshots and teen headshots in North Hollywood at an all natural light studio.  Call Robin or Linda (assistant) @ tel. 323 . 466 . 0585 to book your kid's headshot photo session or visit my website.

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Robin Lorraine Photography 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.  

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Updating your kids headshots for episodic TV season.

Episodic season in LA is a time where all the new television shows and the past or ongoing TV series film upcoming episodes which will begin airing soon.  It is a very busy time in Hollywood and a great time to get some fantastic auditions. Episodic season is from August to November.

Child actors can audition a lot during episodic season or things can be dry.  But if it's dry you know one thing...you need to see if you have all the right tools in place.  The very first thing that you need to ensure you have in place is a current acting headshot.  You will need a printed 8x10 headshot and your kids should have current headshots posted to their actors online profiles.


Why is it so important to update your kids headshot

Kids headshot for tv roles.

during episodic season?  Because your kids headshot is the first thing a casting director will see when they receive submissions from the talent agent.   Casting directors will see approx 50 kids headshots in thumbnail sizes on each page, as they scroll thru hundreds of child actors who have been submitted for the role.  You want them to stop on your kid's headshot and click it for further information.  At that point they may look at additional headshots that your child has posted.  They may also look at the resume, an actors reel, or notes from the agent.  So your children's headshot is not the only thing that a casting director will see, but it is the FIRST thing they will see.

Make sure to update your kids headshots often!

Your kids headshot is the first thing a casting director sees for an episodic tv casting.  Ensure your children's headshots are current and pop!

Robin Lorraine specializes in kids headshots!

KIDS ACTING HEADSHOTS.  MAKE UP OR NO MAKE UP?

The general rule for acting headshots whether a kid, teen or adult is that it must look like you.  Heavy make up on kids may be the norm for pageants but casting agents don't want to see this with a child's acting headshot.  A little bit of chapstick and moisturizer if needed is perfect for very young children. 

Kids Acting Headshot.  In this image the child does not have make up.  The headshot shows her natural beauty and look.

The general rule for acting headshots whether a kid, teen or adult is that it must look like you.  Heavy make up on kids may be the norm for pageants but casting agents don't want to see this with a child's acting headshot.  A little bit of chapstick and moisturizer if needed is perfect for very young children.

With older children ages 9-12 I often recommend Burt's Bee's Natural Lip Shimmers or Cherry Chapstick and a light dusting of natural mineral powder. (I also love the one from  MAC cosmetics). If the eyes need brightning or the lashes are on the light side a little bit of clear mascara does the trick.  Other then that make up isn't recommended for kids headshots under age 13.

Kids Headshot with very little make-up.  A tiny bit of mascara on top lashes and very light pink lips.  Her skin is naturally beautiful and make up would have aged her.

A little bit of clear mascara brought out her natural look without being over made up or aging her into a teen for this young actors headshot.  Photo location Los Angeles.

 Once a child hits thirteen make up is recommended for acting headshots, however it should be kept fresh and natural.  With teen headshots I like to start out with a girl next door look using light foundation, a little bit of blush and mascara.  After shooting this look, we can add some eyeliner to pop the eyes a bit more.  Then towards the end of the shoot we can go a little heavier with the eyeliner, pulling out a little edge.   Depending on the actress, we might go very edgy or some teen actors may even do a goth look, if that is a role they would like to portray.  These are additional looks that their talent agent might want for their commercial headshot portfolio.

With a teenage boys acting headshot you typically don't need make up unless a very uneven skin tone or to cover up blemishes.  Always keep kids and teen headshots very natural.

Regarding teen boys headshots, a little bit of foundation or cover up may be needed if there are blemishes or pimples.  Also, some foundation or concealer can be helpful for under the eyes or to even the skin tones.  Typically I like to evaluate this on an individual basis.  Many young actors have great skin and there is no need for make up during their headshot session.

Call or email me with any questions or when your ready to book your kids or teenagers headshot session.   Break a leg!


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