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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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.

kids headshot session with siblings.

Today I'm posting some kids headshots from a recent sibling session. These two kids were just a blast to photograph, AND I also had a great time with the parents.

 I feel so lucky to work with such fun, upbeat and beautiful kids & teens but also to meet and work with the parents.  As a parent of two professional young actors, I can relate to what the parent does to make everything go right with all of the different aspects of this business.  Getting your kids headshots done is just one item on the list of to do's. 

Child headshot with young girl.

Kids headshot for a modeling portfolio. 

Activities such as preparing for the actor or models headshot session, getting a talent agent, running to auditions, working on set, guiding your kids without hovering over them and always being their number one fan is part and parcel to every parent who assist their kids to succeed in this industry.

Fun modeling shot showing energy & body type.

A character or comedy kids headshot.

Wardrobe preparation such as choosing pieces to bring, washing, ironing and packing, (which mom typically does)  is helpful for getting those successful kids headshots!

Young boy headshot.  It's all in the eyes.

Kids headshot which can be used for TV roles and modeling.

Often when I meet the parents we chit chat about auditions, working on set, talent agents and other elements of the acting world.  If a client is new to acting and just getting their child or teen started, I answer questions or give tips to help them succeed.  As a former talent manager, a parent of two professional actors and numerous years in the business as a kids headshot photographer,  I have a good deal of experience.   I like helping others and never mind sharing knowledge with those parents who are new to the industry.

This particular kids headshot session was with a lovely family with two children.  The session included both headshots and modeling photos for both kids.  We did four changes of wardrobe and I took many close ups and full bodies for their portfolios.  At the end of the shoot we did some sibling photos which are great for their commercial portfolio, AND an extra bonus... those photos will look fabulous on the wall AND can be sent to grandma for her mantle. 

Agents love to have a sibling shot if both kids are actors.  They will use this for the commercial portfolio.

Sibling kids headshot.

For your kids next headshot or modeling photo session contact Robin Lorraine Photography.
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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.  Talent agents Los Angeles, Talent Managers.  Nickelodeon Casting, Disney casting jobs for kids. Breaking into modeling and acting.  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.