As a makeup artist with over 7 years of experience doing headshots and photo shoots, I’ve seen firsthand how the skin someone shows up with dictates everything about my makeup process, from the type and amount of product I use, down to the end result. While many would like to believe that a good makeup artist can make anyone’s skin look perfect, this, unfortunately, is wishful thinking (and any retoucher can vouch for that.)
Read MoreHi there! I’m Dana and I’m here to give you some great tips to ensure your skin looks beautiful for your headshots.
Most of the women I work with for headshots fall into one of two categories: they either have a multistep skincare regime and a bunch of favorite products, or they want to keep things as simple as possible and have been using the same brand of facewash or (please no!) bar of soap since high school. As an experienced makeup artist (who may or may not also be a skincare nerd who reads cosmetic chemistry blogs for fun), I have five simple tips that will help every woman look her best in headshots.
Read MoreIn this highly visual age of internet and social media usage, it's more important that ever for professionals to hone their image. Here’s my take on why you need to nix that crummy old selfie in favor of a professional headshot that takes your image to the next level!
Read MoreFollowing up on my previous post on planning corporate headshots for your company, I decided to add a few more tips that I think clients will find useful. So here’s part 2!
Read MoreWhether you’re a small or large company, there may come a time where you want to get a round of professional headshots done. Having professional headshots of your staff/team can be a great way to appeal to potential clients and give your company that extra bit of polish needed in the world of business. Having worked with several companies in the past, here are some tips I’ve put together to help you plan your shoot so that it goes smoothly and you get the results you’re after.
Read MoreSo you're in the market for professional headshots in NYC? You've taken a look at samples of my actor headshots or corporate headshots and you're about ready to book your session. But how many looks do you need? Well, it depends on what your focus is and where you are currently in your career. Both my actor and business clients have very specific needs and I always look to cater sessions to fit their unique needs. Deciding on the number of looks beforehand will ensure you're getting the most out of your shoot.
How many looks does an actor need?
For actors, two Looks is what I consider the absolute minimal for professional headshots in NYC. Actors need to showcase their versatility(or type) and are often going out for a variety of roles. It helps if you have two headshots to choose from when you get ready to send your headshot out or attend a casting. Depending on the role you're going out for, one of your headshots may serve you better than the other. If you only have one, you'll be extremely limited. I want you to succeed, so two looks is what I'd recommend as an absolute minimum.
