What a great 2 days! Often you see photographer's websites with amazing actor's headshots... which may have been done over a whole career.   I want to show on this page some acting headshots done over a 2 day period.   My point being that everyone leaves here with amazing headshots. Belinda Crawley from On Set Talent. About this shot she said... "It's dirty. I love it."   You can guess she's pretty cool. She just had a lead role in a US feature in post-production.   She often plays "the girlfriend" so we wanted to show that side of her. I was not happy with this shot. The lighting is not right for Belinda.   We moved into a different part of the studio for the following lighting setup Much softer. Also the look in Belinda's eyes has a sort of mystery about it, which suits her. She also plays "woman in authority!" BUT.... she is not a straight looking corporate. More of a top shelf sicko or "Alias" super smarty I directed her to do that cruel smile to add depth to the character. She plays the complicated chicks.   Notice we are not trying to fit any stereotypes.   Headshots are about... CARVING YOUR OWN NICHE. Find what is different about you. Exploit your differences.   And that is how we decided on this as her B&W headshot. It shows her Angelina Jolie type beauty, but she looks a little weird, a little intense, a bit witchy or something. On a flash of inspiration, I asked her to move one of her straps aside. This has a subliminal effect... something is wrong... something is asymmetrical here.   This would not work for most people. For Belinda it is perfect. That is exactly what she plays. She does not get work as Susie Cream Cheese. To have her actor's headshot portray cheese would waste everyone's time, especially hers... going to castings for which she is not suited. But now, when people are casting for strange, beautiful, ... (I can't describe what she is, but I can take a picture of it) ... she has the market cornered.     Make up by Neuda (my lovely wife) Click here too see more samples from yesterday and today (13 June 2009) Jom Photography. Best Actors Headshots in Sydney. Best Corporate Headshots in Sydney. Why not use the best photographer in Sydney?