$600. For some people, that’s enough money to pay car insurance for 6 months. For other it’s a modest mortgage payment. For Kimora Lee it’s a manicure, but for you, the new actor, it’s the cost of headshots. And you thought your Byrn Allyn senior pictures were expensive. Oh? You want to know why they cost so much? Let’s examine..
$300 = 3 looks with a photographer
$100 = retouching
$200 = printing (depending on the quantity)
$600 total
You might be able to cut back on some of the $300 for a session with a photographer, but you need at least 3 looks. One for theatrical acting. One ¾ body shot, and one smiley picture for commercial acting.
Lucky for you, I’ve got just the solution, just don’t pay! I got by with paying a whole $70 for my headshots. A buddy of mine was willing to shoot me for free. In case you don’t have such resourceful friends, theirs is modelmayhem.com. It’s a site that links models to photographers. Now, not all of them are good, but some of them are amazing! They don’t charge you for helping them get better and you don’t pay them for helping you get free headshots! It’s a win/win situation. N the end, you only spend money on printing, which could run you anywhere from $50-$200 depending on how many you order. I paid $50 for 25, with no retouching. So go get your hair and makeup done and say cheese. With the money you save, spend it on your reel. I’ll tell you how to a deal on that soon! Love Tiffany!
