There’s Hollywood and Bollywood, and now I am thinking there may just be a rise of acting opportunities in Dallas. During 2020 I worked with more actors and actresses than I have during my 19-plus years as a professional photographer. Dallywood? Prolly not. Most of the pretty young things I worked with were getting jobs overseas. Mostly in Canada. Have you noticed the trend? There is a lot of great content being produced with our Northern neighbors.
We at Photography by Misty pride ourselves on bringing forth people’s genuine personalities and knowing how to use just the right amount of what we call PhoTox. However, I do enjoy working with those who appear on big and small screens and in print. If they don’t feel comfortable in front of the camera, they can fake it. They are actors, after all. And there’s no Photoshop to be done either. What you see is what you get - the real deal. We still get to use our posing and lighting skills, of course. Little tweaks may take away 5-10 pounds.
Updated headshots are imperative, but they are especially important to actors and their agents. New hairstyle? Yep, new headshot. New hair color? Yep, new headshot. Gained a few pounds? Yep, new headshot. Rockin’ a beard? You guessed it- a new headshot. Some of our clients are on a weight-loss journey. If they reach their goal weight within 6 months of their time in front of our camera, we comp them an updated session.
Some of our friends have scored roles in Hallmark Channel movies, can be seen in national commercials and one guy has even played Shaq’s body double and is now overseas shooting a reality show - please pray for him…
Actors and actresses don’t just need headshots. They also need ¾ portraits and full-length images. Well-fitting attire and prep work is imperative for any photography session, but it is even more crucial for actors. There’s no cheating or fooling directors.
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Simple, clean, pressed attire.
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Buttoned-up, pulled together, nothing too fussy
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Hydration, hydration, hydration is the key to looking young and awake
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Oh, yeah, and sleep helps with that, too.
Your photographer, whether it is me, someone on my team or you work with another Dallas-area photographer will help guide you, helping you choose the perfect ensemble and posing you to look your absolute best.
Let us know if we can help.
Specializing in Professional Headshottors for Actor & Actresses in the Dallas, Plano, Fort Worth area and beyond.
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