Before your session:
- Discuss your type and casting goals
- Plan looks and wardrobe options
- Review what's working (and not) in your current shots
Actor Headshots in Philadelphia
The headshot that gets you in the room.
First Impressions Close DEALS ROOM
Your headshot has one job: get you in the room. That's it. Casting directors spend about 3 seconds deciding whether to call you in. Your headshot needs to work fast.
But it also needs to look like you — the you that walks into the audition. Not heavily retouched. Not from five years ago. Not a version of yourself that doesn't exist.
I photograph actors who understand that their headshot is a tool, not a vanity project.
Ready to book more auditions? Let's get to work.
How It WORKS
During your session:
- Professional lighting for natural, expressive results
- Direction that brings out authentic personality
- Multiple looks and expressions
- Real-time review — you choose your favorites
You leave with headshots that look like you — and get casting directors interested.
Submission-ready in 72 hours.
Who This Is FOR
Stage Actors
Theatrical headshots that capture range and presence. Get noticed by Philly's thriving theater community — from the Arden to the Walnut.
Commercial Actors
Warm, approachable commercial looks that book auditions. Casting directors need to see the real you — authentic and relatable.
Multi-Hyphenates
Actors who do it all need headshots that show range. Multiple looks in one session — theatrical, commercial, and everything between.
Your Headshot Opens DOORS
Casting directors flip through hundreds of headshots for every role. They spend seconds on each one. Your headshot needs to stop them — and make them want to see more.
That doesn't mean gimmicks or over-styling. It means authenticity. Personality. The energy that makes you right for the role.
A great headshot gets you in the room. What you do there is up to you.
Your Philadelphia ACTOR HEADSHOT SPECIALIST
I photograph actors who are serious about their craft — and serious about getting cast. I trained with Peter Hurley, whose techniques have photographed actors and performers at the highest level.
My studio is in Wayne, just outside Philadelphia. Sessions focus on bringing out genuine expression — not manufactured poses.
Actor Headshot Questions
Theatrical headshots tend to be more dramatic and emotionally specific — they hint at depth and range. Commercial headshots are warmer and more approachable — the 'friendly neighbor' vibe. Most actors need both.
Most actors benefit from 3-4 distinct looks: theatrical, commercial, and 1-2 character types you're often cast as. We'll discuss your goals before the session to plan your wardrobe.
Looking polished is good, but looking like yourself is essential. If you wear makeup in auditions, wear it for your headshot. Don't do anything you wouldn't do walking into a callback.
Actor headshots focus on capturing personality and emotional range, while corporate headshots focus on professionalism and approachability. The energy and direction are completely different.
High-resolution, lightly retouched files optimized for submissions, websites, and printing. Retouching is minimal — casting directors want to see the real you, not an airbrushed version.
Most casting platforms (Actors Access, Backstage, Casting Networks) accept JPEG files, 8x10 ratio, minimum 300 DPI. I deliver files formatted for every major submission platform, plus web-optimized versions for your website and social media.
Every 1-2 years, or any time your look changes significantly — new haircut, weight change, aging. Casting directors need to see the person who walks into the audition. If your headshot doesn't look like you anymore, it's costing you callbacks.
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