tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post1930905177481052922..comments2024-01-15T11:45:21.846-08:00Comments on Teresapalooza!!: Actor Headshots: The Variety Pack ApproachTeresa Huanghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00856456576545942444noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-6072591691647585742011-12-15T10:42:03.431-08:002011-12-15T10:42:03.431-08:00Curt - Yes! You hit on the other part of getting ...Curt - Yes! You hit on the other part of getting the right headshots - making sure your agent is on the same page with you. I've had agents in the past push me to get teeny bopper headshots to go out for Disney stuff, and I had to keep telling them, "I know I look young, but I don't sound like a teenager!"Teresa Huanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856456576545942444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-80967615797023121402011-12-15T10:18:31.697-08:002011-12-15T10:18:31.697-08:00funny enough, even back in '97 i switched my &...funny enough, even back in '97 i switched my 'all american' smiley shots (with dyed dark hair) for my commercial agent to a rather serious, edgy shot with no smile and my natural silver hair and immediately started getting the right kind of COMMERCIAL auditions. i can't tell you how frustrating it's been with commercial agents since then who all want me to dye my hair dark and get happy smiley shots and have to go through this whole story with them. i've discovered what works for me already...let's not reinvent the wheel every time.Curthttp://www.curtbonnem.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-55802846266455505552011-04-30T00:28:02.534-07:002011-04-30T00:28:02.534-07:00Thank you Teresa! Looking forward to what's n...Thank you Teresa! Looking forward to what's next. Hopefully if I ever get the chance to come down to LA I can come to you for advice and tips in this industry :)<br /><br />Can't wait for new posts!<br /><br />Best,<br />JulianJulianhttp://twitter.com/yuenjuliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-63247142251729182662011-04-27T08:42:19.871-07:002011-04-27T08:42:19.871-07:00@latinlover17 - CDs are so overworked these days, ...@latinlover17 - CDs are so overworked these days, a headshot that does part of their job for them will always rise above the crowd. Just another way our business is getting so competitive!<br /><br />@Julian - Yes, each time you or your agent submits, they can select a specific picture from your portfolio. If you look at my resume link - http://resumes.actorsaccess.com/teresahuang - you'll see I have a slew of picture for my manager to choose from.<br /><br />And despite all my talk of specificity, I should have mentioned that getting one amazing shot that captures your essence is still a worthy goal in a headshot session. It's just not the only goal. A solid all-purpose shot can be your main headshot and be the default choice for your submissions.<br /><br />Plus it's still good to have one great shot for 8x10s. I've only reproduced one picture into hard copies and I bring it to every audition. After they've met you, the hard copy is just a reminder.<br /><br />Thanks for reading all!Teresa Huanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00856456576545942444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-45517811449042754182011-04-26T20:37:01.857-07:002011-04-26T20:37:01.857-07:00This was an eye-opener for me. My mind is still w...This was an eye-opener for me. My mind is still wrapped around the idea of two different head shots like you mentioned - One Commercial and One Theatrical ( Even some of the books tell you that too ). But what you pointed out makes sense, and with the internet and web one can just share all different types of looks in one place.<br /><br />So does that mean one can choose which head shot to submit to CD based on the role? How about having to choose that one head shot to represent yourself as an actor? Is there such thing as that one look to attract others to hire an actor?<br /><br />Thanks a bunch Teresa!<br /><br />Best,<br />JulianJulian Yuenhttp://twitter.com/yuenjuliannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-20038244216910953912011-04-26T10:47:08.563-07:002011-04-26T10:47:08.563-07:00My agent told me a couple of years ago that things...My agent told me a couple of years ago that things were getting this way. Crazy how CD's need to be hit over the head with specificity now...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9043891071525548863.post-58360280565490967792011-04-26T10:03:36.305-07:002011-04-26T10:03:36.305-07:00Great blog and great topic!Great blog and great topic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com