Shooting INFo:
Hello and thank you for choosing Savvy Headshots! We are thrilled to have your business and grateful to be a part of your journey as an actor. We pride ourselves on helping hundreds of actors and our mission is to get the absolute best photos and have the easiest and most painless possible experience doing so.
Please read all the information below which should answer any questions and help take the guesswork out of your shoot. We look forward to working with you!
WARDROBE:
Wardrobe is an EXTREMELY important part in capturing three dimensional shots that pop off casting's computer screen and make them want to click on your headshot (remember your image on say LA Casting is the size of a postage stamp and casting sees 100 of those per page...so the colors HAVE to be bright and leap off the page to initially grab their attention ESPECIALLY commercially). Below is a list of tips and suggestions for preparing your wardrobe. We firmly believe in being hands-on with this process, as it plays an extremely important role in conveying the character you are portraying.
Our number one piece of advice is to study what the characters wear from the television shows, movies, and commercials that want to be auditioning for. Then go out and buy the same clothing. If you do this there will no question whether you are dressed right for the role.
Varying necklines, shirt styles and having many different layering options are key for a strong headshot wardrobe (ex. halter, plunge, scoope, v-neck, and crew necklines, tank tops, button owns, cardigans, varying collars and jackets, etc.). Please bring many different color options. Bright colors that pop are GREAT! Graphic tees with large logos and excessive patterns often do not work well. Textures and items which can be layered make your wardrobe more interesting. Please bring only a few basic pants/skirts such as denim, khaki, and dress pants. Shoes are not in headshots however high heels are often useful for pushing up the body and bringing out confidence. Your clothes should be wrinkle-free and without stains. Dress or business attire should pressed before the shoot. We ask that you bring between three and five shirts for every look.
It is important that woman bring various bras that will work with your various shirt styles – strapless, pushup, and nude bras are a must.
Some examples of actors wardrobe looks:
Business: (suit & tie, button down shirt & tie, blazer and blouse)
Rugged/ Casual: (Flannel, Jean jacket, rugged clothing, vintage, distressed)
Jockey/ College Student: (varsity Jacket, tshirt)
Girl or Boy Next Door: (Flannel, sweater, jeans)
Mom/Dad:( Flannel, Sweater, blouse)
Edgy/ Sexy/ Cool/ Criminal: (leather jacket, black tank top)
Body Conscious: (Tank top, shirtless, sportbra )
Edgy Look by Arianna Lemus
Wardrobe for Modeling/Lifestyle Shoot:
We provide professional Wardrobe styling. Please email us for quote.
If you choose to style your own shoot we advise that you Closely study the print ads from your favorite magazines and do your best to emulate the entire outfit. In modeling and print all of the details in your clothing matter and the photograph is an expression of the sum of its parts.The advice in the headshot section apply but there is more room for expression and being fashion forward. Modeling and print is about your entire outfit and how it fits together. From head to toe your entire outfit must flow in an interesting and artistic manner which looks like it could have come out of a magazine. We will help put together outfits but we need interesting options to work with. Having layers, textures, and strong choices will only make your portfolio better. Remember, modeling and print photographs are full body and include the top, bottom, shoes, and accessories.
Accessories for modeling and print photography are a must so please bring plenty of options.
Some examples of modeling portfolio looks:
Casual/Lifestyle (American Eagle, Gap, PacSun, Abercrombie)
Dressy (Zara, Banana Republic, Bebe, Armani)
Fitness/Swimsuit/Body (Nike, Speedo, Victoria’s Secret)
Corporate/Business Casual (Kenneth Cole, Anne Taylor)
Personality (Whatever style or clothing makes you unique)
Hair & Makeup:
Whether you are a male or female, professional makeup and hair styling is extremely important for photography. Makeup for photography is much different than everyday makeup due to many factors, such as lighting, camera
You are welcome to bring your own hair and make-up artist or if you need one let us know as we have Amanda our fabulous in house makeup artist available for you on the day. Her rates are
Women - $125
Men - $75
Posing:
We know posing for headshots can feel awkward at times. Speciialy if its your first time. We are here to guide you through your session. We will gladly give you tips that can make your headshots feel more authentic but its up to you to make your headshots stand out. We recommend that you practice your poses and smiles before your session. We suggest practicing different expressions and angels in a mirrior or by taking selfies. There is a big difference between a genuine smile and a forced smile and your photgrapher cant retouch sparkles in your eyes. Thats what only YOU can bring to your session. Here are some notes from the experts in the industry.
PAYMENT:
Credit Card, Cash, Venmo and Zelle.
There is a 4% surcharge for using credit cards.
RESHOOTS:
Are reshoots offered? The short answer is no. You must come prepared and ready to roll. We will be showing you the shots being captured along the way, so if you wish to change something (such as hair, makeup, or wardrobe), make sure to speak up and let Erik and Jewell know at that moment. We are here for YOU and to get you the absolute best pics you have your heart set on.
RESCHEDULING:
If you need to reschedule: We understand that things can and do come up last minute- especially in our industry! Give us a 24 hours heads up and we will work with you to reschedule.
If WE need to reschedule for any crazy reason (extremely rare but stuff happens) please know we will reschedule your session as soon as possible and add 1 free look for the inconvenience.
NO SHOWS WILL BE CHARGED FULL PRICE AND WE WILL NEVER BOOK YOU AGAIN!
RETOUCHING:
We do offer in house retouching for your selects. These are all inclusive rates, unless there is custom work involved (ie changing actual aspects of the photo). Headshot retouching includes the removing stray hairs, blemishes, dark circles, cleaning up the overall skin, etc. Though not mandatory, it is recommended to provide you with the absolute best results possible.
RETOUCHING RATE: $20 for each additional looks
Pacakges:
5 retouches: $90
10 retouches: $180
LOCATION:
We shoot primarily in our studio in DOWNTOWN L.A. Depending upon the tone and type of photos you're seeking we also have several amazing locations we use within a mile of the studio.
Parking and Arrival:
We ask that you arrive on time and not before your scheduled appointment due to our busy schedule. Make sure to be well fed because you dont want to look hungry during your session and feel free to bring snacks! We gladly provide water and any beverage of your choice.
We have FREE PARKING at pur studio. Feel free to park in our driveway upon arrival.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER MY SHOOT?
Our turnaround time is within 10 days, so following the shoot you will get a link to a transfer site (dropbox, wetransfer, etc) where you will be able to see and download ALL of your color corrected images. We feel you paid for the pictures so they are yours. While some photographers only send their top 50 favorites or so... we send them ALL. From there you will choose which photo you would like to be retouched.
Also a USB of your high resolution images will be available for purchase for $25,
PLEASE feel free to reach out to us with any questions and we can't wait to work with you and get some shots that will get you called in! Cheers- Erik, Jewell and Pluto