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Please join us for The Actor Headshot Workshop taught by master headshot photographer Douglas Gorenstein. Douglas has been New York's premier headshot photographer for over 25 years and served as the official photographer for The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. Backstage voted him “Favorite Headshot Photographer in New York.” He has photographed many Oscar, Tony, Emmy and Grammy-Award winning actors and performers.
The Actor Headshot Workshop will cover:
Understanding the industry standards for headshots– Commercial, Legit, TV, Film, & Musical Theater.
Preparing for your headshot session – How to look your best on your big day.
Defining your type – Be sure your headshots make sense for who you are as an actor and how to communicate this to your photographer.
Wardrobe choices – What to wear and what not to wear. Colors, necklines, styles and what they say about you.
Lighting- The pros and cons of natural, studio, & mixed lighting.
Shooting - Indoors vs Outdoors.
Hair and Make-Up – Keeping it real. Curly Hair vs Straight Hair.
How to work in front of a still camera – Tips to make you feel alive, connected and to bring out your personality.
Your rights as an actor and what you should demand of your headshot photographer.
Tips for how to choose your final images.
Retouching – What is acceptable and doable in the retouch process.
Prints – Making sure your 8x10s are done to perfection. Color correction, exposure & contrast. Borders and fonts.
What casting directors and agents look for in a headshot
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This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid through October 31, 2024 or April 30, 2025) — no guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.