Composite Cards – Amy Jones Photography

April 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Actor headshot session for model/actor Aji

This lovely lady with a unique look, needed her first set of headshots for acting. She had plenty of lovely modeling images that show her dramatic bad-a$$ self. Acting headshots, however, are not meant to be just “pretty pictures” so we tried to show more of her personality and not just her beauty. She did her own makeup for our session. Here are a few samples.

If you would like to book your own headshot session I shoot most Tuesdays and Wednesdays (other days of the week available as well if needed) in my Harford County MD photo studio. Amy@AmyJPhoto.com if you want to discuss specific dates and times.

September 18, 2024October 20, 2024

Creative photo sessions

These are four examples of my photo series that combines touches of AI with traditional photography.

I started this project as personal work, but am finding that clients are responding to this type of shoot and want me to create a special session just for them. It’s meant to appear as a fantasy image so much of the looks are created in post production.

If you are interested in creating something for yourself, don’t hesitate to email so we can start planning something special. amy@amyjphoto.com

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024

Actors need to show range….

That’s why this lovely actor came to my studio recently. She needed a commercial photo, a dramatic shot and something a bit more theatrical. Let me help you narrow down the best looks for YOU.

August 25, 2024October 15, 2024

Theatrical Headshots

Although I shoot a lot of actor headshots with a more commercial feel, recently I have had more requests for theatrical headshots. I am enjoying the change to a bit more dramatic, simple lighting and backgrounds that really let the strength of the subject’s features take center stage.

Actor/singer Ceci Smith

Theatrical headshot for actor/singer Kiley Earnest

Actor/dancer Alex DeVito

Actor/Dancer Mali Black

Actor and fitness model Sam Trejo Jr.

September 18, 2023January 5, 2024

Recent headshot sessions, studio and location

It was a busy Summer and Fall is flying by! Here are a few recent samples from headshot sessions. Be sure to check out the portfolio page for actor/model headshots for additional samples and pricing.

Theater major Lili Williams new headshots

My second session with the talented Bella Comotto. She did her own hair/makeup for our session.

Actor Jodan Delogu

New actor and teen model Averie Simone. Hair/makeup Amanda Sandruck

Actor Elise Varoli

2nd look for Elise Varoli

Commercial headshot for Moriah Young- actor (Makeup Amanda Sandruck)

2nd look for actor Moriah Young (Makeup Amanda Sandruck)

Bella, voice-over actor

3rd look for Elise Varoli- actor

Dorothy Fuchs-Yeager Owner of Purple Dot PR. New corporate headshot

On location business headshot for Building Point

Actor Mary Beth, three looks from her session (Makeup Amanda Sandruck)

Corporate headshots done on location – environmental headshots for consulting company

Headshot for young actor (Makeup/hair Amanda Sandruck)

Environmental portrait done for fashion designer- used for publication

Environmental portrait done for fashion designer – magazine article

Jewelry designer headshot (Makeup/hair Caitlyn Meyer)

June 28, 2023June 28, 2023

First headshots for a new actor….

Life is short, change your focus, learn something new…why not?! This very handsome guy decided to give acting and commercial print work a try in his 40’s and I think he is going to do very well! This was his first headshot session so we decided to do some character shots along with traditional headshots to show off his range.

Military tough guy

Friendly neighbor, your best buddy, the DAD

Law enforcement, The detective

Goofy friend, socially awkward smart guy

November 22, 2022November 22, 2022

Client Spotlight- Emma Chaiken

These were Emma’s first headshots. She is a talented young actor in her mid 20’s but clearly she has an age range of 16-25. We had a great time creating headshots to show off her varied looks. These are samples of my 3 look headshot session.

Look one- traditional headshot

Look one- traditional headshot 2nd clothing option

2nd look: High school teen look

3rd look: Young professional look

November 11, 2022

Client spotlight: Casey Hayes- Deats

Casey came to me wanting some varied character headshots. We discussed her “types” and she felt like she would do best with “kindergarten teacher” “girlfriend” “lawyer” and of course we did one that was just her everyday look.

She was fantastic! She brought a wonderful variety of colorful clothing as well as business attire. Casey was also not afraid to get into character and give me lots of great expressions.

Makeup/hair Lisa Jones-Butz

The kindergarten teacher

The Lawyer

The Girlfriend

Casey Hayes- Deats

October 2, 2022October 2, 2022

It’s been a busy September!

Headshot sessions have been off the hook lately…back to doing my favorite kind of work. Some are actors, some models, some business portraits and I love all these sessions.

First look for young actor

2nd look

3rd look

4th look for young actor Stanley Grizmala

A few of the many business portraits shot for Apex Physics Partners

Model Ashlin Teague- headshots for her Miami and Philadelphia agencies

September 22, 2022December 8, 2022

Planning for your actor headshot session

If you are planning to update your headshots, be sure to think about what types of roles you are most likely to book. It’s important to get a simple, polished photo that just shows YOU, but you also should think about varying your other looks to better represent your “type.”

When it comes to wardrobe, I can’t stress this enough…bring choices! That doesn’t mean three or four t-shirts in different colors. Think layers, colors, different necklines keeping in mind the different looks you want to portray.

These are from a recent headshot session and I thought she did a fantastic job choosing her types and had plenty of clothing to suit each look.

Some additional advice on getting started! https://www.dailyactor.com/how-to-become-an-actor/