a Baltimore/Harford County based Photography Studio
Different managers/casting agents want different styles. The preference for a certain “look” can also vary from city to city and I am happy to accommodate any type of image that is requested or I can help you figure out what works best for you as an actor.
Going through my archives recently I stumbled on a series of photos I shot with one of the best models on the planet. The talented Trisha O’Connell. She was a NYC model in the 1990’s. We tested together a few times and I ended up working with her on many magazine editorial jobs. These images were done with a film that was only made for a short time. It was produced by Polaroid, you would shoot it, run it through a special machine (that you had to hand crank) and the final product was a slide. It had very muted colors and was very grainy, it was a look I absolutely loved.
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.
Reed is on his way to New York after signing with his new agency. He is primarily a fashion model but his management company requested some acting headshots as well…and trusted me to give him some images to get him started auditioning.
Multiple looks for actors. Each session was different, and designed for the specific client’s needs.
Images for Sam Trejo Jr. actor
Actor and model Lulu Concepcion
Maryann Fisher- actor
New actor and model Sakai Scott
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
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.
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.
These adorable young ladies are new to acting/modeling and needed some images to show their amazing personalities (and that breathtaking hair!) I think I gave them a range of images to use as their first marketing materials.
Sakai Scott commercial headshot
Sakai Scott theatrical headshot
Recently, a former client referred a lovely lady to me who was about to turn 40. She wanted a fun photo shoot to celebrate this milestone. I don’t do a lot of traditional portraiture but she wanted to be glamorous and fun so we booked a makeup artist, gathered our disco balls and balloons and spent an evening creating fun images to commemorate 40 trips around the sun. This is what she had to say about the results…..
“Wow wow wow… I am screaming at the top of my lungs…. I loved love love and loved my photos… Excellent work, Ms. Amy.. You are indeed one of the best.. Thanks so very much. I am beyond impressed??
God bless the work of your hands.”
Lela Kaidbey,
