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.
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.
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
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??
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 headshotsMy second session with the talented Bella Comotto. She did her own hair/makeup for our session.Actor Jodan DeloguNew actor and teen model Averie Simone. Hair/makeup Amanda SandruckActor Elise Varoli2nd look for Elise VaroliCommercial headshot for Moriah Young- actor (Makeup Amanda Sandruck)2nd look for actor Moriah Young (Makeup Amanda Sandruck)Bella, voice-over actor3rd look for Elise Varoli- actor Dorothy Fuchs-Yeager Owner of Purple Dot PR. New corporate headshotOn location business headshot for Building PointActor Mary Beth, three looks from her session (Makeup Amanda Sandruck)Corporate headshots done on location – environmental headshots for consulting companyHeadshot for young actor (Makeup/hair Amanda Sandruck)Environmental portrait done for fashion designer- used for publicationEnvironmental portrait done for fashion designer – magazine articleJewelry designer headshot (Makeup/hair Caitlyn Meyer)
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 guyFriendly neighbor, your best buddy, the DADLaw enforcement, The detectiveGoofy friend, socially awkward smart guy
2023 has been busy and fun. I have had many new headshot clients as well as some returning advertising clients. These are samples from my recent shoots.
Actor Grace RichardsonThis little lady is getting into acting and modeling, these were her first professional photos. New headshot client Dahjn Gomez- one of the three looks from her session.I have been photographing Shari for years and years…always a pleasure to work with her. Child actor and model Maddie2nd look for child actor and model Maddie B. Advertising images for Lily Trotters Compressions socks (models Amanda and Adriana..and CocoBean)Advertising image for Lily Trotters socks- model Amanda Sandruck and CocoBeanActor headshot for Veronique MacRae.