This is a case study for Bryan B. He is an actor, filmmaker, and, SAG member who wanted some simple character shots for his new website and social media. Craig shot Bryan’s interesting character expressions on a white background.
In the entertainment industry it’s all about your headshot. In this case study we’ll show you how to get amazing shots of yourself for your social media.
We’re going to show you how a headshot is done. If you want your social media and website to be taken into consideration, then having an excellent photo of yourself is the way to do it! Let’s get started with some basics that make for a great headshot:
The first step is to find a pose that matches your character’s personality
Show how you do the acting and how to bring out the character with your expression. The next step is to find a location that shows off your character. If you’re an actor, find the perfect acting space for the role you are playing. Is it dark and moody? Or bright and happy? The environment should match the feeling in the photo! You might want to bring props like glasses, sunglasses, hats, coats, vests, scarves, and jewelry.
Take a photo of the pose and crop it so that only the head and shoulders are visible in the frame
The photo should have a white background for business and political shots, a white or colored background is acceptable for actor’s headshots.
The most important element is the headshot of is, you.
Bryan was against an all white backdrop with studio lighting and wearing casual attire to make him stand out.
This helps make him stand out from other headshots.
Upload your cropped image into Photoshop for re-touching if necessary. Craig is happy to do the re-touching for you.
Make sure that the re-touching is not over done. A subtle approach goes along way. This is what the re-touched actors headshot should look like after cropping
and editing. Any re-touching should be subtle to help the actor look natural.
The most important element of this image is his expression because it shows his uniqueness.
The headshot should be a clean and professional shot that best represents your personality or the character roles that you are trying to get.
Save your final image properly for website and social media use.
In Photoshop CC on a Mac go to file then export. Choose “PNG” from the dropdown menu or JPG. When you make a PNG that check the “Transparency” box. A quality picture which will add value to your site and social media. This will make a difference because customers stay on a page with hi-quality pictures longer and buy more often.
Upload your new images!
Photos increase traffic to your website.
High-quality pictures enhance the value of your ad and increase likes, comments, and shares.
They increase the time spent on the page. It is important not to use only stock photos because it takes time to find them, they may not target your product correctly
Bryan has his mouth open and he’s looking straight at the camera with intensity. This type of expression can make customers feel the emotions that the actor is portraying and draws them into the picture.
1. If you want to land a role on the big screen, or need some high-quality images for your website, call Craig Weller Photography (310) 963-7185.
He can help make sure that casting agents see you at your best. In his case study about “Acting Character Poses for Website and Social Media” he explains how hi-quality photos will not only increase the number of views and engagement but also improve search engine optimization (SEO) by having more keywords in each image. Craig’s video work is represented on an upcoming film by Bryan B. called “Violation” so, if you’re looking for someone who knows Hollywood inside contact Craig (310) 963-7185.
2. It’s important to take care of your image.
Bryan, a professional actor, knows this all too well. He regularly has character acting shots made in order to better present himself for casting agents and on his website. These images focus on the expression and pose rather than just the look of a person’s face. As you can see from these examples, they are both beautiful photos that showcase how much talent he has as an actor while also being true representations of him through body language and facial expressions. We encourage you to call Craig Weller Photography today (310) 963-7185 if you want hi- quality images like these!
3. You may be thinking that you need to spend a lot of money on professional headshots.
Aall it takes is one good photo from the right perspective and angle. Bryan B. used his own headshot as an example in this case study because he believes that “a picture speaks louder than words.” The image was taken by Craig Weller Photography at his studio in Los Angeles. Craig uses Adobe Photoshop CC and Adobe Lightroom CC for any essential re-touching. He offers photography sessions starting at $150 per person. This includes processing time up to 10 hours after the shoot session finishes. Afterwards, they have packages available for purchase starting at $75.
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4. You may be thinking that you need to spend a lot of money on professional headshot
All it takes is one good photo from the right perspective and angle. Bryan’s headshot was used because he has experienced that “good design increases business” Craig re-touches with Adobe Lightroom CC and Adobe Photoshop. Photography sessions start at $150 per person which includes processing time up to 10 hours after the shoot session finishes. Packages available for purchase for as low as $75
Craig Weller wants to be your Los Angeles Photographer. Call now 310-963-7185