Actor headshots are an important part of anyone’s acting resume.
Nika is an actress living in Los Angeles, who spent 5 years studying film and theater arts, found the perfect place for professional headshots for actors, Craig Weller Photography. Craig is a headshot photographer in Los Angeles, so she had her actors headshots and, social media shots taken! Craig who hasn’t stopped using a camera since high school when he learned photography, knew just how to pose Nika, and find the best locations and lighting. She was so happy with everything he did, especially the final pictures that she can use professionally or personally! It’s important to find just the right headshot photographer in Los Angeles–Nika says she did.
Actress finds a new headshot photographer in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing Nika, an actress who grew up in Russia and became known in Russia and the US. She studied theater arts for 5 years, shot 31 television shows, and movies for major networks before moving to Los Angeles. She wrote, produced, and starred in “Non-American Dreamers”, performed in the film “Daemon”, and “The Los Films of “Ko Chiaki.”
For her IMDb profile she needed headshots that would represent her business side more effectively.
Craig came up with some unique shots that show Nika’s personality and delightfully happy attitude. He used natural lighting to create warm-toned pictures full of life and happiness that perfectly fit what Nika wanted from this photo shoot. He started with flashlight and ambient light through the fireplace. It evolved into using the warm glow of the fireplace reflected on her face.
The Golden Hour photo (photo at sunset) is everyone’s favorite. Craig experimented and created a background from a 10’x15’ piece of plastic wrap crumpled and used to pick up the natural golden light effect with a boca transformation.
Craig photographed Nika in a summer dress with her hair blowing in the wind inside at the studio.
The headshots were just one part of a series of multiple photoshoots that Craig did for Nika. The photos spoke to her requirements and interests. This is why he feels they are some of the best photos he has taken. The effect of the hair blowing in the wind was achieved with a hairdryer blowing on her hair off screen.
Craig takes photos with different expressions and outfits.
He helps choose the best looks and colors from the clothing you bring to the shoot. It is helpful to bring several outfits. Solid colors that are not bold or big prints or stripes work well and don’t take away from your look. Here are some posing tips from Nika and Craig:
– Always look right into the camera barrel
– Be alert to keep your eyes open when each shot is taken
– Stand up straight and roll your shoulders back
– Don’t be afraid to innovate and experiment with a photographer.
– Facial expressions:
– Grin, serious, differs looks in her eyes, sometimes thoughtful, serious, or happy
– Don’t forget to bring face powder to remove face shine
Nika is pleased with the final product and is excited to share it on social media and IMDb.
Craig took the time to get to know the actress, which helped him understand what she was looking for in her new photos. He used natural light and figured out the setup, and settings prior to the photoshoot. There were some adjustments but, this preparation allowed him to put his focus on taking pictures of the actress.
Nika B. Golden Light Photo
She thanks the Craig for his work and recommends him to others looking for headshots in Los Angeles, CA
Nika was so excited to get to view all 300 pictures that were shot in just one day. She says she feels much better now that she has updated her headshots. After just 2 hours, 150 photos were taken which and she uploaded the picture selections to IMDb and social media the following day.
The best pictures were posted on IMDb, where she added a link to Craig Weller Photography.
The actress gets a fun, new image that she can use professionally or personally!
Her new headshots show off her personality better than before.
Contact Craig Weller Photography today at 310-963-7185
or on Instagram @craigwellerphotography for more information on how Craig can help you.