Friday, December 5, 2014

actor headshots: studio or location?

actor headshots: studio or location?
if you're an actor or actress and have been wondering which is better for you, studio or on location, this article is for you. when you're taking headshots, you need to have the highest comfort level. photography is about lighting, posing and composition but before an actor can show their best, they have to find themselves in an environment that makes them feel at home. this post goes over the differences between studio lighting and natural light for taking headshots and highlights the respective advantages, from the perspective of the subject being photographed. of course, there are issue related to costs, timing, logistics as each option poses a few challenges.
headshot of an actor in washington dc shot in studio
a studio shoot allows you to control
lighting and background


headshot of a white male actor in daylight
natural shows faces the way we're used to
but objects can add clutter in backdrop
if you're looking for a photographer for actors headshots in dc, sharpfocus photography is a good option.