“OPRAH WINFREY EVEN LOVED YOUR SHOTS!”

- JAIDEN KAINE

THE 8 HEADSHOT ESSENTIALS THAT GET CASTING DIRECTORS CALLING:

PREP

Sets The Foundation For Success

The easiest way to make your headshot fail is not identifying your most castable roles—without that foundation, you’re flying blind. That’s why it’s crucial (especially for TV & movies) to identify your most castable roles.

WARDROBE

Creates Your Character

Wardrobe is one of the first things casting directors notice, and will either put you at the top of their list or take you out of the running. The key is choosing colors, textures, and styles that match the energy of your most castable roles, so your look reinforces the roles you’ll be going for.

HAIR & MAKEUP

Highlight Your Best Features

Hair and makeup can make or break your headshot—too much looks unnatural, while too little makes you blend in with everyone else. The sweet spot is where it’s subtly applied to even out your skin tone, and make you look like you’re already on set.

LIGHTING

Evokes Emotion

Lighting will either make your headshot extremely interesting, or extremely boring, depending on how well it’s used to create emotion. The trick is manipulating the angle and intensity of the lighting to draw attention to your face, while eliciting a strong emotion.

BACKGROUND

Breathes Life Into Your Shot.

Background is the biggest factor in making your headshot stand out. The key is selecting elements, colors, and textures that complement your wardrobe, making your headshot coherent and eye-catching.

POSE

Defines Your Story

Your pose will either make you look like the perfect fit, or get you easily overlooked, depending on the feeling it conveys. The key is to match your pose to the body language of the roles you’re aiming for, so when casting directors see your headshot, they instantly picture you in character.

EXPRESSION

Determines Your Personality

Expression is by far the most important principle on this list, as it’s the main way people determine personality. The key is finding the sweet spot where your expression is strong and engaging, without looking forced or exaggerated.

RETOUCHING

Makes Your Headshot Naturally Stand Out

Retouching is the trickiest part of a headshot—too much looks fake, while too little looks boring. The sweet spot is when it’s subtly applied to make sure the hues of your eyes, wardrobe, and background complement each other, creating a naturally beautiful shot.

I DO THE PREP

Before your shoot, you (and your agent if you’d like) will get a 30-minute pre-shoot Zoom call where I’ll help you identify your most castable roles.

On that same call, I’ll give you outfit ideas that align with those roles' personalities. You’ll go through your closet, show me the outfits you actually have, and I’ll help you select the ones that best match your most castable roles. By the end of our call, you’ll have the perfect wardrobe picked out for shoot day.

With your wardrobe set, the next step is creating the right atmosphere. On the day of your shoot, I’ll set up your lighting and backgrounds to create a mood that perfectly matches your most castable roles—then, during your shoot, I’ll guide you through expressions and poses that bring those roles to life. And finally, after your shoot, I’ll subtly retouch your photos to naturally stand out.

The result? A headshot that makes casting directors think, ‘That’s exactly who I’m looking for.’

READY TO MAKE IT IN HOLLYWOOD?

Tired of hoping for auditions? Submitting, waiting, and refreshing your inbox, praying for a shot? Then you’re in the right place.

Picture this: Your agent calls. 'You booked it.' Not just any role—but one that puts you on screen, delivering three minutes of dialogue alongside Ryan Reynolds, in a film that later becomes the sixth most-watched film of the year.

That’s exactly what happened to Karan Soni when he booked the role of Dopinder in Deadpool (2016), and it all started when Anthony took his headshot—one that made the casting director say, ‘That’s exactly who we need.’

Let’s make you next.

AGENCY GAURENTEE PACKAGE

Need an agent? Anthony will get you signed in less than 6 months or your money back. Here’s how:

1. Personal Agency Placement Expert: You’ll get an agency placement expert to reach out to agencies on your behalf and secure you meetings, saving you mountains of busy work.

2. Complimentary Hair and Makeup: You’ll get an expert hair stylist and an expert makeup artist to do your hair and makeup, ensuring you look your absolute best on shoot day.

3. Five Look Package: Anthony will create a 5 look package that shows your versatility, making it easy for agents to submit you to a wide range of roles. The more roles they can submit you for, the more likely they are to sign you, because it means they can get you more bookings, and make more money.

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