HOW MUCH ARE ACTING HEADSHOTS?

For the headshot photographer in New York and other big cities expect to pay $250 to $700 and up. If this is your first headshot resume photography, avoid the extremes. Cheap might equal bad, and expensive could be wasteful considering your own inexperience at being photographed. (Indeed, the most useful long-term value of your first head shot may simply be the experience you gain at getting head shots.)

When examining prices, check on: who covers the CD writing, the makeup, prints? Who keeps the files? (If the photographer keeps them, be certain of his charges for additional prints years hence.) How many clothing changes will be allowed? How many photos will actually be taken? Will the makeup person be able to make changes and corrections during the course of the shoot?

Mass-production will cost $80 to $200 for the first 100 copies, depending mainly on the method. After the first 100, the unit costs will decrease by quite a bit.

How does the final photo look? If you think it looks great, then it looks great. If you have doubts or suspect your ability to judge, then go back to some of those friends you've been bugging. Often you can have a vague dislike for a photo but not know if the problem originated on your side of the lens or the photographer's. In cases like that, ask me or consult with someone more "photo literate" than yourself.

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Michael Bailey Photography does talent headshots, commercial, advertising and editorial photography in Virginia, Washington DC and surrounding areas. He is a member of ASMP with many years photography experience. For more information on his services visit http://www.michaelbaileyphoto.com or call Michael Bailey Studio @ 434-296-4295