5 REASONS WHY STAGE ACTORS NEED HEADSHOTS

(1)  Bluntly, because everybody else has one. A professional quality head shot is one of those things that marks you as being "one of the crowd." It says that you know the routines and conventions of the theater business. This may sound simplistic, if not cynical, but it is important.

(2)  To have a record of yourself to distribute. You cannot be in all places at all times, but your photo can.

(3)  To flesh out the data on the resume which you have attached to the back of your photo.

(4)  To save time and trouble. If your head shot makes it obvious that you just don't look right for a part, you and the director avoid the aggravation of an interview.

(5)  The important point, though, is this unexciting truth: A good head shot will NOT get you work. It can only keep you from losing work needlessly. Nevertheless, you still will be best served by the best possible head shot and that is what we're talking about here.

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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