Inspired by the new headshot wall at new ImprovBoston, I spent some time on Saturday recapturing my face in color. Here’s the result (one of three keepers out of a batch of 400. Thanks, digital).
I haven’t been in front of the lens for a while. Taking the photos is easier.
A dem fine headshot, a dem fine headshot. It’s got that mischievous expression that all of the best headshots have. Are in-color headshots becoming in style now?
Color headshots are standard for film industry, and the theater world is slowly converting. Also en-vogue are plain white backgrounds (see rest of my portfolio), and emphasis on the face. It used to be that theater headshots were encouraged to include 3/4 of the body, to “give the director an idea of your build,” but unless the 3/4 posing is done artfully, they tend to look artificial.
Ultimately, it’s just about capturing the best “you.” And lighting. Definitely lighting.
PS, I like it!
Loverly!
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