BACKFIRED! He had a friend take his actor headshots.

Like most people, Michael wanted to save money. So, he had a friend with a camera create his actor headshots for him. But working with amateurs, let alone professional photographers that are not headshot specialists, always comes with a risk. The actor headshots created by his friend didn’t live up to the standards expected of a serious professional actor. That’s when Michael decided it would be best to book another actor headshot session at my Seattle headshot studio.

Michael told me he needed five new actor headshots that clearly showed his range, from comedic and approachable to serious and dramatic. And he needed the fully retouched files delivered to his agent in about four days’ time. We were able to schedule his session to take place in just two days.

Michael’s actor headshots session.

Michael arrived at the studio well-prepared, bringing multiple clothing options and creative ideas. All my sessions are completely collaborative. That applies to headshots, portraits, commercial, or in any other genre I may be working. So, we took some time to map out a plan that aligned with the types of roles he’d most likely be cast. During the session, I coached him through expressions, posture, and subtle shifts in attitude, reviewing images in real time so we could fine-tune each look.

As soon as we finished the shoot, we reviewed the images on a large screen and carefully selected the five strongest shots, each one chosen with a specific casting purpose in mind. Within forty-five minutes, we had his final selects. And within forty-eight hours, his retouched actor headshots were delivered to his agent.

A 5-Star Google review

Michael later left this 5-Star Google review:

“Charlie made my renewed acting headshots a genuinely great experience. He’s fun, professional, and gives clear direction that makes it easy to relax and look like yourself on camera. The final images are excellent; clean, flattering, and exactly what you want for casting. If you’re an actor in Seattle and you want headshots that look current, cinematic, and booking-ready, Charlie is the best!”

Conclusion

This is the same intentional, strategic approach I bring to every client at Charles Cotugno Photography. That applies to actor headshots, business headshots, portraits, personal branding, and more. Your images are some of your most valuable marketing assets. I create those assets with purpose, designed to connect you with the people who can move your business and career forward.