AHHHH! Huge News (for me)!!

AlphaFrog · #1 01-24-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

As for the angles, I was referring to two things:

1. No diagonal framing - like in the full-body shot.
2. And as for "head on", I mean you LOOKING/facing forward. You can tilt your head or rotate slightly, but your head should be facing the camera, and not be looking over your shoulder, or up, or out into the distance. Your eyes should be making contact with the camera.

Gotcha - I misunderstood. The funky angles were from a friend's editorial photo shoot. He hired the photographer and came up with the story and directed it all. I just showed up. I didn't pay for those. It works in my modeling portfolio, but has nothing to do with acting.

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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

A quick question - have you interviewed other photographers to know what is "reasonable" in your market? Or did you just go ahead with the photographer that the "agent" suggested? Remember, this is an investment in your career. Casting directors usually won't waste time on amateur shots. At our ages, we can't waste time making rookie mistakes. Agents shouldn't care where you get your shots, as long as they are good ones.

I am not being mean here. Your agent and the photographer who is probably kicking back a % is doing YOU the disservice. If you are going to continue to audition and perform, please save up for a photo session with a better photographer.

If you don't want to take my advice, go to backstage.com, go to the Forums, and put up your head shots in the "Head shot and Resume Forum". There are casting directors and photographers who hang out on the forums and often offer free advice.

For comparison sake, my most recent photographer gives three looks, unlimited background changes, rights to use two shots, and about 2 1/2 hours of time. I think she took between 200-250 shots. I got a discount, but she does this package for $150. Being so far from NYC, you should not be paying $125 for just one look, and especially black and white.

I am offering these suggestions in the same spirit of how we give advice to PNMs. So please don't take it any other way.

Yes, I've "comparison shopped" photographers here, and he's not the cheapest, but he is about middle-of-the-road (especially with the included hair/makeup - no one else really does that). And, no, he doesn't get/give kickbacks. Also, you get rights to ALL of your shots from him. He does at least 100 shots per look. And I did say before that the agency doesn't care where your photos come from. They just suggest him because they know that he knows what he's doing, and it saves them time combing through unprofessional shots to help put talent portfolios together.

Re: B&W Headshot - I did the editing on that one. It's not in my "official" portfolio - there are no B&W in my official portfolio. I just happen to like that one.

AlphaFrog · #2 01-27-2011, 06:53 AM

Audition last night - and I killed it and was offered a part! (More details on the blog)

Yes, it's a ridiculously silly show, however it's a new medium (TV) to practice my skills - and it pays. Not complaining.

MysticCat · #3 01-27-2011, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

Audition last night - and I killed it and was offered a part! (More details on the blog)

Yes, it's a ridiculously silly show, however it's a new medium (TV) to practice my skills - and it pays. Not complaining.

YAY!!!

33girl · #4 01-27-2011, 01:18 PM

Congrats, my dear sister!!!

AlphaFrog · #5 02-21-2011, 06:47 AM

First day of filming yesterday was awesome! John did great, and I was sooo proud of the little guy.

I got a couple of good behind the scenes pics on my blog: Blog Post about first day of filming.

ree-Xi · #6 02-21-2011, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

First day of filming yesterday was awesome! John did great, and I was sooo proud of the little guy.

I got a couple of good behind the scenes pics on my blog: Blog Post about first day of filming.

Congratulations! Are you on the cast page?

AlphaFrog · #7 02-22-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ree-Xi

Congratulations! Are you on the cast page?

Cast Page

Yes - I'm Julie, and my son is below me - he's Marcus.

It was funny, because they had to cut a few times because John kept calling the other little boy his ACTUAL name, instead of his character name...but now, he's stuck in "character". He told two different people at the mall last night that his name was Marcus, and his best friend's name is Justice. Poor little guy is all confused.