Category:actor headshots
Having an effective pre-shoot plan of attack is a great way to reduce the nerves before an upcoming photoshoot. The idea of professional headshots or a personal branding session can be a little daunting. All those questions pop up on how to pose, and what your smile should look like. Then deciding what to wear, and preparing hair and makeup can be a little overwhelming. So here are my top tips to creating a solid pre-shoot game plan to help […]
Can you believe Christina is only 14? This girl was incredible in her shoot. It was her first time in front of the camera too. Christina’s Mum called me to book some actor headshots. It is all exciting times ahead for their family, as she prepares to embark into the wide world of acting. While she didn’t have a lot of experience in front of the camera, Christina was quick to take direction and relax. She was definitely a natural. […]
The Year I Launched Julia Nance Portraits I can’t really believe that we have entered into 2019! 2018 seemed to go so quickly, yet a lot happened for me in that time. It was just over one year ago that I touched back down in Melbourne after travelling Europe. I felt like I was stepping into the unknown. Previously in 2017 I had left my job to travel. Whilst overseas I made the decision to put everything I could into […]
December is a great time to start reflecting on the year. In my 2018, I returned home from travelling – inspired and full of determination. I launched my business a couple of weeks later, with my new website up and running, sessions on the way, and my studio renovations started. I remember painting the outside of my studio on a 40 degree day. It was somewhat soothing. I changed up the entire interior, and the exterior, and since then it […]
Exploring Angles: It is really important to nail the angles in a headshot. I think this is what makes or breaks a portrait – especially in terms of you liking an image of yourself. So if you know what angles work for you, let your photographer know before you start shooting (or as you are shooting). I tend to ask my subjects if they have a ‘prefered side’. I get mixed responses – some are really sure of their preference, […]
Studio Portraiture: White Backgrounds I think a lot of people think of studio portraiture with white backgrounds. Studio photography can have a very distinct look, particularly when it comes to corporate portraiture. Often there is a reason for this. White backgrounds can be a great choice for a headshot or portrait. For companies, matching headshots with a white background can tie in nicely to a website, are easy to manipulate (add space, create banners, print out, replace the background), and […]
Retouching is an important part of my process. I think retouching in general has a bit of a bad reputation. When people think about retouching, many jump to the conclusion of airbrushed skin, blurred features, liquified bodies, picture-perfect and unrealistic perfection. But this isn’t always the case, and it certainly isn’t in my retouching process. I thought I would take you through photo retouching, and the difference between a ‘retouched’ and ‘enhanced’ edit. I want to show you my style, […]
When I have a studio headshot session, I try to get a feel for the overall mood and style my subject wants. If it is for actor headshots, corporate headshots, or some personal branding, the lighting is a big part of the overall result. I, of course, also have my go-to setups for headshot lighting. These setups work well for all different people – they’re flattering, create nice catchlights in the eyes, and I know the setups off by heart. […]
Posing for Actor Headshots: Actor headshots are one of those necessary, important things. But they aren’t always everyone’s favourite thing to do. One of the things that gets some people stuck is the posing – that feeling of not knowing what to do in front of a camera. Feeling awkward. Overthinking and stressing. Of course your headshot photographer should be able to direct you and give you some cues that will help with the posing. I also believe it helps […]
Matt booked an actor headshot session in the studio with me, for a bit of a refresh. It was lucky that his session was to be inside, as we hit probably the only bad day within two weeks of blissful weather possible. Lucky for me, Matt was a pleasure to work with – patient and open to new ideas. We were aiming for three strong headshots to update his folio. Along with various tops, we looked at different backgrounds and […]