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Different Types of Portrait Lighting

The Different Types of Portrait Lighting

Lighting is one of the most important aspects of photography. For portraiture, there are a few types of lighting that are popular, and knowing what type of lighting you like is a great start. Below, let’s look at some examples of different portraiture lighting, and some of the terms used to describe them. A professional photographer should be trained in manipulating lighting to achieve something that not only creates mood, but suits your look precisely. You can see varied lighting […]

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Backgrounds – How They Can Make or Break Your Actor Headshot.

A Great Background: Most actor headshots go for backgrounds that don’t pull the audience away from the subject. To achieve this, bokeh from using a low depth of field is a great way to create a complimentary background. A professional photographer will have high quality lenses which will help achieve this. Using basic gear and kit lenses can sometimes prevent being able to achieve this lovely effect. A strong background choice: Compliments the image with colour.  Consideration to what the […]

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Bree In the Autumn Light – A Melbourne Actor Headshot Session.

A beautiful Outdoor session. Autumn is so beautiful. And of course, this session was complimented with beautiful talent, Bree. Bree is an upcoming actress who has studied acting in Queensland, and since graduating has moved to Melbourne. For our shoot we lucked out, with a wonderful, sunny, autumn afternoon with blue skies and magnificent bright light. Bree picked an afternoon session. Starting at 3pm, the session was filled with the low light that comes as the days get colder and […]

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What Headshot Session Is Right For Me?

You will make a couple of choices when deciding what headshot session to book with me. I offer both studio and natural light outdoor headshots, and I offer a range of packages to suit different budgets and requirements. Session Type: First, decide if a studio session or outdoor session is more your cup of tea. Think about what the headshots will be used for. Where it will be seen, and furthermore what do you want to say? If you’re a […]

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Benefits of Professional Actor Headshots

So You Want To Be An Actor: I admire actors. I love watching brilliant performances, and I can appreciate them even more because I am a really terrible actor myself. Do not try and get me to act, because it will be awful. So for those with passion, talent and drive to push themselves in an incredible field, I really admire them. Like many of the areas in arts, this field is competitive. You have to take classes, and attend […]

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How to make sure your Acting Headshots stand out.

There are a lot of Actors out there, and a lot of competition for the roles you want. Everyone has acting headshots, and it is the tool that catches the attention of the right people to land you that role. 1 – Use A Professional Photographer. It is important to find a photographer who specialises in headshots – even better when they are experienced with acting headshots. You might have a friend who is a professional landscape photographer, but they […]

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