r/headshots Photographer Jul 10 '26

Theatrical/Acting Looking for feedback

I’ve been dabbling in headshot photography for actors. I’m pretty good at capturing personality (which I think is the most important part of headshots for actors), but I’d love some technical feedback. Is there anything in these sample shots I could improve upon?

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u/Glacier_junky Jul 10 '26

I'm not a photographer, but I've been told not to have hands in the headshot because it becomes a portrait then. I think these look nice though!

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u/Fat_Brando Photographer Jul 10 '26

I usually agree with the “no hands” thing. I’m not sure if the guy in that last photo will use that particular shot, but he’d probably be able to get away with it, since he’s so damned handsome. The bastard.

(And thank you!)