Is there anywhere in Toronto to have this "Old Time Photos taken"?
They used to have tons of places like that in TO - the only places you'll find this now would be at individual photography studios - I've linked some below. Also, if you ever go to the Falls, there is a shop that does just this - takes Old West photos of you - it's on the main strip where all the horror houses are etc (I forget the name of the street sorry) http://www.woodyswildwest.com/woodyshome... http://www.harderphotography.com/links.h...
How much should I tip a well respected headshot photographer when getting a 2 hour session and do I tip the makeup artist separately? I have never actually had such a professional photographer and I want to be a client he will want to shoot again.
I’m answering this assuming USA. If you want to tip, that’s very kind- and will likely be accepted, as the profits for photographers is not nearly as grand as people think (lots of costs and time beyond the two hours you’ll see them) . Tipping is not customary or needed. However, it’s not uncommon for my clients to hand my assistants a $20 when they have had to go the extra mile with pets or babies or carrying the clients stuff around with us.The best way to ensure a good experience is to arrive happy, relaxed and ready to listen.
How much should a photographer charge for a headshot?
The right answer is often what the client/market will pay.I worked many years trying to think how low I could go and still earn at least some money. Then I got tired of clients still thinking I was too expensive.Raising my lowest standard price for one portrait to around $300 but in Swedish Krona (SEK) helped me setting a simple bar that makes me happier.But, I very seldom do just headshots. If I client is willing to pay a reasonable amount for a headshot, they might appreciate and have use for more portraits. And that is where I think the real value lies.Over the phone or by e-mail, if the are clear that they just need the simplest of headshots for a LinkedIn profile or intranet etc, I often recommend that they choose a different photographer. A cheaper one.Many “I just need a headshot” questions have resulted in 5–10 portraits on different locations, not just in the studio. And even if they paid a lot more than they maybe thought they would initially, they got a better deal.And I could afford to put more time into an assignment which is often a very good thing.Here is how the above portrait is done by the way.
What does it mean by full body shot?
It means that you have to take a picture of your whole body, including your face. Either wear a plain bikini, or jeans and a plain top. The background behind you needs to be white. Tie your hair in a pony tail so it doesn't cover your face. They need to see your whole face and your bone structure in order to decide whether they're interested or not.
How many different headshots should you bring to an audition? Color or Black and White??
A key thing to keep in mind is that it isn't the headshot's job to "sell" you. It's a representation of what you look like, no more and no less. Bring one headshot that frames primarily the face, with minimal makeup, no jewelry, un-elaborate hair, looking directly into the camera, and SMILING. It should be formatted in portait style (as opposed to landscape), have your name printed at the bottom, and you should bring it to the audition stapled back-to-back to your resume. Black and white is the standard, and it won't benefit you to go color (with the possible slight exception for a natural redhead). I know we've all seen a thousand movies where a plucky young protagonist bucks tradition and goes above and beyond what's expected at an audition and floors the auditioners with their moxie and cleverness. In the real world, doing something unconventional at an audition to "stand out" won't get you noticed in a positive way. Instead, it will make you appear amateurish. This applies to headshots as much as it does your conduct, how you dress, audition selections, etc. Following the generally accepted standard for these things will make a relatively inexperienced actor seem more professional, and thus easier to work with (read: more likely to get a job).
How many photos do you take each day?
On days I work as a real estate photographer I may take anywhere from 300 to 1,000 separate images with my full frame 15MM wide angle zoom. That number is a bit inflated because I take everything in sets of three for HDR[1] processing. I do actually formally compose anywhere from 100 to 450 photos per day, approximately 50–150 composed shots per property I shoot. Every single shot is done on a tripod.On days I fly my drone or on larger properties, I may take another 100–500 photos. When I do 3D walkthroughs, I may take set up an additional 70–80 Matterport[2] camera positions on a tripod per property.On a typical property, I may walk from 2,000–5,000 steps, on a busy day I may walk 12,000–15,000 steps.In addition, on most days, I may take 5-20 photos on my camera phone to document stuff or just if something catches my eye.Further, if I’m shooting for fun or traveling, I may take 100–300 photos a day with my auxiliary camera or my phone camera.I take up to 10,000 shots a month, so my workhorse camera tends to get a bit beat up. I wore my first one out in about 2.5 years of shooting, over 200,000 shutter activations before a tiny, non-repairable, non-shutter part that is essential for my shooting wore out. I had to get a replacement camera; while the original one is still usable, the tiny part that broke makes it useless for my professional work.I have no financial affiliation with Matterport company besides using their equipment.Footnotes[1] High-dynamic-range imaging - Wikipedia[2] Interactive 3D for Web and Virtual Reality
Can i send photos to a casting director?
I'm an LA Actor giving you the REAL DEAL! Yes, you need to be in the same state as the project. Unless you're a celebrity, no one is going to fly you out. Unsolicited Film/TV CD mailings (Soap CDs the exception) are a waste of time and money if you have NO prior relationship with the CD. Almost every major film/tv casting director I have met has stated that they are NOT open to unsolicited mailings for the following reasons: 1. Everything is pretty much now done online. They're too busy looking at tiny thumbnails on Breakdown Services to be going through envelopes. 2. CDs prefer working through agents. They don't have time to see everyone so they rely on agents sending great talent as a filtering system. 3. Headshots and resumes are NOT all telling. You might have a great headshot but might not look like your headshot when they bring you in or you could have studied at some of the best schools but sucked in class. CDs are too busy to take that risk and to waste their time. The exception to unsolicited mailings is if you have a DAMN good demoreel for them to hopefully watch during lunch. Your best bet if you don't have an agent is to meet CDs at Casting Director workshops and do a good job and ask questions during the Q&A part. Now you have developed a somewhat relationship and are now a small blip on their radar. NOW your mailing a headshot and resume is less of a waste of time because you have a somewhat warm relationship from meeting them at a CD Workshop.