Can you tell me how to take my own headshot?

Question

please tell me!

should i have a plain background or a decorative background for example when i say decorative i mean with flowers or stuff like that.

and when i have a background should i use fabric or wallpaper or what ever.

if i have to use fabric i was thinking about using orange fabric and wear a yellow outfit so it can look sunny. please give me some tips i am just confused about this.and should i wear make-up or not.

please tell me and give me your best answer so i can vote you as best answer.

Answer 1

Well,  it's highly recommended that you DO NOT take your own head shots. Professionals have gone to school and know the exact art of getting you at the right angel and how to make you look fantastic and professional, so you can hand your pictures to an agent without being embarrassed.

If however,  you are still up for doing your own head shot (I'm telling you, it makes a sloppy impression D:)  then here are some tips:

You need photoshop,  to edit blemishes; and head shots are normally black and white.

Your background must be something casual,  you should look relaxed, and depending on what your going for portray a certain look

Commercial head shots are normally bouncy and smiley

Acting head shots are basically just kind of relaxed, and dreamy.

Do not wear busy clothing, and don't over exaggerate your make up.

When you've taken your pictures, bring them to a printers;  they need to be a 10 x 8 ( I do believe that's the correct size) and they need to be elaminated.

It's silly, but elamination changes with fashion, so do some research to see if you want glossy elimination, or matte, or semi-gloss.  

After that, your in the good. Make sure to take more head shots if you ever change your look though!

And please consider a professional,  photographers weren't put on the earth for nothin! =)

hope I helped.  

Answer 2

You shouldn't take your own headshots;

If you go to a professional they'll know exactly what to do.