For An Audition, How Does A Proper Headshot Look?

Question

Does it have to include the whole body or just the head?

Thankiess! =]

Answer 1

A headshot is an 8 x 10 usually black and white photo from the shoulders (or neck) up.  It should look like you, not be overly airbrushed or glam.  Don't put your hand or a prop in front of your face, that's the part of you they want to see.  It can be smiling, serious, dreamy, etc., and most actors have a variety of moods so they can submit one that is more appropriate for the audition in question.  Stylistically there is a difference between a theatrical, a commercial and a film headshot, but for your purposes, just get something attractive and engaging.

Here are some examples:

http://orlandoheadshots.com/Headshots/sa...

http://hoebermannstudio.com/headshots/bl...

The ones that show more are called 3/4 or body shots.

Answer 2

the first person tht answered this is  wrong, it is called a Headshot not a bodyshot it is supposed to be of a head, in color against a simple colored wall, no pose just a smile to see what your face and expression looks like

Answer 3

It used to be black and white of just your face looking very natural.

But now, the "new thing", supposedly is taking them in color and you can do your whole body. The whole "natural" thing still applies.

Answer 4

umm usually its just your head, very natural, and the border on the outside has your name. A lot of people have two headshots now. one normal one(just your head) and one thats in color with your whole body!