Actors want to know all the time how they can prepare for their headshot shoot. I have a little advice about that…
So, you plan out your clothing options carefully. You make a list of words that describe you, roles you would love to play, actors that have your parts on tv and in movies. I hear all the time that actors don’t really know who they are. I think a really helpful thing to do is the imaginary pitch. Let’s imagine that you have a showcase and NBC comes to you after to tell you how fantastic you were. They want you to come in to the studio next week and pitch them your tv show. This is the show that you are the star of. Ask these questions: Is it a half hour comedy? An Hour? A drama? Who is my character? What kind of job do I have in this show? Do I always get the guys? Where does the show take place, small town or big city? This character should be based on you. Where does he/she shop? Are you Abercrombie and Fitch? or Anne Taylor? Get the idea? You are casting yourself and being as specific as possible.
Sometimes it helps to ask all your friends for words they would use to describe you. Ask them to name a movie and what character they think you fit in the movie. Standing outside yourself is really helpful.
When you show up at your shoot and we talk about wardrobe, all that will come into play. When you are standing in front of the lens you have to let all of that go and just really be present.
