Dancer, Model & Actor Headshots

Your headshot is your first audition. It determines whether you get called in or passed over.

Casting directors make decisions in seconds. Your image needs to communicate type, presence, and credibility immediately. This is not about looking “nice.” It’s about being castable.

I create headshots that align with how you fit into the roles you’re going after. Through intentional lighting, direction, and expression, we’ll capture images that feel authentic, specific, and ready for submission.

Actor (theatrical) headshots focus on character and storytelling. Model (commercial) headshots are built for versatility and market appeal. Dancers and performers often benefit from a hybrid approach that highlights both movement and personality.

The goal is simple: create images that get you noticed and get you in the room.

Commercial Headshots (Models)

Commercial headshots are built for one thing: selling you as someone people trust.

Casting for commercials leans toward warm, approachable, and relatable energy. These images typically feature natural smiles, open expressions, and clean, flattering light that keeps the focus on you.

The goal isn’t drama or intensity. It’s connection. You should look like someone an audience instantly feels comfortable with.

Wardrobe plays a key role. Simple, well-fitted pieces work best. Think clean lines, lighter tones, and occasional pops of color. Avoid heavy layers, distracting patterns, or anything that pulls attention away from your face.

While not every commercial is bright and upbeat, this style consistently books because it aligns with what advertisers need most: people who feel genuine, likable, and easy to connect with.

Theatrical Headshots (Actors)

A theatrical headshot tends to be the one most actors want if they’re looking to perform in film, a television series, or theater production.

In this case, we’re going to use your headshot to show off your type. Are you a guy next door? Business woman?  Doctor? Skateboarder? We’re going to create a style together that shows casting directors that you’re the perfect fit for the role.

Theatrical headshots tend to be a bit more emotive, going beyond your typical smile as in the commercial headshot. If we’re thinking about an action or adventure character type, we’ll look for intense, serious looks. Or, if you’re the tragic heroine or a character in a period piece, we’ll go for a sad, reflective look. For more comedic character types, we’l try to find a quirky look. And so on – you get the idea.

With theatrical headshots, you typically have more flexibility in terms of expression and wardrobe. Wardrobe and styling can aid in presenting the character type, so where possible we will make selections that complement what you’re going after. If you’re trying to play a character in a period piece, you may use a vintage top. You would not find that type of wardrobe choice for a commercial headshot.

Dancer & Performer Headshots

This is where creativity meets precision.

Dancers and performers need images that go beyond a standard headshot. These sessions are designed to capture movement, control, and physical expression while still delivering clean, usable images for casting and promotion.

We’ll create a mix of full-body and cropped images that highlight form, flexibility, and presence. Posing can range from subtle, grounded positions to dynamic movement, depending on your style and goals.

For performers, we can incorporate wardrobe, props, or character elements to build images that feel distinctive without losing focus.

The goal is not just to create something eye-catching, but something memorable and usable. Images that stand out while still working for auditions, submissions, and branding.