Headshots what to wear<\/h4>\n
Even when shooting a “character shot” actors should try to keep the wardrobe as simple as possible while still getting across the “type” they’re going for.\u00a0 “Girl Next Door” might be shot in a simple yellow halter style top.\u00a0 The same top would be distracting (and wouldn’t work as well) if it had a turquoise trim.\u00a0 When you look at the simple yellow top shot, you notice the actors eyes, smile, shoulders, collarbone….all the things that go into making a gorgeous “Girl Next Door” type shot.\u00a0 BUT, when you look at the yellow w\/ turquoise trim shot, you probably notice the turquoise trim first….<\/p>\n
Another example:\u00a0 When shooting “Dad”, a gray tee with a medium blue “Gap” style cotton button up layered over works great.\u00a0 The blue is a friendly color & the Gap shirt has a soft feel that complements a simple gray tee.\u00a0 He looks like someone who could pick up a baby & cuddle it.\u00a0 Aw….Dad!\u00a0 But, let’s say the actor chose a Blue “Gap” style button up with a stripe in it.\u00a0 Stripes are popular & they look great in person.\u00a0 But, in a picture, the first thing you probably notice is the stripe.<\/p>\n
In our EXAMPLE HEADSHOT below, you’ll notice actor Katrina Law is wearing<\/em> some embellishment on her jacket.\u00a0 This is a great example of how to sort of break the rules, while still adhering to the principle.\u00a0 Her jacket has texture & some embroidered design, but it blends in pretty closely to the main color of the jacket.\u00a0 This is a great way to have the best of both worlds if you feel like simple, solid colors are too plain jane for your style.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the classic Senior Portrait<\/a>, it’s probably advisable to keep the clothing simple as well.\u00a0 However, we’re going to shoot a lot more than just a simple headshot portrait of our seniors.\u00a0 This is a pivotal moment in their life & we want to capture ALL the sides of their personality & style.\u00a0 Once we’ve gotten a great classic portrait, we’re free to play with prints, accessories, jewelry, you name it!\u00a0 The reason it’s not a problem is that these pictures aren’t for casting directors.\u00a0 They’re for albums & facebook & Wall Art for the home.\u00a0 They should be interesting & feel more like a piece of art than a practical casting photo.\u00a0 Also, we’ll be shooting 3 quarter shots as well as FULL length, and keeping the wardrobe too simple can end up looking boring & under styled.<\/p>\n In the EXAMPLE PIC below, the simple silver headband & ballet flats totally complete the look.\u00a0 The blue & white lace floral fabric gives texture & color to the picture – – – this kind of image would look beautiful printed onto Fine Art Canvas<\/a> & hung in the home.<\/p>\n![\"Los](\"http:\/\/brandinphotography.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/aWEB_MG_7223.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSenior Pictures what to wear<\/h4>\n
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