On arrival:
If driving there is ample private parking space directly outside. With a cuppa we'll have a brief chat about your wardrobe/changes and you'll be shown to the changing room where you can relax, prepare and set your stall up. The room is light and equipped with a comfortable chair, wall mirror, clothes hanging rail and a hair dryer. Directly opposite is the bathroom. The studio is next door to the changing room.
What to wear:
Up to 4 top changes. I recommend a minimum of 3. I'd suggest mixing smart and casual. If possible, no low neck lines unless their is a definite look/style in mind. Muted colours work best without logos or patterns, which would only distract from the main focus. Usually I avoid blacks and whites. I prefer no face or ear jewellery for a 'safe' headshot. Don't worry about any creases to your clothes during travel. Ironing facilities are provided.
All this can be discussed before the shoot day, including casting types, outfits and any specific brief.
Hair & Makeup:
Casting Directors expect to see what you naturally look like when you enter the room, like your headshot. I'd suggest only using a minimal amount of make-up where needed. For an actor headshot, if you have long hair, I would suggest either tying it back (hair band), or having behind your ears, keeping away from your face and ears where possible. Your neck line is equally important in a headshot so the less masking of this the better.
Any blemishes can be easily sorted in post-production. It's a good idea to bring your own styling products, including face powder to deal with any shine on your skin.
Don't apply face moisturiser within 6 hours of the shoot if you can help it.
Facial hair. You can shave during the shoot if you are after more variety.
The shoot:
My home studio is modern, quiet and informal. Although it has plenty of natural light I prefer to use continuous studio (daylight balanced) lighting where I can control and craft with continuity and reliability.
I often listen to clients anxiety and confidence concerns when they are in front of the camera. Don't worry. This is not about getting the perfect shot or look. It's about you relaxing, enjoying the space and letting me see different aspects of your personality.
An adult headshot session usually lasts 1.5 hours with a 2 hour window allocated.
A student 18 years old and under headshot session usually lasts 1 hour with a 1.5 hours window allocated.
After the shoot:
I will email you a gallery link to view the session shots the same day. You simply make a shortlist of your favourites and after selecting the final headshots that you would like, email me the shortlist from the gallery or email the jpg numbers displayed with each image to info@haringtonheadshots.com.
Your final selection will be worked-up:
- Colour-corrected.
- Any necessary re-touches (skin, eyes, hair, clothes).
- Formatted to portrait 8x10 inches and/or portrait 8x12 inches
depending on if a mid length shot. Spotlight does not limit to 8x10 inches format.
The final jpg images will be sent to you within 5 working days via a WE Transfer link.
Payment for your session can be done via BACS, after you have received an invoice, your final edited images and any additional edited images at £20 each.
All captures from your shoot will be kept on file for 3 months just in-case you want more.
Only edited final selection jpg images are supplied. No RAW files are shared.
After you have received your selected final edited jpgs your private online preview gallery will expire.
Publication:
Your headshot may be featured on my website and it's related social media. This includes the social media header banners. On Instagram posts (unless requested not to) I can display your real/stage name, your public Instagram account link and the instagram link to who you are represented by, for example:
Your name
@Your Instagram page
REP'd by: @Your agent's Instagram page
On the website, Facebook and LinkedIn platforms no links or names pertaining to the client are mentioned.
Publicity:
Any promotional or publicity material on-line or in print in the UK or internationally featuring a client's image falling outside of Harington Headshots' social media pages will only happen with the express permission from the 'client' in writing.
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