Finding a new headshot photographer is a lot like online dating. There are plenty of choices and many of them seem right when you first see them. It takes some research, as well as a broken relationship or two, to find the right person.
Here are some items to consider when deciding who to pick for your headshots:
*Is the photographer open to your ideas?
*Does he specialize in Kids? Adults? Couples? Indoor or Outdoor shots? Color or B&W photos?
*What time of day does the photographer work? Are you a night person and he is a day person?
*Does he only do serious shots or is he open to a variety of expressions and poses?
*Do you feel a connection with the photographer? (You'll be spending a lot of time together!)
*The price (Of course!!!)
We've been lucky with Zach because he's had two photographers that A) are good at what they do and B) he felt a personal connection with them.
His first "headshot guy" was Lance Tilford in St. Louis. Lance is easygoing, open to ideas and patient when dealing with "first time headshot" clients (just like Zach). Lance handled Zach's first couple of headshot sessions and did a great job. Lance is able to put everyone at ease and bring out the personality of the subject in every shot. You can find Lance at Lance Tilford Photography.
A young Zach Louis captured on film by Lance Tilford
Once we moved to Los Angeles, we had to find a new headshot guy for Zach. Teenagers have an annoying habit of growing up and changing their looks.
The search for a photographer to handle his new headshots was a long process. Los Angeles is filled with folks who claim to be professional photographers who specialize in headshots. I've heard many a horror story about sketchy studios resulting in no photos received after the money was spent.
Dana did her research and found a great photographer named Kevin McIntyre. Kevin has shot two rounds of headshots for Zach. They got along on the first shoot about a year ago. The second headshot session (two months ago) was like two old friends reuniting after a year apart. They laughed and talked and goofed around and made silly jokes and discussed acting and took a great set of headshots. In fact, Kevin sent us over 600 photos to choose from after the session!
One of the great things about Kevin is his ability to capture the range of a personality. He gave us some fantastic options to use since no two auditions are alike.
Not only am I smart (look at my glasses) but I'm also cute and accessible.
Hey girl, tell me all about how your man done you wrong.
Need a host for your next comedy show? I'm the guy for you.
I'm intense yet vulnerable. Do you ladies like that combo? Any of you girls need a hug?
My boyish look. I can still play young but also work as a legal adult.
The winner of the main headshot! I love this photo!
I recommend Kevin to anyone in the LA area looking for a headshot photographer. (FYI...He is not paying me to say this!!!) You can find Kevin at his website.
Enjoy the headshots because the kid keeps growing into more of a man. Looks like we'll need a new photo session at this time next year.
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