Acting headshots are your calling card for casting directors, agents, and producers. Your headshot should convey not only professionalism but also personality, character and range. Capturing your unique essence is paramount. Your headshot should represent you accurately and authentically on a good day-not too glamorous or overly retouched. Actors should always consider their type and cast-ability when preparing for their headshot-portrait photography session. An acting headshot for a leading actor will look different from that of a character actor or a comedic actor. Consult with your representation prior to your session to get specific about the range of looks they need and then allow yourself to let go and be open to collaboration and creativity with your photographer during your session. Preparation breeds confidence and confidence leads to paying acting jobs . As your appearance, style, and marketability change, your acting headshot should reflect those changes as well.